St George’s Basilica – An Important Landmark at Prague Castle

Bazilika Sv. Jiří

St George's Basilica is One of Prague's Most Important Romanesque Landmark: One of Prague's oldest and best preserved religious buildings within the Prague Castle complex is St George's Basilica, Bazilika Sv. Jiří. Founded by Prince Vratislav I of Bohemia around 920, the Basilica is dedicated to St George and is the city's most important Romanesque landmark. St. George's Basilica St. George's Basilica ranks among the great monuments of Romanesque architecture in Bohemia. When the … [Read more...]

The Municipal House – Prague’s Art Nouveau Treasure

Municipal House - Prague

The Municipal House - A Prague Art Nouveau Building of Historical Importance : Located in the centre of Prague is the art nouveau Municipal House (Obecni Dûm Praha), one of the city’s national cultural landmarks. Whilst this multifunctional building is a venue for conferences, congresses, concerts, balls and other events, it is also an important building in terms of Prague's architectural and political history.  Some of the most important Czech painters and sculptors were involved in … [Read more...]