Rotunda of Saints Peter and Paul
Rotunda of Saints Peter and Paul, Romanesque rotunda in Starý Plzenec, Czech Republic
The circular church building features a cylindrical nave with a flat ceiling and an apse crowned by a hemispherical vault at its eastern end.
The rotunda dates from around 1000 CE and served as a central point of Přemyslid princely administration for three centuries after the Bukovec fort destruction.
The structure stands as a prime example of pre-Romanesque architecture and houses replicas of archaeological findings within its interior walls.
Guided tours operate every first Saturday from May through September between 13:00 and 16:00, with adult tickets priced at 60 CZK.
The rotunda occupies a strategic position above the Úslava River along an ancient trade route, with substantial fortification elements still present.
Location: Starý Plzenec
Inception: 1000
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: Hůrka
GPS coordinates: 49.70330,13.47500
Latest update: May 23, 2025 16:47
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