Description
The guide to St. Vitus Cathedral introduces visitors to the history, artistic treasures, and beautiful architecture of this gem of Prague and our country. The publication first traces the historical and architectural development of the cathedral: from the rotunda of St. Wenceslas and Spytihněv's basilica through the construction of the Gothic cathedral under Matthias of Arras, Peter Parléř, and their successors, its modifications during the Renaissance and Baroque periods, to the restoration and completion in the 19th and 20th centuries. The publication is an indispensable aid for anyone who sets out to visit the Prague Cathedral, whether as a pilgrim, a lover of beautiful buildings, or a tourist.
Information
Author: Royt Jan, Kuthan Jiří
Publication date: May 11, 2023
Manufacturer: Karmelitánské nakladatelství s. r. o.
Genres: Art and architecture, Books, Specialized and technical literature
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 136
ISBN/EAN: 9788075661920