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The Czech Republic (Czech: Česká republika, also known by its short-form name, Czechia (Czech: Česko), is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Capital: Prague
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St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague
St. Vitus Cathedral (in Czech: Katedrála svatého Víta) is one of the main buildings in the city of Prague and the largest church in the Czech Republic. Located in Prague Castle and built together with the castle, the construction of the cathedral in its current Gothic style began in 1344 and was completed, after an interruption of work in the 15th century, only in 1929. It stands out - among others - the great Chapel of Saint Wenceslaus from the 14th century, comprising more than 1,000 semi-precious stones, alongside frescoes with biblical themes.
Prague Synagogue
The synagogue is Europe's oldest active synagogue. Completed in 1270, it is also the oldest surviving medieval synagogue of twin-nave design. It is one of the earliest Gothic buildings in Prague. A still older Prague synagogue, known as the Old Synagogue, was demolished in 1867 and replaced by the Spanish Synagogue.
the Cistercian Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Sedlec in the Czech Republic
The ossuary belongs to the Cistercian Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Sedlec in the Czech Republic. The building, which dates back to the early 18th century, was completely remodeled in 1870 by local sculptor and carpenter Frantisek Rint. The remains of tens of thousands of dead people rest here: the skeletons of hundreds of people are used to create the decoration, and the chandelier is made up of all the bones of the human body.
Cathedral of St Mary of the Assumption and St John the Baptist, Catholic Church in Kutná Hora, CZ
The Church of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist is a Gothic and Baroque Gothic church north-east of Kutná Hora in the Czech Republic and is listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Church of St. Barbara and other monuments in Kutná Hora. It is one of the most important Czech Gothic buildings built in the time of the last Přemyslids and also a very important and one of the oldest examples of the Baroque Gothic style (connected with the Czech Baroque architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel).
National Theatre, Opera in Prague, Czechia
The National Theater in Prague is one of the most famous theaters in the Czech Republic. The Neo-Renaissance theater building by Josef Zítek on the corner of Národní trýda and Masaryk embankment in Nové Město, a national cultural monument, is one of the most important buildings in the country, both from a general national cultural and historical point of view and from a purely architectural point of view. The National Theater continued the activities of the Provisional Theater and opened in 1881, or after a fire again in 1883. Today, in addition to the stage in the main building, the National Theater also includes the neighboring New Stage, the Estates Theater, and the State Opera. The ensembles of the National Theater are divided into Drama, Opera, Ballet, and Laterna magika.
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. On the Vltava river, Prague is home to about 1.4 million people. The city has a temperate oceanic climate, with relatively warm summers and chilly winters. Prague is a political, cultural, and economic hub of central Europe, with a rich history and Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectures. It was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia and residence of several Holy Roman Emperors, most notably Charles IV (r. 1346–1378) and Rudolf II (r. 1575–1611). It was an important city to the Habsburg monarchy and Austro-Hungarian Empire. (...)
Pilgrimage Church of Saint John Nepomucene, Catholic church in Žďár nad Sázavou, Czechia
The Pilgrimage Church of Saint John Nepomucene in Zelená Hora, near the border with Bohemia and Moravia, is the masterpiece of Jan Santini Aichel, a great architect whose most important work is a curious amalgam of the Baroque and Gothic styles. Construction began in 1719, in the place where the saint received his initial education. It was consecrated with his beatification in 1720, with construction lasting until 1727. Half a century later, thanks to a huge fire, the shape of the ceiling was changed. The church, with most of the furniture designed by Santini, is notable for its Gothic features and its complex symbolism, absolutely unusual for the time. In 1994 it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Spanish Synagogue Is The Most Recent Synagogue In The Prague Jewish Town
Built in 1868 for the local Reform congregation on the site of the 12th-century Altschul, which was the oldest synagogue in the Prague ghetto. It was called the Spanish Synagogue for its impressive Moorish interior design, influenced by the famous Alhambra. The building was designed by Josef Niklas and Jan Bělský, the remarkable interior (from 1882–83) by Antonín Baum and Bedřich Münzberger.
