St. Vitus Cathedral

St. Vitus Cathedral

Introduction St. Vitus Cathedral underwent three phases of expansion and was officially completed in 1929. It is a Gothic-style cathedral, with highly ornate decorations such as arches and columns on its main gate. Coronation ceremonies of the Prague royal family were held here, and the remains of former royals were also buried in this cathedral. It houses treasures such as the royal crown and the coronation scepter.

Key highlights of St. Vitus Cathedral include the 20th-century stained glass windows, the tomb of St. John, and the Chapel of St. Wenceslas. The cathedral’s large stained glass windows are the works of the famous Czech painter Mucha. The tomb of St. John is located behind the altar and is decorated with pure silver, making it extremely magnificent. The Chapel of St. Wenceslas is resplendent and predominantly gold in color, even more luxurious than the silver-decorated tomb of St. John.

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