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Aug 26, 2019 · This highly atmospheric photograph is an image of the nave of Prague’s St. Vitus cathedral, framed by an arch on the north aisle, the vantage point of the viewer. Bathed in the streaming sunlight is the south aisle, partially occluded by the nave columns.
St. Vitus’ Cathedral is one of the most important architectural monuments in the Czech capital and a dominant presence in the precinct of Prague Castle. The two tombs conserved in this project are notable products of the workshop of Peter Parler and as such are significant monuments in the cathedral.
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The history of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague has very ancient roots, perhaps it began even earlier than the construction of this building. Before at the end of the 9th century the ruling princes of the land began to forcibly impose Christianity, there was the temple of Svyatovit in this place. The saint was a pagan deity of war, and was revered by ...
It will be possible to evaluate the scale of the structure only from afar. The square is very densely built up, which makes it impossible to capture the whole view and get a full photo of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. The dimensions of the building, of course, are amazing: the length is 124 m, and the towers have a height of 82 to 96.5 m. Do not r...
St. Vitus Church is located at: III. Nadvori 48/2, Pražský hrad 119 01 Praha 1, Czech Republic. In the summer tourist season (from April 1 to October 31): 1. Monday-Saturday (inclusive) – from 9:00 to 17:00; 2. Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00. In the winter season (from November 1 to March 31): 1. Monday-Saturday (inclusive) – from 9:00 to 16:00; 2. Sun...
Since the temple is active, certain rules must be observed on its territory. 1. Taking photos in St. Vitus Cathedral is allowed, but only without a flash and a tripod. 2. For men, the best option for clothes would be classic trousers and a shirt with long sleeves. For women – a dress or skirt covering the knees, a blouse with long sleeves. Women ar...
Nov 3, 2020 · The whole castle grounds are dominated by the monumental St. Vitus Cathedral, which is one of the most beautiful in Europe. Discover the secret of this symbol of the Czech Republic and a place which makes Prague one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
The St Vitus Cathedral is the most important in Prague, and one of its most significant monuments. The Cathedral is located in the Prague Castle, with the construction of the temple beginning in 1344, commissioned by the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV .
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.
The youngest tomb stone in the new part of the temple is the tombstone of St. Vojtěch from 1997, built on the occasion of the 1000 years’ anniversary of his martyrdom death. When the Chapel of St. Vojtěch was demolished while building the temple, the saint lost his tomb for many years.
