Prague Castle – one of the most famous landmarks in the Czech Republic St Vitus Cathedral. By Jessie Moore from Pocket Wanderings. Located on the Prague Castle complex, the gothic architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral is one of many musings this UNESCO world heritage site has to offer.
This cathedral is an excellent example of Gothic architecture and is the biggest and most important church in the country. Located within Prague Castle and containing the tombs of many Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors, the cathedral is under the ownership of the Czech government as part of the Prague Castle complex. Cathedral dimensions
14. St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague, Czechia. Prague is a city known for its spellbinding views, and one of its best is the view looking up to the magnificent St. Vitus Cathedral which sits within Prague Castle. Watching over the Czech capital, St. Vitus Cathedral is not only a superb 14th century Gothic landmark but also a truly important one.
8. St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague Architect: Peter Parler Built In: 1344 Highlights: Stained glass windows, Towers with panoramic views, Nativity façade and crypt museum. Location: III. nádvoří 48/2, 119 01 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czech Republic St. Vitus Cathedral is a stunning Gothic cathedral located in the heart of Prague, Czech Republic.
Old Royal Palace. The Old Royal Palace is one of the oldest parts of Prague Castle, dating from 1135. It was originally used only by Czech princesses, but from the 13th to the 16th centuries it was the king’s own palace. At its heart is the grand Vladislav Hall and the Bohemian Chancellery, scene of the famous Defenestration of Prague in 1618.
The legal battle over the ownership of the cathedral still continues. To climb the bell tower of the cathedral costs 150 Kč. Prague Castle in the night-time The enormous interior of St. Vitus Cathedral. 1 Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad). The former seat of the King and is now the seat of the Czech president.
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