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St. George's Basilica, Prague

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Art Museum · Religious Site
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Find out more about Bohemian Gothic, Rudolphian, Baroque art at St. George's Basilica. Prince Vratislav I founded the church in the tenth century, but the facade you see is the result of the early Baroque reconstruction. Inside the austere and monumental interior of the basilica, notice the walls, which were rebuilt in Romanesque fashion, and the high ceilings made of a deep, dark wood. Decorative windows provide atmospheric lighting--an ideal setting for the occasional classical music concerts held here. Head to the main nave to see the tombs of the members of the Premyslid dynasty of princes. Visit the adjacent Gothic chapel to look at the tomb of St. Ludmila, the widow of the ninth-century ruler Prince Borivoj. Make St. George's Basilica a part of your Prague vacation plans using our Prague travel itinerary planner.
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  • As the snow was falling heavily my twin brother Stephen and I headed up to the magical Prague Castle Christmas Market ,while enjoying hot wines to warm up we wandered around this stunning castle... 
    As the snow was falling heavily my twin brother Stephen and I headed up to the magical Prague Castle Christmas Market ,while enjoying hot wines to warm up we wandered around this stunning castle...  more »
  • Its the oldest church in Prague but far from the grandest. The exterior is lovely in the pink color and looks Franciscan. Internally, it has some nice frescos but is otherwise a little plain. You... 
    Its the oldest church in Prague but far from the grandest. The exterior is lovely in the pink color and looks Franciscan. Internally, it has some nice frescos but is otherwise a little plain. You...  more »
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  • A continuity with the other attractions here, there is very little information to be read about the attractions within. There is a paragraph of information for every 3-5 attractions which leaves you wondering about the significance behind a lot. There is a lot of sitting room which is a good rest stop for anyone in their feet all day, but the attractions were crowded and there honestly wasn’t much to see. If you have time, see what this small place has to offer (look at the attached for references), but don’t plan your trip around it and don’t expect too much.
  • Roman church on Hradczany, the first church on it’s place was built in 920. The monastery that is situated near the church was responsible for educating the royal family. After the year 1500 the facade of church got renaissance look, and after 1670 it was completely made into baroque style. The interior remains Roman though, the church is right now the main place for organ concerts in Prague. In the church there are also some graves of people from the royal family.

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