Romanesque Architecture
St. George's Basilica
The oldest surviving church building in Prague Castle
15-20 min
The oldest surviving church building in Prague Castle
St. George's Basilica is the oldest surviving church building within Prague Castle, founded around 920 by Prince Vratislav I. The basilica's present Romanesque appearance, with its main apse and two steeples, dates back to the reconstruction after the devastating fire of 1142. The interior is austere and monumental, housing the tombs of members of the ruling Přemyslid dynasty, including Prince Vratislav and St. Ludmila.
Architectural Features
The church features a striking Baroque facade added in the 17th century and the Baroque Chapel of St. John Nepomuk added by architect F.M. Kaňka in the early 18th century. The two white marlstone towers are nicknamed "Adam" (the wider southern tower) and "Eve" (the narrower northern tower).
Saint Ludmila
The basilica is the final resting place of Saint Ludmila, the grandmother of St. Wenceslaus and the first Czech Christian martyr. Her tomb is located in the Chapel of St. Ludmila.
Romanesque Interior
Tomb of St. Ludmila
Towers "Adam" and "Eve"
Baroque Facade
Tomb of Prince Vratislav
Excellent acoustics for concerts
Visit the crypt
Housing 19th-century Bohemian Art
