St. George Rotunda

Litoměřice, Czech Republic

On top of the Říp Mountain is a romanesque rotunda of Saint George, which is one of the oldest buildings in the Czech Republic. This is mentioned for the first time in 1126, when Soběslav I, Duke of Bohemia, commemorating his victory at the Battle of Chlumec, where he defeated Holy Roman Emperor Lothair III, had the rotunda repaired and extended by the western circular tower. The rotunda's current appearance is the result of a purist reconstruction during the 1870s.

Inside the rotunda is a stone sculpture by contemporary Czech artist Stanislav Hanzík 'The Good Shepherd' from 1979, symbolising the arrival of Czech ancestors to the country and the beginning of Czech history there.

Near the rotunda is a tourist hut that was built in 1907 and still serves travellers today. 

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Founded: 12th century
Category: Religious sites in Czech Republic

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Elizabeth Berger (5 months ago)
Stopped for a late lunch. Food was perfect. Drinks are good and prices are reasonable.
Ray Magee (6 months ago)
BEWARE! We dined here today, 20 July 2024. We waited 75 minutes from the time we ordered our food till the food arrived. There are no legitimate excuses for this ridiculous service time.
Flávio Stefani (2 years ago)
Very good restaurant, nice service and really kindy persons. The food was wonderful, and we requested more than one dish, the final opinion of all four of us was that it is delightful.
deb vilhauer (2 years ago)
Fantastic! The food was brilliant (Caesar salad with chicken, pork loin wrapped in bacon, ice cream in a chocolate bowl with chocolate sauce, raspberries & almonds) the outdoor setting was comfortable and relaxing. and the waitstaff were absolutely terrific.
Lena Bakman (3 years ago)
It's a wonderful experience, to eat at an old building, converted into a restaurant with Czechian dishes. Also the kids menu is very tasty. We also liked the chocolate dessert which is served extremely nice! Parking available outside.
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