Vysehrad (Vish-er-rat) Cemetery is located at St Podolske Nabrezei and Svobododa streets along the left bank of the River in Prague.Established in 1869 on the grounds of Vysehrad Castle in Prague, the cemetery (Vysehradsky Hrbitov in Czech) is the final resting place of many composers, artists, sculptors, writers and those from the world of politics and science. It is sometimes referred to as the Slavin Cemetery.The church on the cemetery grounds is the Cathedral of Saint Paul and Peter.
Vysehradsky Hrbitov (Vysehrad Cemetery) is a great place to learn about the "whos who" in Prague's history. Over 50 of Czech's influential heros are buried in the Slavin (Hall of Fame) including Alfons Mucha, Josef Myslbek and Josef Gocar.The motto above the hall of fame reads "Though dead, they still speak."
The cemetery itself holds over 600 graves, but its pretty easy to navigate if you use the maps located at each entrance.
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