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St. Vitus Cathedral (Katedrála sv. Víta)
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening or late afternoon to avoid tour-group peaks, with late light making stained glass glow; weekdays outside July and August are quieter.
Budget tips
Cathedral entry is included with Prague Castle admission when you buy the circuit that lists St. Vitus, and the Prague Card covers access; entry to the nave during worship services is usually free. Check the official Prague Castle site before your visit for current prices and any tower surcharges.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Religious and cultural travelers
Plan your visit
45-90 minutes
About
Hurtige fakta: Mørke søjlegange og farvestrålende glas kaster kalejdoskopiske pletter på kold sten, så man som besøgende får en næsten ceremoniel fornemmelse under de høje hvælvinger. Vidste du, at gravmælerne og kroningsstolene gemmer spor efter mange monarker, og at en af tårnspirets højder nærmer sig 100 meter, hvilket giver både intimitet og drama i rummet.
Højdepunkter: Når solens lave lys rammer dommedagsmosaikken fra omkring 1370 i den gyldne port, glimter tusindvis af små glasstykker i rødt og guld og får billedet til at virke levende. Bag kirkens mure hænger klokken Zikmund, cirka 13.000 kilogram tung, den runger kun ved særlige højtider og brummer så dybt at gulvene kan mærkes vibrere i brystkassen.
Insider tips
- Dress respectfully, cover knees and shoulders when attending services, since the cathedral is an active church.
- Buy Prague Castle tickets online and head straight to the cathedral at opening to skip long queues later in the day.
- Climb the South Tower for sweeping city views, allow extra fee and expect narrow stairs and limited accessibility.
- Photograph the façade from the castle courtyard and capture stained glass from the nave in mid-late afternoon when colors are warm.
Klik for at booke en GRATIS gåtur i Prague, Czechia
Den bedste måde at opleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
Reviews
Reviews (2)
4.5Visited after lunch and it was packed. Entry felt pricey, the chapels are lovely but the long lines and limited seating made it tiring.
Arrived at 8:15am and beat the main crowds. The interior is breathtaking, the tower view was worth the extra fee and the audio guide helped.
