Description of the attraction
In search of the Basilica of St. Jiri, you need to go to Prague Castle. Right behind the Cathedral of St. Vitus in Jiřská Square with a beautiful fountain is the basilica. By the way, the square got its name thanks to this particular basilica.
The name of Jiri is translated from Czech as George. That is, we can rightfully say that we are going to tell you about the Basilica of St. George.
This is one of the oldest and most revered churches in Prague. Its façade hides the remains of a church that was built on this site back in the 10th century by Father Wenceslas St. Vratislav I. In 1142, the basilica was almost completely destroyed by a terrible fire, but the people of Prague decided to restore their beloved church, and at the same time alter it a little. The facade was completely changed and two turrets were added, which were named Adam and Eve.
The facade was changed several times: at first it was decorated in the Baroque style, and at the beginning of the 20th century - in the purist style. In 1718-1722, the basilica received an additional chapel, which was dedicated to a very revered saint in the Czech Republic - John of Nepomuk.
When visiting the basilica, pay attention to the tombstones of King Vratislav I, who founded this temple, and his grandson. The remains of Lyudmila Czech, the patroness of the whole Czech Republic, are also kept here. She was regent to the juvenile King Wenceslas the Holy.
The modern appearance of the basilica resembles the appearance of a 12th century temple.
The building of the monastery adjoins the basilica, where girls from the noble families of Prague were brought up. They tried to make the ideal abbess for Czech monasteries. Nowadays, the monastery hosts exhibitions dedicated to Czech art, while the basilica continues to work.
