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Until 1997, the cathedral was dedicated only to Saint Vitus, and is still commonly named only as St. Vitus Cathedral ( Czech: katedrála svatého Víta or svatovítská katedrála ). This cathedral is a prominent example of Gothic architecture, and is the largest and most important church in the country. Located within Prague Castle and ...
Within St Vitus Cathedral in Prague, you can find the St. Wenceslas Chapel and the tomb of St. Wenceslas, who is considered the first Czech saint and the Czech state’s patron saint. You can also find the Art Nouveau stained glass windows designed by Czech artist Alphonse Mucha .
The Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus is without doubt its main attraction, where the tomb of Saint Wenceslaus can be found. It also contains thousands of precious stones and magnificent paintings adorning its walls.
Sep 7, 2017 · Tomb of St. Vitus. On the other side of the Lady Chapel is the great tomb of St. Vitus himself. A sculpture of the saint is carved atop the tomb, set against a background of golden lattice work. The tomb itself is rather subdued and simple.
St. Wenceslas Chapel is a cult centre of St. Vitus Cathedral. Its magnificent decoration and the different conception of its architecture emphasize its singularity as the central point of the Cathedral with the tomb of the most important Czech patron saint.
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The Tomb of Saint Vitus (after whom the Cathedral is named) is one of the most important attractions of St. Vitus Cathedral – and not only for practicing Christians. Apart from being a patron saint of Bohemia, Vitus is a patron of actors, entertainers, and dancers, and is said to protect against lightning, dog bites, and oversleeping.
St. Wenceslas Chapel is the cult center and tomb of the patron saint of the Czech Republic in St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague. It is a homage to the Bohemian King, St. Wenceslas who was assassinated in 935 AD by his own brother, Boleslav.
