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St. Nicholas Cathedral (Chram sv. Mikulase) from the Lesser Quarter in Prague has put its name into Czech and European Baroque era and is now Prague number one church of this kind. Its history is linked to Czech re-catholisation process that followed the defeat of the Hussites in the Battle of the White Mountain (1620).
St Nicholas Church in Malá Strana (not to be confused with the one in Staré Město) is the most beautiful and famous Baroque church in Prague. If the Saint Vitus Cathedral is considered the most impressive Gothic style church, while St Nicholas is a Baroque masterpiece.
St Nicholas Cathedral (Old Town) (Chrám sv. Mikuláše (Staré Město)) This monumental Baroque church was built from 1732 – 1737 according to plans by Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer. The side facing Pařížská Street has since been subsequently rebuilt during modern times. The interior, with its interesting lighting effects, is dominated by ...
St. Nicholas Church at the Lesser Town. The Church of St. Nicholas in Malostranska Square is one of the most beautiful Baroque churches not only in Prague but in the whole Czech Republic. One way or another, the mighty dome with its thin bell tower is an integral part of the cityscape.
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St Nicholas Church. 4,379 reviews. #29 of 1,715 things to do in Prague. Architectural BuildingsChurches & Cathedrals. Write a review. About. The Church of St Nicholas in Lesser Town in Prague, the most famous Baroque church in Prague, stands along with the former Jesuit college in the centre of the Lesser Town Square.
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May 4, 2023 · Most Beautiful Churches in Prague – My Top 5. 1. Our Lady Before Tyn Church Prague; 2. St Nicholas Church Prague, Mala Strana; 3. St Vitus’ Cathedral; 4. SS Peter & Paul Basilica Vyšehrad; 5. Břevnov Monastery; Best Churches in Prague – Old Town. 1 St Nicholas Old Town Square; 2. St Giles Church; 3. St Salvator; 4. Bethlehem Chapel; 5 ...
Just like Prague Castle, the towers at the ends of Charles Bridge and the Old Town Hall, the Church of St. Nicholas is an inherent part of the Prague skyline. One of the most beautiful Baroque structures in Europe, the church has been the jewel in the crown of the Lesser Quarter for 300 years and a place admired by crowds of people from around ...
