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Seek out the Rotunda of St Martin, a hidden Romanesque chapel tucked inside Vyšehrad. Peer into the tiny interior and spot the Prussian cannonball still stuck in its stone wall.
Full description
The Rotunda of St Martin is a tiny Romanesque chapel at Vyšehrad, dating to the 11th century and counted as the oldest surviving rotunda in Prague. It sits within the fortress grounds, so you can approach and see it without a ticket as part of the park.
Inside it is so small that the whole space can be taken in from the doorway, and reviewers say the most interesting detail is outside: a cannonball from a Prussian attack in 1757 still embedded in the stone. It is a short 20-minute stop that rewards people interested in early Czech history.
The Rotunda of St Martin is a tiny Romanesque chapel at Vyšehrad, dating to the 11th century and counted as the oldest surviving rotunda in Prague. It sits within the fortress grounds, so you can approach and see it without a ticket as part of the park.
Inside it is so small that the whole space can be taken in from the doorway, and reviewers say the most interesting detail is outside: a cannonball from a Prussian attack in 1757 still embedded in the stone. It is a short 20-minute stop that rewards people interested in early Czech history.
Duration
20 min
Best time
morning or afternoon
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
Interesting, if small, piece of history. No need to buy tickets, it's open as part of the park.
Danna B
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