St. Vitus Cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral, Cathedral in Prague, Czech Republic
St. Vitus Cathedral is a Roman Catholic metropolitan cathedral in Prague, the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.
The cathedral is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture and is the biggest and most important church in the country.
The cathedral is dedicated to Saint Vitus, who is the patron saint of dancers, actors, comedians and epileptics.
It's located within Prague Castle and contains the tombs of many Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors.
The cathedral's construction lasted nearly six centuries.
Location: Hradčany
Location: Prague 1
Inception: 1344
Founders: Arnošt of Pardubice, Charles IV
Architects: Matthias of Arras, Peter Parler
Architectural style: Gothic architecture
Website: katedralasvatehovita.cz
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St. Vitus Cathedral is a Roman Catholic metropolitan cathedral in Prague, the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.
Hrobka českých králů is a prominent burial site for Bohemian kings and queens.
The Rotunda of Saint Vitus is one of the oldest surviving buildings in Prague.
The Great South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral is a prominent feature of the Prague skyline.
The Golden Gate is an iconic entrance to the Prague Castle.
The Sigismund bell is a prominent historical church bell in Prague.
Saint Wenceslas Chapel is an integral part of the St. Vitus Cathedral located within the Prague Castle complex.
