Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in New Town, Prague, Czech Republic.
The cathedral features a three-aisled basilica design with dimensions of 75 meters in length, 31 meters in width, and 27.5 meters in height.
Constructed between 1730 and 1736 under architect Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer, the building initially served as Karel Boromejsky Church before becoming an Orthodox cathedral in 1935.
The interior showcases stucco paintings by Michele Ignazio Palliardi and frescoes by Jan Adam Schöpf, representing religious and historical narratives.
The cathedral remains open for visitors from Tuesday through Saturday between 8:00 and 17:00, with Sunday hours extending until 14:00.
The church crypt served as the final refuge for Czech resistance fighters following their assassination mission against Reinhard Heydrich in 1942.
Location: New Town
Location: Prague 2
Inception: 1736
Architects: Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Made from material: brick
Address: Resslova 9a, Praha 2
GPS coordinates: 50.07590,14.41700
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:36
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