Golden Gate, Gothic entrance gate at St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague 1, Czech Republic
The Golden Gate extends upward with stone carvings depicting biblical scenes, forming the main entrance to St. Vitus Cathedral within Prague Castle.
Peter Parler designed this entrance during the 14th century as part of the cathedral construction, incorporating medieval architectural elements into the structure.
The stone carvings at the Golden Gate present biblical narratives through detailed sculptures, reflecting medieval artistic traditions of religious architecture.
Visitors can access the Golden Gate through Prague Castle complex at coordinates 50.090608, 14.400706, following guided routes through cathedral grounds.
The gate features intricate Gothic stonework created by skilled medieval craftsmen, displaying techniques preserved from the original 14th-century construction.
Location: Prague 1
Location: Hradčany
Architects: Peter Parler
Part of: St. Vitus Cathedral
GPS coordinates: 50.09061,14.40071
Latest update: March 5, 2025 18:50
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