St. Vitus Cathedral, Catholic cathedral in Hradčany, Prague, Czech Republic
The cathedral rises within Prague Castle complex, featuring Gothic architecture with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and stained glass windows throughout its interior.
Construction started in 1344 under King John of Bohemia, with architects Matthias of Arras and Peter Parler leading the project until completion in 1920.
The cathedral houses tombs of Bohemian kings, Holy Roman Emperors, and contains the Crown Jewels of Bohemia in a specialized chamber.
Visitors can access the cathedral through Prague Castle entrance, with guided tours available daily except during religious ceremonies and special events.
The Saint Wenceslaus Chapel contains walls decorated with over 1,300 semi-precious stones and paintings depicting the life of the patron saint.
Location: Hradčany
Location: Prague 1
Inception: 1344
Founders: Arnošt of Pardubice, Charles IV
Architects: Matthias of Arras, Peter Parler
Architectural style: Gothic architecture, Gothic Revival
Part of: Prague Castle
Website: http://katedralasvatehovita.cz
GPS coordinates: 50.09083,14.40056
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:17
Prague features historical monuments from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The medieval center includes the Old Town Square with its astronomical clock. The royal castle overlooks the city from its hill. Charles Bridge connects the two banks of the Vltava. Religious buildings, museums, and theaters illustrate Gothic, Baroque, and modern architecture.
Old Royal Palace
228 m
Hrobka českých králů
8 m
Obelisk
71 m
Saint Wenceslas Chapel
33 m
Rotunda of Saint Vitus
8 m
Sigismundglocke
28 m
Church of the Virgin Mary
85 m
Statue of Saint George at Prague Castle
59 m
Golden Gate
27 m
Mihulka
75 m
Velká jižní věž katedrály svatého Víta, Václava a Vojtěcha
24 m
Ludwig Wing
91 m
Býčí schodiště
75 m
Sloupová síň Pražského hradu
96 m
Staré proboštství
73 m
Statue of Saint Wenceslas
72 m
Chapter Deanery
65 m
Jižní věž Pražského hradu
65 m
Orlí kašna
52 m
Zvon Václav
28 m
Cenotaph of John of Nepomuk
53 m
Medvědí kašna na náměstí U Svatého Jiří na Pražském hradě
97 m
Main gate of the St. Vitus Cathedral
57 m
Window of the Holy Trinity and Bohemian Kings in St. Vitus Cathedral
49 m
Plastika s časoměrem
33 m
Pamětní deska položení základního kamene katedrály svatého Víta na Pražském hradě
30 m
Pamětní deska na Starém proboštství na Pražském hradě
63 m
Gate of St. Wenceslaus
56 mReviews
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