Hiking Highlight
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The cathedral on the hill, whose spire rises high above Prague, is St. Vitus Cathedral (Chrám sv. Víta) on the grounds of Prague Castle.
Important tip: You should climb the cathedral's 99-meter-high main tower,
because you'd be hard-pressed to find a better view of Prague.
Construction of a church on this site began in the 10th century. When Prague became an archbishopric in the 14th century, following a decree from Charles IV, a large, prestigious cathedral was needed. Thus, construction of St. Vitus Cathedral began in 1344. The Gothic building was initially overseen by the French cathedral architect Matthias of Arras, later followed by the famous Peter Parler, his son Wenceslas, and many other master builders.
The choir and foundations of the main tower were not finished until 1420. Construction was not finally completed until 1929, when the largest church in the Czech Republic was completed.
In addition to the tower with its magnificent view, there are several other features that make St. Vitus Cathedral so unique: The largest of the cathedral's seven bells is the Sigismund Bell. It weighs 17 tons and is the largest bell in the Czech Republic. The interior of St. Vitus Cathedral is lavishly decorated.prag.sehenswuerdigkeiten-online.de/sehenswuerdigkeiten/veitsdom.html
September 30, 2019
The landmark of Prague: cathedral and castle.
Imposing and beautiful views.
More information: de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prager_Burg and de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veitsdom
August 3, 2020
In the third courtyard is the Prague Cathedral of St. Vitus, the coronation church and burial place of the Czech kings
November 28, 2022
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