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Rotunda sv. Martina

Tourist attraction Catholic church Place of worship

👍👍 One of the oldest monuments antiquities of magnificent Prague. One of the 3 remaining Prague rotundas owes its the appearance in the second half of the 11th century - the first Czech king Vratislava 1. A nice building with a lantern turret, has a rich history and is covered with many legends about... People often mention rotunda, ehrad, Prague, nice, century, oldest, building, church, beautiful, built,


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K Rotundě 100, 128 00 Praha 2-Vyšehrad, Czechia

Website

www.kkvys.cz

Contact

+420 224 911 353

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4.60 (415 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 1 pm, 2 to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 1 pm, 2 to 6 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 1 pm, 2 to 6 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm, 2 to 6 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 1 pm, 2 to 6 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 1 pm, 2 to 5:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 1 pm, 2 to 6 pm

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  • 5/5 Samsung S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the oldest monuments antiquities of magnificent Prague. One of the 3 remaining Prague rotundas owes its the appearance in the second half of the 11th century - the first Czech king Vratislava 1. A nice building with a lantern turret, has a rich history and is covered with many legends about "old grandfather" ... Named after former commander in Gaul, became a priest and then bishop, missionary and a preacher. Almost a thousand years of her existence, she was anything. First served believers, worried fires, it was a powder warehouse, then housing for the poor ... Finally, it is again lit and serves its intended purpose. One of the beauties Vysehrad, worthy of a visit. (Original) Один из старейших памятников старины великолепной Праги. Одна из 3 сохранившихся пражских ротонд,обязана своим появлением во второй половине 11 века - первому чешскому королю Вратиславу 1. Симпатичное строение с башенкой-фонарём,имеет насыщенную историю и овеяна множеством легенд про "старого деда"... Названа в честь бывшего военачальника в Галлии, ставшего священником,а потом епископом,миссионером и проповедником. Почти за тысячу лет своего существования,она была всем чем угодно. Сначала служила верующим,переживала пожары,была пороховым складом,потом жильём для бедных... И наконец снова освещена и служит по предназначению. Одна из красот Вышеграда,достойна посещения.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pisák T. 1 year ago on Google • 213 reviews
    This church is one of the most beautiful part of Vyšehrad. Unfortunately it was closed during our visit, but you can sit to the benches and rest a little or take some good photo or read the information table what is in front of the entrance. You will find the castle wall if you go nothease direction.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amod G. 6 years ago on Google • 629 reviews
    A little rotunda. It's just outside the road to the cathedral. Around the rotunda you can go on the wall and enjoy a nice view of Prague
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marc A. 5 years ago on Google • 836 reviews
    A beautiful building in a picturesque setting. There is a nice sign out front that tells all about the building and it's history. It's very interesting and informative. When we went it was closed; I would have loved to see inside.

  • 5/5 Václav S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice, well-kept, oldest rotunda in Prague. There are plenty of benches around to relax. (Original) Pekná, udržiavaná, najstaršia rotunda v Prahe. V okolí spústu lavičiek na oddych.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vaclav D. 8 years ago on Google
    One of the oldest rotundas in Czech republic in romanesce style.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sudarshan P. 1 year ago on Google • 195 reviews
    The Rotunda of St. Martin (Czech Rotunda svatého Martina ) is located on the Vyšehrad Fortress in Prague . It is the only architectural monument of Vyšehrad that has been preserved in its original form and the oldest preserved rotunda in the city. The Romanesque rotunda was probably built in the last third of the 11th century under Vratislav II , but the building was first mentioned in writing in 1396. [1] The central building has a semicircular apse decorated with pilaster strips . After the construction of the baroque Vyšehrad fortress, the church was profaned and served as a powder magazine. At the instigation of Karl Chotek von Chotkow, a planned demolition could be prevented. After 1875 the rotunda was renovated and restored to its original state, but the entrance on the west side was walled up and replaced by a neo-Romanesque portal on the south. The marble altar and the paintings on the inner walls, which take up motifs from the Vyšehrad Coronation Codex (end of the 11th century), also date from this period. [2]
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eva J. 5 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful view of the rotunda of st. Perhaps Martin never gets tired. The oldest and most preserved building in Prague, the oldest in Vyšehrad, built in the 11th century. Beauty. (Original) Nádherný pohled na rotundu sv. Martina se snad nikdy neomrzí. Nejstarší a nejdochovalejší stavba na území Prahy, nejstarší na Vyšehradě, postavená v 11.století. Krása.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Serhii V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is an amazing place. One of the oldest buildings in Prague. Nearby are many benches located in the shade of trees. Here you can relax and take good pictures. Nearby are many historical places, beautiful buildings and stunning views of the city. I recommend to visit. There are few tourists and you can take stunning pictures. (Original) Это потрясающее место. Одно из древнейших строений в Праге. Рядом много лавочек, расположенных в тени деревьев. Тут можно отдохнуть и сделать неплохие снимки. Рядом много исторических мест, красивых строений и потрясающих видов на город. Рекомендую к посещению. Тут мало туристов и вы сможете сделать потрясающие снимки.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marat A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Rotunda St. Martina is the largest and oldest surviving rotunda of Prague. It was built in the 2nd half of the 11th century. During the Thirty Years War, it was used as a repository of gunpowder; several times was threatened with demolition. The cannonball that protrudes from the wall to the right of the window on the facade recalls the Prussian siege of 1757. Now the rotunda is used by the Vysehrad Capitul. (Original) Ротонда св. Мартина является самой большой и старой из сохранившихся ротонд Праги. Она была построена во 2-й половине 11-го века. Во время Тридцатилетней войны была использована под хранилище пороха; несколько раз находилась под угрозой сноса. Пушечное ядро, которое выпирает из стены справа от окна на фасаде, напоминает о прусской осаде 1757 г. Сейчас ротонда используется Вышеградским капитулом.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Игорь �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not an intricate and original structure that carries a certain meaning. (Original) Не замысловатое и оригинальное строение, несущее определённый смысл.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Pavel K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Romanesque rotunda in Vyšehrad. (Original) Románská rotunda na Vyšehradě.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikulás Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shachar P. 2 years ago on Google
    Old church with an interesting history.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Madeleine V. S. 1 year ago on Google
    Die älteste und bekannteste Rotunde in Prag. Sie liegt zentral auf dem Gelände des Vyšehrad und überragt sie den Weg, der vom Tabor-Tor im Südosten kommt. Das Gebäude stammt aus der 2. Hälfte des 11. Jahrhunderts und wurde vermutlich von Vratislav II. errichtet, der seinen Sitz vom Hradschin hierher verlegt hatte.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nastja P. 2 years ago on Google • 310 reviews
    The church is closed but this is one of the first things you’ll see if you enter the castle from one of the gates. It looks really nicely placed and it looks naturally.

  • 5/5 Sergey V. 5 years ago on Google • 288 reviews
    An interesting place. Nice view of the city.

  • 3/5 Mehr Un N. 2 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    If you go up you must come across this very veryyyy old church but it's closed but it so old that it gives you shivers

  • 4/5 Stavros R. 4 months ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Another artifact hidden in Vysehrad Casttle.

  • 4/5 Colin M. 6 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Nice to see as part of visit to the park

  • 5/5 david t. 1 year ago on Google
    Pretty cool to visit!

  • 5/5 Jarda B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice (Original) hezké

  • 5/5 Adam F. 7 months ago on Google • 14 reviews
    Although small, this 11th century romanesque church is really worth visiting, especially because It's now open to the public for a small fee (about 1€)

  • 5/5 Jiří B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful, historic, place. (Original) Krásné, historické, místo.

  • 4/5 Hana A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pretty :-) (Original) Hezká :-)

  • 4/5 Jorge J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Interesting construction with a beautiful associated history. (Original) Construção interessante com uma bela história associada.

  • 3/5 Mitr F. 4 years ago on Google
    A cute little circular church!

  • 4/5 אלכסנדר �. 4 years ago on Google
    Very lovely sight expirience

  • 4/5 Giovanni G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) If you are on the road it is worth stopping and looking at it (Original) Se ci si trova sulla strada vale la pena fermarsi e guardarlo

  • 5/5 Giulio Maria T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Little jewel in Viserhad (Original) Piccolo gioiello a Viserhad

  • 5/5 Friedrich M. 7 months ago on Google
    Die Martinsrotunde in Prag, eines der ältesten und besterhaltenen romanischen Bauwerke der Stadt, bietet einen faszinierenden Kontrast zur prächtigen Peters- und Pauls Kathedrale. Während die Kathedrale mit ihrer imposanten Architektur und ihrer fast tausendjährigen Geschichte beeindruckt, überzeugt die Martinsrotunde durch ihre schlichte Eleganz und authentische Bewahrung mittelalterlichen Erbes. Beide Bauwerke, obwohl unterschiedlich in Größe und Stil, verkörpern die Tiefe und Vielfalt von Prags kulturellem und historischem Reichtum. Während die Kathedrale die grandiose Entwicklung der Architektur über die Jahrhunderte zeigt, erinnert die Rotunde an die bescheidenen Anfänge und die spirituelle Reinheit der frühen christlichen Architektur. Ein Besuch beider Orte bietet einen vollständigen Einblick in die evolutionäre Geschichte der sakralen Baukunst Prags.

  • 5/5 László B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I've been there several times, unfortunately always closed. Very nice, real photo theme. (Original) Többször jártam ott, sajnos mindig zárva volt. Nagyon szép, igazi fotó téma.

  • 5/5 Zxenmo G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super view. 👍 (Original) Super pohled. 👍

  • 5/5 MrBashmat 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful rotunda (Original) Красива ротонда

  • 4/5 Мария �. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Did not make much impression. (Original) Не произвела особого впечатления.

  • 5/5 C. G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) handsomely (Original) Красиво

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    🌤

  • 4/5 Felix N. 5 years ago on Google
    Very nice piece of architecture. A very merry landmark in Prague.

  • 4/5 이즤 6 years ago on Google
    I dont know there means. So to me. Just strange structure. Vysehrad is good. It’s just part of vysehrad to me

  • 5/5 Tom J. 7 years ago on Google
    A nice little old monastery, this place is pretty impressive for its size.

  • 5/5 Marek �. 5 years ago on Google
    Nice

  • 3/5 Danny N. 4 years ago on Google
    Meh.

  • 4/5 Chris B. 5 years ago on Google
    Look out for the cannonball embedded in the wall.

  • 5/5 Leon B. 6 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, a must visit

  • 5/5 Kung T. 6 years ago on Google
    Cute and prestigious

  • 5/5 Petr N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful example of a Romanesque building .. (Original) Nádherná ukázka románské stavby..

  • 5/5 Miroslav B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Vyšehrad is beautiful whole (Original) Vyšehrad je krásný celý

  • 3/5 Маринела �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is located in Visegrad, near the gate of Leopold. There is a board with information in front of the building. To my great regret we could not visit because it was closed / October 6, 2020 /. Very vague sign with working hours in Czech. (Original) Намира се във Вишеград, близо до портата на Леополд .Има табла с информация пред постройката.За мое голямо съжаление не успяхме да посетим защото бе затворено/6 октомври 2020 г/. Много неясна табела с работно време на чешки.

  • 5/5 Klára D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful building, very well maintained. We recommend visiting. Next door is an information board for foreigners, where you can read everything you need about the rotunda. (Original) Krásná stavba, velice udržovaná. Doporučujeme navštívit. Hned vedle je informační tabule i pro cizince, kde se o rotundě dočtete vše potřebné .

  • 3/5 chris c. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice, no more, nice corner with a lot of things to see around (Original) joli, sans plus, beau coin avec pas mal de truc a voir autour

  • 5/5 Luboš J. 3 years ago on Google
    👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • 5/5 Vincenzo T. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Rotunda of St. Martin is the largest and oldest preserved rotunda in Prague. It was built in the second half of the 11th century. Throughout its history, it has escaped demolition several times. During the Thirty Years War it was used as a gunpowder depot. The cannonball inserted in the wall to the right of the facade window recalls the fury of Prussian troops in 1757. The rotunda is now used for ecclesiastical purposes by the Chapter of Vyšehrad. The rotunda was built in Romanesque style in the second half of the 11th century. After the construction of the fortress, it was transformed into a gunpowder depot. In 1841 it was supposed to give way to a new communication route between the New City and Pankrác, but Count Karel Chotek managed to save it from demolition. In 1875 it was purchased by the chapter of Vyšehrad, which had it renewed according to a project by arch. Antonín Baum. The paintings on the walls were created by Antonín König and Jan Heřman, while the altarpiece is a work by František Sequens. The current appearance is the result of some restoration works. The internal diameter of the rotunda is 650 cm, the depth of the apse is 220 cm and the wall thickness is 95 - 97 cm. Above the pseudo-Romanesque portal, a cannonball was walled in memory of the Prussian siege of Prague in 1757. Originally, the entrance was on the western side. (Original) La Rotonda di San Martino è la più grande e antica rotonda conservatasi a Praga. Fu edificata nella seconda metà dell’XI secolo. Nel corso della sua storia è scampata più volte alla demolizione. Durante la guerra dei trent'anni fu utilizzata come deposito della polvere da sparo. La palla di cannone inserita nel muro a destra della finestra della facciata ricorda la furia delle truppe prussiane nel 1757. La rotonda viene ora utilizzata per scopi ecclesiastici dal Capitolo di Vyšehrad. La rotonda venne edificata in stile romanico nella seconda metà dell’XI secolo. Dopo la costruzione della fortezza, fu trasformata in un deposito per la polvere da sparo. Nel 1841 avrebbe dovuto lasciare il posto ad una nuova via di comunicazione tra la Città Nuova e Pankrác, ma il conte Karel Chotek riuscì a salvarla dalla demolizione. Nel 1875 fu acquistata dal capitolo di Vyšehrad, che la fece rinnovare secondo un progetto dell’arch. Antonín Baum. I quadri appesi alle pareti sono stati realizzati da Antonín König e Jan Heřman, mentre la pala d’altare è un’opera di František Sequens. L’aspetto attuale è il risultato di alcuni lavori di restauro. Il diametro interno della rotonda è di 650 cm, la profondità dell’abside è di 220 cm e lo spessore del muro è di 95 - 97 cm. Sopra il portale in stile pseudo-romanico è stata murata una palla di cannone in ricordo dell’assedio prussiano di Praga del 1757. In origine, l’ingresso si trovava sul lato occidentale.

  • 5/5 yŠkvírka 3. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice rotunda (Original) Moc hezká rotunda

  • 5/5 Tomas F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The oldest and largest preserved Romanesque rotunda in Prague. It dates back to the end of the 11th century. Last time, the destruction of the road from Nové Město to Pankrác escaped. The road is well recessed below the level of the original terrain. The original entrance had to be walled up and a new one was built from the east side including a new portal with the inscription "Saint Martin pray for us". (Original) Nejstarší a největší zachovaná románská rotunda v Praze. Pochází z konce 11. století. Naposledy unikla zkáze při stavbě silnice z Nového města na Pankrác. Silnice je silně zahloubena pod úrovní původního terénu. Původní vchod musel být zazděn a z východní strany vybudován nový včetně nového portálu s nápisem "Svatý Martine oroduj za nás".

  • 5/5 Alexandros V. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice place in Vysehrad

  • 5/5 湯伯虎 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Vyšehrad is a Czech castle built in the 10th century on a hill by the Vltava river. Inside the castle are the Saint Peter and Paul Temples and the High Castle Cemetery, where many well-known figures in Czech history have been sleeping. In 1883, the castle and its surrounding area became part of the capital Prague. This district is one of the administrative districts of Prague. After entering the city gate for a short walk, you will come to the "Rotunda sv. Martina", the most popular church in the Gaobao District. This is a place that local tour groups will definitely bring, as well as Gaobao. The branch points of the roads of the major attractions in the district. Walking to different places will lead to different attractions and routes, but in the end they can lead to the churches of St. Peter and St. Paul. There are maps on the road for reference. The St. Martin's Round Church was built in the 11th century and is more than 1,000 years old. It is an ancient Romanesque church, but the interior is not open for visits. (Original) 高堡(Vyšehrad),是一座位於捷克的城堡,建立於10世紀,坐落於伏爾塔瓦河邊的山丘上。城堡裡面有聖伯多祿與保祿聖殿以及高堡公墓,長眠著許多捷克歷史上的知名人物。 於1883年,高堡及其週邊區域成為首都布拉格的一部分。此區是布拉格市的其中一個行政區。 進了城門步行一段後,便會來到高堡區人最多的「聖馬丁園圓型教堂(Rotunda sv. Martina)」,這裡是在地導覽團都一定會帶來的地方,也是高堡區各大景點道路的分岔點,往不同地方走去會通往不同的景點與路線,但最後都可以通向聖彼得與聖保羅教堂,路上都有地圖可以參照。 聖馬丁園圓型教堂興建於11世紀,至今已逾千年歷史,是一座古羅馬式的教堂,不過內部不開放參觀。

  • 5/5 Lukáš F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful building in a beautiful location. (Original) Krásná stavba na krásném místě.

  • 5/5 Stefan L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Insider tip for Prague. Take a walk from the city center and hike along the Vltava. (Original) Geheimtipp für Prag. Mach einen Spaziergang aus der Innenstadt und wandere entlang der Moldau.

  • 5/5 Filip R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice place and the cannon-ball charged energy is Vyšehrad is a pleasure .... tra la la (Original) Moc pěkné místo i ta koule dělová energijí nabité je Vyšehrad je radost má....tra la la

  • 5/5 Resa g. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful, beautiful (Original) Wunderbar &wunderschön

  • 5/5 Martin P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautifully maintained. (Original) Krásně udržované.

  • 5/5 Mgr. et Ing. Ivan M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful views of Prague (Original) Krásné výhledy na Prahu


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