The Leopold's Gate at Vyšehrad / Leopoldova brána na Vyšehrade (Prague)
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The early baroque Leopold's Gate is one of three preserved gates to the former main Prague's military fortress - Vyšehrad...
Waymark Code: WM6GHM
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 06/01/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Lindik
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Vyšehrad Baroque citadel was built on place of early medieval castle by Emperor and Czech king Ferdinand III in the end of 17th century, after Thirty-year war. A huge complex of ramparts, gates and towers was built to protect the citadel. One of three gates to the fortress is called the Leopold´s Gate and you can find it on the Pankrác district side of Vyšehrad.

The Leopold´s Gate, built built between 1653-1672, was designed by architect Carlo Lurago.

Vyšehrad is one of the most important historical places in Prague. It is a mighty fortress on a high cliff above the river Vltava. You can recognize it from far thanks to Gothic towers of the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, situated there. Vyšehrad is a storied place and a seat of the first King of Bohemia in the 11th century. Remains of various buildings on the hill illustrate the colorful history of the place.

Style: Baroque

Type of building (structure): Fortification object (gate, fortress, city-walls...)

Date of origin:: 1653-1672

Architect(s): Carlo Lurago

Web site of the object (if exists): [Web Link]

Address:
Leopoldova brána V pevnosti Praha 2 - Vyšehrad CZ-120 00

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