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Basilica of Sts Peter and Paul at Vyšehrad (Basilika svätých Petra a Pavla) is one of many attractions at Vyšehrad which is about 10 minutes walk from metro Station Vyšehrad. The Basilica is one of the most to visit place in Prague. Beautiful Cathedral with common historical identity and atmosphere which is a join walk and staying there for a while. These days before Christmas there is also Bethlehem artefacts, a small exhibition with Bethlehem figures relate to advent period before Christmas. Also was open a small exhibition of treasure at Basilica which was very nice touch, and the view (very close to basilica) from the place Vyšehrad on Prague is one of most visited places to look from the High on Prague city. Definitely Vyšehrad place is worth place to visit when you get to Prague.
Prague WeeklyPrague Weekly
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Vyšehrad, la roccia sul fiume, è parte integrante del profilo di Praga. La tradizione di questo posto misterioso è legata a leggende raccolte da Alois Jirásek nel suo libro di antiche leggende ceche. Allo scoccare di ogni ora, nel quartiere di Vyšehrad risuonano i rintocchi delle campane di questa chiesa capitolare che, in 900 anni dalla sua fondazione, ha subito una serie di modifiche architettoniche. La sua ultima ristrutturazione è stata completata nel 1903, quando alla chiesa è stato dato il suo aspetto neogotico attuale. L'interno è riccamente decorato con affreschi ornamentali e figurali in stile Liberty. Nella sala del tesoro della basilica si può ammirare una mostra di gioielli e di tessuti rari del Capitolo di Vyšehrad. Questa chiesa capitolare e parrocchiale, realizzata secondo il modello della chiesa romana dei Santi Pietro e Paolo, fu fondata dal principe Vratislav II nella seconda metà dell’XI secolo, quando questi aveva iniziato a costruire la sua sede a Vyšehrad come contrapposizione al Castello di Praga. Secondo la leggenda, il principe Vratislav portò sulle fondamenta dell’edificio 12 gerle piene di pietre. A questo fatto è collegata anche l’istituzione del capitolo, che non dipendeva dal vescovo praghese, ma era subordinato direttamente al Papa di Roma. Questa indipendenza venne abolita solo nel 1763. Nel 1903 si è conclusa l’ultima ristrutturazione, in seguito alla quale la chiesa ha acquisito l’aspetto attuale. Per 900 anni, l’edificio è stato influenzato da vari stili architettonici: dalla basilica romanica originaria dell’XI secolo, passando per l’aspetto gotico dell’epoca di Carlo IV, quando sorsero le tre navate con le cappelle laterali, la ristrutturazione barocca degli anni venti del XVIII secolo diretta da František Maxmilián Kaňka (progetto di Giovanni Santini) e la ristrutturazione neogotica iniziata nel 1885 dall’arch. Josef Mocker. Tra il 1902 ed il 1903, sono state edificate le alte torri frontali in stile pseudo-gotico (progetto dell’arch. František Mikš) e, allo stesso tempo, è stato eliminato il campanile barocco del 1678. Il rilievo del timpano del portale principale, raffigurante il motivo del Giudizio Universale, è stato realizzato nel 1901 da Štěpán Zálešák.
Vincenzo TortoraVincenzo Tortora
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I have been travelling through Europe and seen many different Basilica‘s and churches and this one was very beautiful. I like the Gothic architecture and we took a walking tour about the castle church and then the Charles Bridge. They talked about how the church halted construction for a long time and the church was slowly being built for many centuries and then they showed that the top of the church had different architectural styles like baroque and Renaissance I believe so it was really cool to see a blend at the top of the church as that was only church that I’ve ever seen of that before worth checking out and just being at the top of the castle area and seeing the Outlook of Prague is very beautiful.
russell ngrussell ng
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The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (Bazilika svatého Petra a Pavla) is located within the Vyšehrad fortress in Prague. Founded between 1070 and 1080 by King Vratislaus II of Bohemia, this church has undergone multiple reconstructions throughout its history. Initially built in Romanesque style, it was later rebuilt in Gothic style and finally in Neo-Gothic style by the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The church’s façade features three distinctive doors, which are quite remarkable. Behind the basilica is the Vyšehrad cemetery, the final resting place of many famous Czechs, including author Karel Čapek and composer Antonín Dvořák. It’s worth a visit if you have the time.
Evenkeel HuangEvenkeel Huang
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Founded in 1070–1080 by the Czech King Vratislav II, the Romanesque basilica suffered a fire in the year 1249 and has been rebuilt in Gothic and later in neo-Gothic style. The basilica features an impressive stone mosaic above its entry, and its twin 58 m towers can be seen atop a hill to the south from along the Vltava River in central Prague. Behind the church is located large park and Vyšehrad cemetery, the final resting place of many famous Czechs, including author Karel Čapek and composer Antonín Dvořák. In 2003 the church was elevated to basilica by Pope John Paul II. It was an amazing place for visit. There is a 3D view to extraordinary orang Prague roof😍
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The St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Prague is a stunning neo-Gothic church located in Vyšehrad, a historic fortress overlooking the Vltava River. Originally built in the 11th century as a Romanesque basilica, it underwent Gothic and Baroque renovations before being transformed into its current neo-Gothic style in the late 19th century. The cathedral features intricate stained-glass windows, twin spires, and ornate interiors. It is part of the Vyšehrad complex, which includes historic fortifications, a cemetery where notable Czech figures are buried, and beautiful views of Prague. The cathedral is both a place of worship and a significant cultural landmark.
Przemyslaw KowalskiPrzemyslaw Kowalski
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