Royal Day

An event commemorating the 940th anniversary of the coronation of King Vratislav II and his role at Vyšehrad, which he and his wife Svatava of Poland transformed into a symbol of Premyslid power.

King Vratislav II, accompanied by his retinue, will visit the Royal District in Vyšehrad Gardens twice during the day. Both sessions include a ceremonial welcome, commented demonstrations of equipment, weapons and combat, horse training, recruitment of the retinue, and medieval activities for children.

Main programme:

Morning session: 9:45-11:00
- 9:45 Royal procession begins at the Information Centre
- 10:00-11:00 Ceremonial welcome at the Royal District

Afternoon session: 12:45-14:00
- 12:45 Royal procession begins at the Information Centre
- 13:00-14:00 Ceremonial welcome at the Royal District

Supporting programme (10:00-18:00):
- Period camp with demonstrations of crafts, weapons and daily life in the early Middle Ages
- Exhibition "Rises and Falls of Vyšehrad" - transformations of Vyšehrad from the seat of the first Czech king through a military fortress to a national symbol
- Lecture "The First Czech King" - director of the National Cultural Monument Vyšehrad Petr Kučera in the chamber hall of the Burgrave's Palace (11:30)
- Individual tours of the Basilica of St. Peter and Paul, the Basilica of St. Lawrence and archaeological finds in the basement of the Prachárna and the Romanesque bridge (14:00-18:00, paid admission)