Saint Vitus Cathedral
Saint Vitus Cathedral dominates Prague Castle as the national shrine and spiritual heart of the Czech capital. Begun in 1344, this Gothic cathedral is the largest and most important church in the country, housing the tombs of Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors. Its role as the seat of the Archbishop of Prague is unmatched in the Czech church, and its ownership lies with the state as part of the Prague Castle complex. The cathedral is commonly known today as St. Vitus Cathedral, though its full dedication is to Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus, and Adalbert, a reflection of its layered royal and religious history. The dimensions give a sense of scale: the nave and choir extend to about 124 meters in length with a main tower rising to 102.8 meters, while the front towers reach 82 meters. The structure sits inside a landscape defined by centuries of ceremony, royal interments, and state functions that have shaped Czech national identity. …
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