St. Stephen's Cathedral

Litoměřice, Czech Republic

The St. Stephen's Cathedral is one of the most important cultural sites in the city. It is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Located on a hill in the place of an older church (originally a basilica) The temple was built in Romanesque style in 1057 and rebuilt in the 14th century in the Gothic style. In the presbytery is a large altar dedicated to St. Stephen, patron of the cathedral.

In the years 1662 to 1663 the original building was destroyed and in the years 1663-70 present cathedral was erected. The cathedral was consecrated in 1681. Today's cathedral tower replaced wooden baroque belfry in the years 1883-89.

There have been various modifications and repairs especially in 1716, 1778, 1825 and 1892.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Máchova 16, Litoměřice, Czech Republic

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Details

Founded: 1663
Category: Religious sites in Czech Republic

More Information

www.czech.cz
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Marcos Hoerlle (4 years ago)
Nice and peaceful place ?

Petr Stepanek (5 years ago)
Some windows of the tower are locked. Price 50czk for adult is so much for this..

Vlastimil Polak (5 years ago)
It’s a really nice and calm place with a historical spirit

christian verzè (5 years ago)
Wonderful church in a wonderful square in a typical bohemian Baroc style

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