Submitted by Victoria Vinson on the 2019 fall semester program in Prague, Czech Republic…
This week in Prague was calmer after my travels from last weekend. As all of my roommates were traveling this weekend, I took the time to explore and discover new things about the city. The star of this week’s adventures was a place called Vyšehrad, a 934 year old fortress that sits atop a large hill and overlooks the city. There are many features to this site, from a graveyard and Basilica to an open-air theater and a large park. This visit was extraordinary, especially due to the beautiful weather here this weekend. I spent hours exploring the different facets of this site and laying in the grass with a good book. Vyšehrad also features a gallery open year round and several small bistros and cafes to rest your feet and have a coffee. I highly recommend this place to anyone studying abroad in Prague; it is rich in ancient Czech history and has the most stunning view of the city I have seen so far. One place down, a city more to go!
