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St. George's Basilica, Prague

Basilica of St George
Bazilika Svatého Jiří - vstup.jpg
Basilica of St George is located in Czech Republic
Basilica of St George
Basilica of St George
Location in Czech Republic
50°05′28″N 14°24′09″E / 50.0912°N 14.4026°E / 50.0912; 14.4026Coordinates: 50°05′28″N 14°24′09″E / 50.0912°N 14.4026°E / 50.0912; 14.4026
Location Prague
Country Czech Republic
Denomination Secularized
Previous denomination Roman Catholic
History
Founded 920
Founder(s) Vratislaus I of Bohemia
Dedication Saint George
Architecture
Functional status Concert Hall & Museum
Style Romanesque
Specifications
Number of spires 2

St. George's Basilica (Czech: Bazilika Sv. Jiří) is the oldest surviving church building within Prague Castle, Prague, Czech Republic. The basilica was founded by Vratislaus I of Bohemia in 920. It is dedicated to Saint George.

The basilica was substantially enlarged in 973 with the addition of the Benedictine St. George's Abbey. It was rebuilt following a major fire in 1142. The Baroque façade dates from the late 17th century. A Gothic style chapel dedicated to Ludmila of Bohemia holds the tomb of the saint. The shrines of Vratislav and Boleslaus II of Bohemia are also in the basilica. The abbess of this community had the right to crown the Bohemian queens consort.

The building now houses the 19th century Bohemian Art Collection of National Gallery in Prague. It also serves as a concert hall.


View from the Prague Cathedral in 1867

View from the Cathedral in 2005

Basilica - eastern side

View inside - Christ - 1947 By OH Hajek

Floor plan from 1856

Interior view of the apse


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