St. George's Basilica, Prague

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.

Basilica of St George
Basilica of St George
Location in Czech Republic
50°05′28″N 14°24′09″E
LocationPrague
CountryCzech Republic
DenominationSecularized
Previous denominationRoman Catholic
History
Founded920
Founder(s)Vratislaus I of Bohemia
DedicationSaint George
Architecture
Functional statusConcert Hall & Museum
StyleRomanesque
Specifications
Number of spires2

Background

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.[1] It also serves as a concert hall.[2]

Burials
  • 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

See also

References
  1. St. George's Convent: Collection of 19th-century Art in Bohemia www.hrad.cz Retrieved January 1, 2011.
  2. The Tombs of Saints at Prague Castle
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