⛪ St. Vitus Cathedral (Prague)
Czech Republic
About This Sacred Site
St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest and most important church in the Czech Republic, situated within Prague Castle. Construction began in 1344 and the cathedral was not completed until 1929. It houses the Crown Jewels of Bohemia, the tomb of St. Wenceslas, and stunning Art Nouveau stained glass by Alfons Mucha. The cathedral has served as the coronation church for Bohemian kings and remains the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.
Key Facts
- •Construction took nearly 600 years, from 1344 to 1929
- •Houses the Bohemian Crown Jewels in a chamber with seven locks
- •Contains Art Nouveau stained-glass windows designed by Alfons Mucha
- •The tomb of 'Good King Wenceslas' (St. Wenceslas) is in a richly decorated chapel
- •The Great South Tower rises 96.5 meters and offers panoramic views of Prague
Location
Coordinates: 50.0909, 14.4005
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