Ferry under the Vysehrad rock by Jan Minarík - Prague, Czech Republic
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Ferry under the Vysehrad rock, Vysehrad tunnel now
Waymark Code: WM11WPV
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 12/30/2019
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The picture shows north side of Vysehrad Hill. According to ancient legends, Vyšehrad is oldest seat of Czech princes; in fact, the local settlement was established in the mid-10th century. Situated on a rocky promontory above the Vltava River, it offers stunning views of the city, and the park area holds hidden architectural treasures.
At this point was build Vyšehrad Tunnel in the years 1903-1905. It is a road tunnel measuring only 35 meters.
The author of this painting is Jan Minarík. You can find this painting in book 'Starou Prahou Jana Minaríka' (
visit link) .
Jan Bedrich Minarík (December 15, 1862, Prague-Vyšehad - May 26, 1937) (
visit link) , was a Czech painter and graphic artist, pupil J. Marák at the Prague Academy. He became famous as a painter of motifs disappearing part of Prague. His work falls within the years 1907-1911. His paintings captured Josefov district and some parts of the Old Town and New Town. Also captured a number of motifs vanishing areas or individual houses. He also painted on Vysehrad, Mala Strana and Prague Castle.