Vyšehrad Cemetery
| Vyšehrad Cemetery | |
|---|---|
Vyšehradský hřbitov | |
Arcade of the cemetery | |
Interactive map of Vyšehrad Cemetery | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1660, 1869 |
| Location | |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Coordinates | 50°3′54″N 14°25′4″E / 50.06500°N 14.41778°E |
| Type | Public |
| Size | 0.81 hectares (2.0 acres) |
| No. of graves | 1,200 |
Vyšehrad Cemetery (Czech: Vyšehradský hřbitov) is a graveyard in Prague, Czech Republic. It was established on the grounds of Vyšehrad Castle. In 1869, it was converted into the national cemetery that is the resting place of notable personalities of Czech art and history. The centerpiece of the cemetery is the Slavín tomb, designed by Antonín Wiehl.