Prague - Day Five - Vysehard, Prague's Starting Place

I saved our walk through Vysehard (http://www.praha-vysehrad.cz/Plan-of-Vysehrad ) until after seeing the bigger tourist attractions (read: crowded) in Old Town and Lesser Town.

Some believe Vysehard was the location of first settlement which later became Prague. It is home to the oldest surviving building Rotunda of St. Martin from the 11th century.

For us - Vysehard is a welcome escape from the crowds near the Prague Place and Charles Bridge. 

 Brick Gate

 Located within the wall are several of the original limestone statues from Charles Bridge. This room was originally designed to house 1,200 soldiers.

St. Martin's Rotunda is the oldest building in Prague dating to the 11th century.