St Thomas' Church, Baroque church in Malá Strana, Prague, Czech Republic
St Thomas' Church is a Baroque structure in Prague's Malá Strana district with a tall octagonal spire and a dome above the main nave. Renaissance portals blend into the Baroque facade, creating a layered architectural composition.
The church was founded in 1285 by King Václav II for Augustinian friars, replacing an earlier Romanesque building on the site. It underwent Gothic modifications before being reconstructed in the Baroque style.
The interior displays frescoes by Václav Vavřinec Reiner showing scenes from Saint Augustine's life, alongside copies of works by Peter Paul Rubens. These artworks shape how visitors experience the sacred space and reflect the spiritual role this place holds in the neighborhood.
The building welcomes visitors during regular hours and is generally easy to access. Guided tours can be arranged in advance, and visitors are expected to dress modestly and remain quiet during services.
The building holds the tombs of Lithuanian nobleman Butautas Kęstutaitis and celebrated sculptor Adriaen de Vries. These two figures from distant lands and different fields rest side by side within its walls.
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