St. Vitus Cathedral
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Description
St. Vitus Cathedral was built in the 14th century with a Gothic design but several architectural elements (mainly Renaissance and Baroque) were added over the next centuries. It is the largest and most important church in the Czech Republic, housing the tombs of many Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors. Highlights include the 102m high main tower, the ribbed vaulted Chapel of St. Wenceslaus adorned with precious stones and paintings, the Mosaic of the Last Judgment above the Golden Gate, and the large number of stained-glass windows.
Access & Transport
The cathedral is within the Prague Castle complex, atop the hill just north of the Little Quarter and across the Manes Bridge from the Old Town. It is a 10mins and 20mins walk to each of those neighbourhoods, respectively. There are also several public transport options with Pražský hrad tram stop (12, 23, 32) only 5mins walk from the entrance and metro Malostranská (A) or Hradčanská (A) providing additional optionality. Directions: https://www.hrad.cz/en/prague-castle-for-visitors/how-to-get-to-castle
Instructions & Recommendations
The "Prague Castle Circuit" ticket includes the Old Royal Palace, St Vitus Cathedral, St George's Basilica and the Golden Lane. Tickets are valid for 2 days and each building can only be entered once.
Environmental & Social
We deem this activity environmentally neutral. Part of the city's and country's architectural and artistic heritages
Conclusion
St Vitus Cathedral is one of the highlights of the Prague Castle complex and definitely worth a visit if you are planning to explore some of the other building such as the Old Royal Palace. We would however not pay the full admission price just for this monument.
Key positive
Visually impressive Gothic exterior design and architecture
Nice stained-glass windows
Key negative
Somewhat expensive (recent sharp rise in price)
Suitability
No religious denomination restrictions and accessible (except for the tower)
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 25m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY09:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 17:00
SUNDAY12:00 - 17:00
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY09:00 - 16:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 16:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 16:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 16:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 16:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 16:00
SUNDAY12:00 - 16:00
Max total number:7
Max number of adults:2
Min.child age:6
Max.child age:16
Price for familyCZK 950