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St. Nicholas Cathedral (St. Mikulas), Lesser Town Square
Not to be confused with St. Nicholas Cathedral in Old Town Square, across the river.
Construction of St. Nicholas Cathedral began
in 1703. This is the largest of Prague's churches founded by the Jesuits.
St. Nicholas is the masterpiece of Christoph and Kilian Ignaz
Dientzenhofer, a father and son duo who constructed many buildings during
the Baroque period. Unfortunately, neither lived to see its completion. The
building was finished by Kilian's son-in-law, Anselmo Lurago.
The interior of St. Nicholas is finely decorated with statues,
paintings, and frescoes by leading artists of the day. Particularly
impressive is the dome fresco from Franz Palko, showing The Celebration of
the Holy Trinity, filling the 70m high dome.
The dome was completed in 1751, shortly before Kilian Ignaz died. Over
the Baroque organ is a fresco of St. Cecilia, patron saint of music. The
organs were played by Mozart in 1787. The belfry was the last part to be
built, constructed by Anselmo Lurago in 1751-56. During the summer months,
classical concerts are held inside St. Nicholas.
Photo 160, Sept 2008
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St. Nicholas Cathedral
Photo 165, Sept 2008
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, long view of central altar
Photo 167, Sept 2008
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, closeup of central altar
Photo 170, Sept 2008
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, pulpit
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, side altar
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, another side altar
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, side altar
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, side altar
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, side altar
Capella S. Aloisii
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, side altar
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, side altar
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, side altar
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, side altar seen from loft
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, side altar seen from loft
Photo 230, Sept 2008
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, dome
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior
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St. Nicholas Cathedral interior, organ loft
Photo 225, Sept 2008
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