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St. Vitus Cathedral (Chram svateho Vita)

Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic (Praha 1)
420 224 373 368
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As featured in 3 days in Prague
Ranked #4 of 192 attractions in Prague
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Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Situated at the Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral is the most important and largest church in Prague. The cathedral is the burial place of the former... more » Owner description: Situated at the Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral is the most important and largest church in Prague. The cathedral is the burial place of the former Czech kings and a home of the Czech Crown Jewels. « less
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Melbourne, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We enjoyed our day in the castle and found the Cathedral to be very good, but the highlighted was the tower which offers spectactular views of Prague. Be warned it is 287 steps to the top and there is no lift, but the climb is well worth the effort.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

You can enter free but will have had to have paid a castle 'short tour' ticket to see the majority of the Cathedral. Naturally packed with tourists and the signing could be better. I would have missed a lot had it not been for the fact that I brought along a guide book. Well worth the visit though, the 1000... More

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Honolulu
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Europe is full of spectacular churches, but this one stands out from all the rest. Every space, from floor to ceiling has something to appreciate. This church has so much colorful history that has taken place within its walls.

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The stained glass windows were absolutely worth the visit all by themselves... We used the audio tour, it was OK, a bit dry for our taste. The views from the castle were stunning also.

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

The Catherdral can be seen from almost anywhere in the city. The stained glass windows were some of the most beautiful i have ever seen.

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Netanya, HaMerkaz, Israel
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Great cathedral of its beauty and gorgeousness. Somewhat resemble Gaudi's cathedral in Barcelona (but just a little:))

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

If you're in Europe and go to multiple places, you'll be churched out by the end of your visit. No matter how many times you say no more churches, you must come here. St Vitus is important to the people of Prague, even if they're not Catholic, it serves as a symbol to them. I had a local guide so... More

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Seattle, Washington
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

This cathedral is one of the most beautiful in Europe. One must stand on the Charles Bridge at night to get the magnificent view of the cathedral and castle.

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Miskolc, Hungary
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

Several architectural styles seen on a building. More on Hungary monument can be found here. Such is the chapel of St. Sigismund. Here was buried in St John Nepumoki and Sigismund Bathory as well.

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Mgarr, null, Malta
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013 NEW

Well worth a visit. St. Vitus cathedral is bigger than it looks on the outside. It has beautiful architecture and it is best to follow a tour because there are so many features of historical and cultural interest.

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