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St George's Basilica is the oldest preserved church building of the Prague Castle. Only the foundations of the building, founded about 920 by Prince Vratislav I, have been preserved. In 973 the basilica was reconstructed and enlarged with the building of St George's Benedictine Convent.
The present Romanesque appearance of the church is from the 12th century and the reconstruction carried out after the fire which occurred in 1142. In the first half of the 13th century a chapel consecrated to St Ludmila and a portico on its western side were added. In the Early Baroque period, from 1671 to 1691, the present facade was created and the the whole convent was reconstructed. In the early 18th century the architect Frantisek Maxmilian Kanka added the Baroque Chapel of St John Nepomuk. After the devastating occupation of the convent by troops in the late 18th century the church was renewed in the years from 1887 to 1908 and its Romanesque appearance was restored.
The interior of the basilica is austere and monumental. The altar painting and frescos in the dome are the work of Vaclav Vavrinec Reiner. The tombs of members of the Premyslid dynasty of princes Vratislav I and Boleslav II are in the main nave.
St George's Basilica now serves as a concert hall, a delightful setting for early evening classical concerts. It is highly recommended to wear fairly warm clothing in the winter if attending concert in St George's Basilica. Leave a Comment Phone: +420 224 373 368Directions: St. George's Basilica is at St. George Square, opposite of Cathedral of St. Vitus apse.Website: http://old.hrad.cz/
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This is the best preserved Romanesque church in Prague and it actually predates St Vitus Cathedral but its present rusty red facade is a 17th century addition. We didn't visit inside - to be honest I'd seen enough chuches by then - even for a rainy day! - so we movved onto the Royal Palace which was more on my agenda.
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From the outside this church is nice but on the inside it is even nicer. Not ornate like St Vitus but not any the less beautiful. There is a double stairway leading to the apse that has 12 century frescoes. Here are also the tombs of Prince Boleslav II dated 997 and Prince Vratislavi who died in 921 and was the founder of this church. Under the stairs is an arch where you can see a 12th century crypt. Leave a Comment
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The foundations of the original building that stood here are from the 900's and have been preserved., though this church has been enlarged and reconstructed. There was a fire here in 1142 which led to the reconstruction.
Next to the church was a convent which started in 973. It was converted to an army barracks in 1782 and is now a National Gallery. Entrance fee of about 50kc. Leave a Comment
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Don't let that Baroque facade fool you; behind it is a truly Romanesque church, one of the oldest churches in Prague. It's much better to see from the alley next to it. The church was founded in the 10th century, rebuilt in the 12th,and the facade added in the 17th. The towers are reconstructions of those that were built in the 12th century and date from 1969-1975.
(Please note that the facade isn't really that red; that's just the result of a somewhat failed attempt at editing the picture. Colourblindness does that to me sometimes....) Leave a Comment
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The interior of the church is rather simple in the main room, but when you go forward and to the side-rooms it gets really beautiful and interesting.
Inside the monastery you may see great paintings and sculptures, a large collection that is worth seeing, but I left it again for my next visite. Leave a Comment
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St. George's Basilica is another highlight of a tour through the castle of Prague. The Basilica of St.Gearge is much older than St.Vitus cathedral and it was built in 921 A.D.
The monastery next to it was built for female Benedicinians. The "boss" of that monastery had the priviledge to set the crown on the king's head during the coronation-ceremony.
You may enter the monastery against a small fee and you may see its great romanic interior - see my pics !
It would be a pity to miss this lovely church, when exploring the Hradzin / the castle of Pregua / Prag Leave a Comment Directions: St.George's Basilica and monastery is inside the walls of Hradzin / Prague Castle, and you will find it close to the enrance of the Golden lane !Website: http://www.hrad.cz
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The St. George Basilica ( Basilika sv. Jiri) it is the very good preserved Romanesque church from 921 and the oldest sacral building of the Praque Castle. The Baroque facade descended from XVII century. There are the tombs of Premysl royalties.
Here often take place classical music concerts. Leave a Comment
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A gem of a church building providing ample proof for the old aesthetic law that beauty and simplicity go hand in hand. Visiting highly recommended. Within the castle complex between St. Vitus cathedral and the Golden Lane. Leave a Comment
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Rather small for a basilica, especially compared to the st Vitus Cathedral in front of it
Originally built in 973 as the first bohemian monastery, it has been restaured in 1974 to store the Czech gothic, baroque & renaissance art. Leave a Comment
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