dscf0052 Entrance to the castle, still used nowadays by the Czech Presidency. Originally built in the 12th century, rebuilt and expanded many times thereafter.
Entrance to the castle, still used nowadays by the Czech Presidency.
Originally built in the 12th century, rebuilt and expanded many times thereafter.
dscf0056 Entrance to the second courtyard.
Entrance to the second courtyard.
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dscf0061 St Vitus church portal. The church was built between 1344 and the 20th century in flamboyant gothic style.
St Vitus church portal.
The church was built between 1344 and the 20th century in flamboyant gothic style.
dscf0059 The rose window was added in 1920.
The rose window was added in 1920.
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dscf0063 Nave (30-35m tall).
Nave (30-35m tall).
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dscf0062 The stained glasses date back from the 20th century.
The stained glasses date back from the 20th century.
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dscf0069 Gothic vaulting.
Gothic vaulting.
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dscf0076 Tomb of St John of Nepomuk, fully made of silver.
Tomb of St John of Nepomuk, fully made of silver.
dscf0081 Silver angels above the tomb.
Silver angels above the tomb.
dscf0079 Tomb in a chapel inside the main church.
Tomb in a chapel inside the main church.
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dscf0083 Tomb of St Wenceslas.
Tomb of St Wenceslas.

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