The tops of this cathedral's towers can be seen from almost anywhere in Prague, but what opens before your eyes up close defies all comparison! The sight is so breathtaking that it is impossible to get used to it, even if you have been here more than once.
St. Vitus Cathedral is a grand structure that ranks among the most beautiful churches in the world. Moreover, it is one of the most famous long-term construction projects in Europe. Its construction began in the 14th century and continued for almost six centuries!
Over this time, decorative elements from all past eras became firmly intertwined in its architecture: Gothic, Rococo, Renaissance, and Baroque. The finest masters of Czechia, France, and Germany worked on the construction of St. Vitus Cathedral. And the famous stained-glass windows, thanks to which even on a cloudy day sunlight is colored in bright hues, were created from sketches by the Czech-Moravian artist Alphonse Mucha.
The cathedral's facade is richly decorated with bas-reliefs and delicate stucco work, while the interior enchants with its majestic vaults, the beauty of its statues, and intricate carvings. But that is not all! St. Vitus Cathedral is home to perhaps the best organ in Europe. Attending an organ music concert should be a must on your cultural itinerary in Prague.
