Saint Wenceslas Cathedral

It is a neo-gothic cathedral at Wenceslas square in Olomouc

HistoryThe cathedral began in the Romanesque style and was consecrated in 1311. Extensive Gothic modifications were made in 13th and 14th century. Czech king Wenceslaus III of Bohemia was murdered in a nearby house of the former dean of the cathedral on August 4, 1306.Wenceslau III was

the last of the male Přemyslid rulers of Bohemia. Gothic revival changes, which included refacing the building, rebuilding the west front and the construction of the central tower, were made during 1883–1892. These were designed by Gustav Meretta and R. Völkel.The cathedral was restored from February 2004-2007.

Architecture and the most important informationThe cathedral´s main tower is 100.65 meters high.It is 4th tallest building in the Czech Republic

Interior

chapelsChapel of St.Stanislav Chapel of St.John the Baptist Loretto Chapel Chapel of St.Cyril and Methodius

Crypt There are buried:

Francis of DitrichštejnCharles II. Of Lichtenstein-Kastelkorn

Mary Thaddeus TrauttmansdorffJohn Rudolph

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