David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Prague, Czech Republic – St. Vitus Cathedral, Part 1 – the Church

In 2015, my church choir vade a concert tour of Europe (we sang 4 concerts) and one of the cities we visited was Prague in the Czech Republic. While there, we toured the St. Vitus Cathedral. (I would have sworn that I posted a set of these photos, but a search does not find it – I guess I dreamed it.)

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and Adalbert is a Roman Catholic metropolitan cathedral in Prague, the seat of the Archbishop of Prague. Until 1997, the cathedral was dedicated only to Saint Vitus, and is still commonly named only as St. Vitus Cathedral. It is the last of 3 churches erected on the site, all dedicated to St. Vitus. Construction of the present-day Gothic Cathedral began on 21 November 1344. Construction went slowly, and in 1541 the building was heavily damaged by fire. It was not completed until 1929, having taken almost 600 years to be built. The main organ in the northern transept was built in 1929-1931 by Josef Molzel and more recently overhauled by Brachtl a Kánský. It is not huge, having 3 manuals, 58 stops, and 4,475 pipes.

Exterior views

DSC_1567-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_1477-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr


DSC_1529-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (sorry—didn’t fix the perspective)


DSC_1487-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the entrance)

Interior views

DSC_1501-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (looking into the Apse)


DSC_1503-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Pulpit)


DSC_1505-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (stairs to the loft)


DSC_1524-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (big wooden doors)


DSC_1510-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (Confessionals)


DSC_1514-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the Old Archbishop’s Chapel)


DSC_1526-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (the main organ)


DSC_1499-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (a wooden Crucifix)


DSC_1520-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (Tomb of St. John Nepomuk)


DSC_1515-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickr (statue of St. Vitus)


DSC_1504-2.jpg by David Casteel, on Flickrr (“The Creation” window)

Link to Part 2: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-676077-1.html#11787772

robertjerl Loc: Corona, California

Lovely structure.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Thank you very much!

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

Nice place.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Yes, it is. Thanks for the thumb.

Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York

This is a beautiful church. I especially enjoy the gothic design. What an amazing set.

Ourspolair

Beautiful renderings of great church architecture, as always. Please stay well and keep on sharing.

yssirk123 Loc: New Jersey

Beautiful images David - wonderful set!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Thanks for that. Great pictrues.

johnsonsjourneys

Love these! Beautiful details! Amazing architecture! You are lucky to have been able to visit there.

David in Dallas Loc: Dallas, Texas, USA

Catching up on my responses.

Hi, Scruples! I don’t think I’ve seen you before. Thanks for coming.

Ourspolair, nice to see you, too. Thank you very much.

yssirk123, thanks a lot. I’m glad you liked them.

jerryc41, thank you for viewing and the nice comment. You’re welcome.

Hi, johnsonsjourneys! Not sure I’ve seen you before, either. Thanks so much for the nice comment. I’m pleased you liked my photos.

Fstop12 Loc: Kentucky

Very nice set of images! My wife and I spent 5 days in Prague a few years ago. It's a beautiful city, thanks for taking me back there.

joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ

Beautiful set, David. Thanks for the beautiful photos and the history.

DougS Loc: Central Arkansas

Beautiful church! I think I remember some of the pictures, and the name.

Moondoggie Loc: Southern California

Spectacular Cathedral. Loved the series of photos. Thanks for sharing