One of the places that immediately touched my heart in Prague was Vysehrad. Gloomy and foreboding, lording over the Vltava with the promise of an urban escape invitingly at your fingertips, and offering superb views over the city. I can't resist a walk up to Vysehrad whenever I'm in the city, and last time, I brought with me my camera.
Now, while the views themselves are fascinating, there is an even more exciting morsel hidden up there. Inside the small, unassuming cemetery beside the charred Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, there exists a small cemetery that to me is easily one of the most moving places in Praha.
The cemetery is no ordinary one (not that it should matter much, once you're on the other side), but rather a fascinating who's who for anyone even remotely familiar with Czech historical figures. You'll find artists, musicians, writers, and all sorts of other fascinating characters, though frankly, you don't need to recognize any of the names.
Personally, I wandered in looking for some quiet, only to stumble across several big names, like Antonin Dvorak, one of my favorite composers. As it happens, I didn't photograph the great composer's eternal resting place, as I didn't feel a particular connection to it.
I did, however, assemble quite an inventive collection of tombstones and long goodbyes.
... and my personal favorite:
"See you later!"
Well. See you later, and thanks for coming on this trip with me. Highly recommend visiting the castle over the Vltava. It's a great place to read, have a coffee, or just spend some quiet time with your thoughts, despite being a common tourist attraction. I can't wait to return to it.
see ya.
