Ducal Rotunda of the Virgin Mary and St Catherine
Ducal Rotunda of the Virgin Mary and St Catherine, Romanesque rotunda in Znojmo, Czech Republic
The circular religious structure measures between 6.6 and 8.7 meters in diameter, with a eastern-facing apse and small Romanesque windows illuminating its interior.
Built around 1001 as part of Znojmo's fortifications, the rotunda served as an ecclesiastical center for the Moravian Přemyslid principalities at the end of the 11th century.
The interior walls display complete Romanesque frescoes from 1134, depicting Biblical scenes, saints, and 19 Přemyslid dukes alongside the first Czech king Vratislav.
Visitors enter in groups of ten people for 15-minute guided tours, with access restricted during rain and tickets required at least five minutes before scheduled entry.
The rotunda contains an inscription confirming its original dedication to the Virgin Mary before Prince Konrád II of Znojmo rededicated it to Saint Catherine in 1134.
Location: Znojmo
Inception: 11 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Diameter: 3.3 m
GPS coordinates: 48.85543,16.04354
Latest update: May 11, 2025 13:26
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