Visegrad gate
Description:
The Visegrad Gate is part of the Vysegrad fortress, which appeared in Prague fortified against the Saxon invasion and against the attack of the Swedes. The most famous gate, the Leopold Gate, is made in the style of early Baroque classicism. The gate was built as part of the fortress in 1670. The sculptor is Giovanni Passarini. The construction of the gate was carried out during the time of Emperor Leopold I, which was reflected in the name of the gate. Near the gate are the ruins of the wall and the Gothic gate of the time of Charles IV. In Vysegrad there is still a Brick Gate, as well as the Tabor Gate, from where the road led to the city. Tabor, the direction of the road and defined the name.
