Rotunda of Saint Vitus, Romanesque rotunda at Prague Castle, Czech Republic
The Rotunda of Saint Vitus is a circular church building within Prague Castle featuring early medieval design with thick stone walls and rounded arches. The structure rises modestly within the castle grounds and displays the architectural style typical of 10th-century religious buildings.
The building was established around 930 under the rule of Wenceslaus I, Duke of Bohemia, who dedicated it to Saint Vitus. Its creation was connected to a sacred relic that the duke received from the Holy Roman Emperor.
The rotunda shows how early Christians in this region worshiped and built their first stone places of prayer. It reflects a moment when new faith practices took root across the Bohemian lands.
The building is accessible during Prague Castle complex hours, with guided tours available in multiple languages. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the castle grounds feature many stairs and cobblestone paths.
The interior contains original foundation stones from the 10th century that reveal the true age of the structure. These ancient stones form the base of one of the oldest Christian buildings on castle grounds.
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