Vyšehrad Cemetery — Attraction in Prague

Cemetery at the church of st. Peter and Paul has been a place of rest of important Czech personalities since the 19th century. Its predecessor in this place existed already in 1260, but it was rebuilt into the national burial place only in 1869. Its extraordinary position is evidenced by the exception, which was granted in 1785 during the reform of Emperor Joseph II. Burial was permitted here by a special decree, although at the other cemeteries inside the city were strictly prohibited. The entrance to the cemetery can be found to the left of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul at Vyšehrad. Around 600 prominent personalities are buried here - writers, scientists, poets, artists, composers, actors, doctors, or politicians In 1889–1893 a common tomb for the most important personalities of Czech history named Slavín was built here according to a project by Antonín Wiehl.

Hřbitov při kostelu sv. Petra a Pavla je od 19. století místem odpočinku významných českých osobností. Jeho předchůdce byl na tomto místě již v roce 1260, na národní pohřebiště byl však prostor přebudován až v roce 1869. O jeho vyjimečném postavení svědčí výjimka, která mu byla udělena v roce 1785 za reforem císaře Josefa II. Zvláštním výnosem tu bylo povoleno pohřbívání, ačkoliv ostatní hřbitovy u kostelů uvnitř města musely být zrušeny. Vchod do hřbitova najdete nalevo od Baziliky sv. Petra a Pavla na Vyšehradě. Je tu pochováno kolem 600 významných osobností – spisovatelů, vědců, básníků, výtvarných umělců, skladatelů, herců, lékařů, nebo politiků, například A. Dvořák, K. Čapek, B. Němcová, K. H. Mácha, J. Neruda, A. Mucha, M. Aleš, E. Destinnová, J. Heyrovský, B. Smetana a další. V letech 1889–1893 tu byla podle projektu Antonína Wiehla postavena společná hrobka pro nejvýznamnější osobnosti české kultury, umění, vědy a...

Next to the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul is the small, crowded, but also famous Vyšehrad Cemetery. Famous for being the final resting place of many Czech celebrities, primarily artists (Dvorak, Smetana, and Mucha are among the most famous), but also several politicians and scientists. This cemetery was founded in 1869 by priest and writer Václav Svatopluk Štulc on a cemetery that had existed since 1660. During the cultural revival in the mid-19th century, there were plans to make Vyšehrad the national cemetery. Architect Antonín Wiehl (1846-1910) designed the surrounding arcade in the Italian style, complete with accompanying tombs; he himself is buried in one of these tombs. The Slavín Pantheon is also his work. Anyone visiting Vyšehrad should definitely not miss...

Vyšehrad Cemetery is one of the most moving and beautiful places in Prague. Located next to the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, it’s the final resting place of many of the Czech Republic’s greatest artists, composers, writers, and thinkers – including Antonín Dvořák, Bedřich Smetana, and Alfons Mucha.

The cemetery itself is peaceful and well-maintained, with elegant tombstones, impressive monuments, and quiet paths surrounded by flowers and greenery. Walking through feels like stepping into a gallery of Czech history and culture.

It’s not just a cemetery, but a place of reflection and admiration for the nation’s legacy. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Czech heritage or looking for a calm, meaningful...