Until 1997, the cathedral was dedicated only to Saint Vitus, and is still commonly named only as St. Vitus Cathedral ( Czech: katedrála svatého VÃta or svatovÃtská katedrála ). This cathedral is a prominent example of Gothic architecture, and is the largest and most important church in the country. Located within Prague Castle and
It’s much quieter than Prague Castle, but the views are just as good. The basilica costs a mere 50 CZK to enter, and has decoration as stunning as anything you’ll find at St. Vitus. It’s actually older and more historic than Prague Castle – legend has it that Vysehrad’s grounds are the exact spot from which the city of Prague was founded.
My Hidden Prague. 39. Bridges over the Vltava River in Prague. Ocean/Corbis. By Evan Rail. Nov. 16, 2012. STRAINS of soaring voices echoed down the well-worn cobblestones of Prague’s Old Town