St. Vitus Cathedral

Location

Prague
Czech Republic
50° 5' 26.196" N, 14° 23' 59.6508" E
CZ
General info: 

Several magnificent churches are part of the Prague Castle complex, but St. Vitus Cathedral is definitely the most important one. It is a Roman Catholic place of worship, built in the Middle Ages, when Gothic style was predominate. Almost hundred meters tall and wide, this cathedral is the most famous religious object in Prague and probably in the whole Czech Republic. It is nowadays the seat of the Archbishop of Prague.

Getting there: 

As St. Vitus Cathedral is a religious object still in service, you need to be careful about its working hours. Generally, the opening hours are around 9.00 AM local time. The cathedral is located inside the Prague Castle at III. nádvoří 48/2.

Costs: 

Visiting the cathedral is free.

Interesting places nearby

The Heutal is a high-valley in the community-region of Unken in the Salzburger Land at the border to Bavaria.

The skiing resort Hinterstoder offers 30 km slopes and perfectly prepared runs (with snow making systems). The cable car carries you from the village center Hinterstoder to the ski resort.

Skiing is usually possible throughout the year in the glacier ski area Hintertuxer Gletscher.

No matter whether you prefer the sun or sports: The Tegernsee is always a special experience during the winter season. Enjoy the fresh breeze and the nature of the mountains!

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When the slopes and valleys of the Chiemgauer Alps are covered with snow, it is a pleasure to practise winter sport. At the Hochfelln (1 674m) skiers have a breathtaking view and snowboarders go crazy in the halfpipes and Fun-Park.