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HLADOVA ZED — Gothic Fortification of Prague

The Wall was constructed in 1360-62 by Charles IV. To strenghten the fortifications of The Lesser Town and the Prague Castle. Another reason was to enlarge the space for new city estates. It reached 4-4,5m and was 1,8m wide, stabilized by eight towers. This wall also…

VYSEHRAD — Areal of Premyslids Castle Site, Gothic Castle, Later Baroque Fort

This was originally Chrasten Castle, which was established at some time in the 10th century, that also became a Premyslids mint and the first Czech King Vratislav even dwelled here for a while. Vyšehrad's importnace was diminishing from the second half of the 12th…

VYSEHRAD - KASEMATY — Corridors in Fortification Ramparts

The construction of Fort Vyšehrad began in 1654 and of rampart casemates in 1742. These were used for military purposes (i.e. army meeting place, storages, etc.). Both casemate wings are several kms in length (cca 1 km is opened for public), it includes a spacios…