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Explore the Vyšehrad Royal District Exhibition. Discover the transformation of the royal district from a residence to a fortress and a national symbol.

Highlights

• Discover the transformation of Vyšehrad from a royal residence to a fortress
• Explore the history of the Czech state through carefully selected exhibits
• See 3D models, original exhibits, photographs, and reconstruction drawings

Description

Explore the royal district at Vyšehrad through carefully selected exhibits, period graphic views, photographs, reconstruction drawings, and physical models. Discover how the appearance of the royal district has changed over the centuries, from the earliest prehistoric settlements to the present day. Uncover hidden traces of the Vyšehrad´s past, the rises and falls of the legendary Vyšehrad – the rock of Czech history. Learn about the transformation of the royal district at Vyšehrad – from the residence of the first Czech king and symbol of royal power, through a military fortress, to a spiritual and national symbol. Find out how Vyšehrad gained new significance after the Thirty Years’ War, when Emperor Ferdinand III transformed it into a fortress and built the main armory of Bohemia on the ruins of the royal district, symbolizing the military power of the Habsburg dynasty.

Includes

Access to the unique history exhibition

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