St. Nicholas Church in Prague
About
Today, the Church of St. Nicholas in Prague is a place where an annual procession takes place during the Easter and Christmas celebrations. Its construction spanned just over half a century, from 1704 to 1756, and consists of the cathedral itself, as well as two bell towers, each 79 meters tall.
Inside, the Church of St. Nicholas is adorned with massive frescoes. The most outstanding among them is the "Apotheosis of Saint Nicholas", with the engraving measuring 1,500 square meters.
It is closely followed by the fresco in the dome - "Apotheosis of the Holy Trinity", created in 1751. Underneath the dome, there are sculptures of four church fathers, crafted in 1769 by the architect Platzer. He also placed a statue of Saint Nicholas on the main altar.
Exquisitely complementing the richly decorated interior of the church are stained glass windows and an antique organ, which was once touched by the genius of the great Mozart.
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Reviews and Ratings
Write a reviewЦерковь Св.Николая считается одним из знаковых мест Чехии. Она впечатляет своей архитектурой, однако внутреннее убранство не менее великолепно. Можно сказать, что строение известно тремя вещами: уникальными росписями, органом, а также хрустальной люстрой, которая была преподнесена царем Александром II. Советую не просто осмотреть церковь, но обязательно попасть на органный концерт.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of St. Nicholas Church?St. Nicholas Church is located at Malostranské náměstí, 118 00, Prague, Czech Republic.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus station Valdštejnské náměstí (277 m walk)
- Bus stop Malostranské náměstí (58 m walk)
- Bus stop Šporkova (399 m walk)
- Tram stop Hellichova (431 m walk)
- How is St. Nicholas Church rated by visitors?St. Nicholas Church has an average rating of 4.7 based on 7,562 reviews across platforms such as Google.
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