Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross, Romanesque rotunda in Old Town, Czech Republic
The Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross is a small round chapel in Prague's Old Town built in the Romanesque style. The structure features a cylindrical stone design, a semicircular apse on the eastern side, and a domed roof topped with a lantern.
This chapel was built in the 11th century and stands as the oldest Romanesque chapel in Prague. It first appeared in written records around 1365.
The interior walls display fragments of Gothic paintings from the 14th century, including a fresco showing the veneration of the Three Magi. These artworks offer insight into the religious art that visitors find in this small chapel.
The chapel is located on Konviktska Street and is maintained by the Old Catholic Church of the Czech Republic. Visitors should be aware that religious services are held regularly, so opening hours may vary.
During restoration work, workers discovered a large wooden cross buried in the foundations. This finding connects to local stories about a Christian martyr and adds special meaning to the chapel's name.
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