Cathedral of St Nicholas, České Budějovice
Cathedral of St Nicholas, České Budějovice, Catholic cathedral in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.
Description
The Cathedral of St Nicholas is a baroque church building in the center of České Budějovice featuring a three-nave layout divided by three pairs of substantial prismatic pillars. The interior houses the main altar from 1791 designed by Z. Hueber and contains various artistic works from different periods.
History
The foundation stone was laid in 1265 shortly after the city was established, with the initial consecration taking place in 1297. The baroque style significantly shaped the building's appearance in later centuries.
Culture
The cathedral is named after Saint Nicholas, a revered figure in Catholic tradition whose image appears in the church's artistic works throughout the interior. It has served as the spiritual center of the city's religious community for centuries.
Practical
The cathedral is located in the city center near the Black Tower, making it easy to find and serving as a natural landmark for exploring the historic district. The location is accessible and well-positioned for visitors navigating the old town.
Did you know?
Archaeological excavations between 2010 and 2012 beneath the cathedral floor uncovered the remains of an earlier chapel along with multiple graves. These discoveries reveal that the site held sacred significance even before the medieval church was built.
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