St. George's Basilica, Prague

Basilica of St George
Basilica of St George
50°05′28.5″N 14°24′08.5″E / 50.091250°N 14.402361°E / 50.091250; 14.402361
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.[1]


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Coordinates: 50°05.385′N 14°23.904′E / 50.089750°N 14.398400°E / 50.089750; 14.398400

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