Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul, Catholic cathedral in Petrov, Brno, Czech Republic
The cathedral of St. Peter and Paul is a Catholic cathedral in Petrov, a part of the Brno-město district in Brno. The two towers rise 84 meters above Petrov hill and offer widely visible landmarks over the city, while the interior shows multi-aisle vaulting, a main altar, and side chapels.
A Romanesque chapel from the 12th century formed the core before the site was elevated to a collegiate church in 1296. Baroque work in the 17th and 18th centuries altered the appearance, until a Gothic Revival renovation in the late 19th century created the current towers and facade.
The cathedral bells ring at eleven each day instead of noon, a tradition recalling a ruse during the Swedish siege in the Thirty Years' War. Visitors today can still see locals orient themselves by this unusual midday signal that has shaped the rhythm of city life for centuries.
The crypt and tower climb offer different perspectives on the building, with the stairway to the tower requiring reasonable fitness. Mondays through Saturdays between eleven and six in the evening, and Sundays from 11:45, visitors can explore the interior and elevated viewpoints.
The treasury houses liturgical objects from several centuries, including chalices, monstrances, and textiles that show the changing styles of ecclesiastical craftsmanship. Many visitors overlook this collection, which offers a window into the material culture of religious ceremony in the region.
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