Vysehrad Castle is situated on the right bank of the Vltava River in Prague. This magnificent fortress was established in the mid-10th Century and was the oldest seat of the Czech nobility. Charles IV built a system of walls linking Vysehrad with Nove Mesto but over the years, most of these were gradually destroyed. The ramparts of the complex offer excellent views of the Vltava River. Nestled inside the premises is the neo-Gothic Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, where the legendary Devil's column lies. The Vysehrad Cemetery is the final resting place of musical genius Antonin Dvorak. Home to antiquated granite statues, the fort also features the oldest Rotunda of Prague. A popular location for tourist photography, the castle is a spectacular historical remnant.
