St. Vitus Cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral
4.5
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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Situated at the Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral is the most important and largest church in Prague. The cathedral is the burial place of the former Czech kings and a home of the Czech Crown Jewels.
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Neighborhood: Hradcany & Letna
Your experience in Prague will never be complete if you do not see it from the top. Hillsides, stretched from the west to the north, provide spectacular views of greenish copper cupolas, narrow cobblestone streets, bridges connecting both river banks and green gardens from red-roof tops of centuries-old houses. Prague pulls you into its 1300 year old history. Walking up the hill or stairs to Prague Castle, the historical seat of Czech rulers and the majestic Saint Vitus Cathedral can leave you speechless (and out of breath). Luckily, plenty of terrace cafés overlooking gardens and beautiful parks are available to provide rest and a place to catch your breath again.
How to get there
- Lesser • 9 min walk
- Hradčanská • 10 min walk
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- Ginges_revengeBrisbane, Australia4,732 contributionsAn amazing gothic styled church. Simply stunning architecture and craftsmanship.As you walk into the castle complex after buying the multi ticket to get into it (if you did), its hard to miss as you walk through from the first courtyard into the inner courtyard of the palace. Its an amazing piece of gothic architecture which the Archbishop of Prague presides over. It has amazing stained glass windows, houses the tombs of Holy Roman emperors and Bohemian Kings. You can climb one of its towers and get magnificent views over Prague. The gothic buttresses on the outside of the church are simply stunning. There is some lovely mosaic details on the side of the church as well. A must see when in the castle complex.Visited February 2023Written March 29, 2023
- ericmCaliCalifornia7 contributionsA Must-Visit for History and Architecture EnthusiastsSt. Vitus Cathedral is an absolute masterpiece of Gothic architecture and an essential stop for anyone visiting Prague. The intricate details and stunning stained glass windows are breathtaking, and the interior is filled with fascinating historical artifacts and artwork. I was particularly impressed by the breathtaking views from the top of the tower, which offer a panoramic view of the city. Make sure to take a guided tour to fully appreciate the significance of this incredible cathedral. Even if you're not particularly religious, the grandeur and beauty of this cathedral is worth a visit. I can't recommend it enough!Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten April 12, 2023
- Jay BFairhope, Alabama1,050 contributionsAmazing CathedralIf you make your way towards the Prague Castle, be sure and spend some time to visit this wonderful cathedral. It is simply an architectural wonder inside and out. It can be very busy at peak times so plan accordingly. A great photo op!Visited October 2022Traveled as a coupleWritten May 3, 2023
- Jon DBristol, United Kingdom273 contributionsWonderful cathedral.Stopped here from the hop on, hop off bus tour and strolled into the grounds which are grand and thought we were entering the castle grounds. Followed everyone else and ended up inside the cathedral. It’s a magnificent building and a work of art. Well worth a visit and didn’t even find the castle!Visited April 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten May 5, 2023
- Harry23 contributionsStairs - tell people they are nearly there when barely up.Stairs and stairs and stairs and stairs. Only went up the tower but it’s definitely worth it. Walk on the inside of the spiral when going up and outside when going down. Also make sure to tell people they are almost up when they are barely up for more fun.Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten May 27, 2023
- Ava D4 contributionsBeautiful experienceThis was my first time visiting a cathedral and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The building and surrounding areas were beautiful and there were several attractions nearby. The lines weren’t terrible on a Monday afternoon either.Visited May 2023Traveled with friendsWritten June 8, 2023
- Nooch21Akron, Ohio92 contributionsAmazing architectureMy family of 3 visited Prague for a few days and visiting the cathedral was on top of our list. The view alone is breathtaking. We’re history buffs so we loved every second of our tour. I would highly recommend a visit if your planning a trip to Prague!Visited October 2022Traveled with familyWritten June 23, 2023
- SteamMasterJacksonville, Florida116 contributionsMust See CastleIt was very nice, it’s free ! Absolutely beautiful. The history is rich and it only really takes about and hour to see, maybe 2. Bring crowns and euros as the bathroom costs money. It can’t all be free ! I would go again for sure. The pic is a view of the castle from our bedroom balcony.Visited June 2023Written June 24, 2023
- JJJC_Family810 contributionsTop notchIt has pretty much everything you would want to see in a cathedral – soaring ceilings, plentiful and beautiful stained glass windows, lovely and distinctive chapels, wonderful statues, a couple of unique features that add a little extra character and more. The overall effect is almost overwhelming. And it is overwhelming. We took three complete circuits of the cathedral and I guarantee you we both did not catch all there was to see and we did not spend enough time seeing what we did see. There is only so much time we had available, despite allocating the entire day to the Castle complex. It’s one of the best cathedrals we have and we have seen many, many of them. It earns its fame.Visited May 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 1, 2023
- Lucas M25 contributionsUnforgettable ExperienceThe St. Vitus Cathedral really leaves an astonishing feeling when you enter the church. As the largest and most important church in Prague it's no doubt that the experience we had there could never be forgotten anytime soon. My fiancé already told me we should visit Prague again next year!Visited June 2023Written July 18, 2023
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scotchmist428883
Rio de Janeiro, RJ72 contributions
Mar 2020
When visiting the castle grounds definitely take the time to enter the Cathedral. You can enter the primary area at the entrance for free or walk around the full lower area and/or tower for a fee. The stained glass windows in the art nouveau style, are incredible, especially when the sun is out. A building which looks pretty dark and austere from the outside becomes a riot of colour and light from inside. Beautiful frescoes on the ceiling also, so don't forget to look straight up!
Written March 6, 2020
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Caroline G
Greater London, UK21 contributions
Feb 2020
A stunning cathedral architecturally. You can enter part of it for free but you need a ticket to enter fully.
However, you cannot sit down on any of the pews to just take it all in for a few minutes, reflect or even pray, as all of the pews are roped off. This was the first and, I hope the only time, that we have come across this in a cathedral. Such a pity in a sacred place.
However, you cannot sit down on any of the pews to just take it all in for a few minutes, reflect or even pray, as all of the pews are roped off. This was the first and, I hope the only time, that we have come across this in a cathedral. Such a pity in a sacred place.
Written February 15, 2020
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AntonyFeld
Dresden, Germany3 contributions
Aug 2020
Great architecture, many amazing details. But do not trust the website info, the old people who works in the Cathedral may close early, kick tourists out without a info, they dont even speak English which they work in the main touristic point. If you go in the morning too long line is there, If afternoon they might close the building anytime, even though the website says that they are open till 6pm.
Written January 21, 2021
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daesquiv
San Jose, Costa Rica651 contributions
Jul 2020
If you could only come to this church and not enter the castle (both on the same ticket) you would definitely have seen the highlight of this part pf the city; the castle is rather disappointing(compared to many other castles I have seen).
If you don't have a ticket you still can access the inside pass a few meters from the doorway which will give you a chance to glance the inside, although it would be better to have a ticket and walk around the church to see the majestic interior in detail.
Amazing
If you don't have a ticket you still can access the inside pass a few meters from the doorway which will give you a chance to glance the inside, although it would be better to have a ticket and walk around the church to see the majestic interior in detail.
Amazing
Written July 17, 2020
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OklahomaMomOf3
Cape Coral, FL2,093 contributions
Oct 2019
Admission Ticket required, and expect a line to go in. We were in line around the corner and half way down from the entrance, and waited maybe half an hour to get in (not terrible). When we came out, the line was much shorter: recommend you either be there for opening time or later afternoon for shorter lines.
Lots to see inside this beautiful, historic cathedral. Bell tower on side is a separate, additional admission ticket, but nice climb (not for the weak hearted) and views at top.
Lots to see inside this beautiful, historic cathedral. Bell tower on side is a separate, additional admission ticket, but nice climb (not for the weak hearted) and views at top.
Written January 14, 2020
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Wenovo
Morris County, NJ2,089 contributions
Oct 2019
600 years in the making. One of the most beautiful Cathedrals in the world.
I have visited many times over the years and can't help but wish sometimes for the old times, when the area was less crowded.
Those old times, when I came to attend a classical concert in the Cathedral many years ago, remain a wonderful memory.
Peoples opinions differ, whether it is worth it to buy a ticket. If you have the time and money, don't miss it.
The Mucha stained glass window. The solid silver (tons of pure silver ) St. John Nepomuk tomb . The king Wenceslas Chapel. The amazing architecture.
Attending Sunday mass is free. The doors close at the start. It is an unforgettable experience.
My husband and I stayed in the hotel Savoy close by, for the first part of our trip.
That made it much easier to select the most convenient time to sightsee the whole Castle area and selectively avoid the crowds ....
We come back time and time again ....
I have visited many times over the years and can't help but wish sometimes for the old times, when the area was less crowded.
Those old times, when I came to attend a classical concert in the Cathedral many years ago, remain a wonderful memory.
Peoples opinions differ, whether it is worth it to buy a ticket. If you have the time and money, don't miss it.
The Mucha stained glass window. The solid silver (tons of pure silver ) St. John Nepomuk tomb . The king Wenceslas Chapel. The amazing architecture.
Attending Sunday mass is free. The doors close at the start. It is an unforgettable experience.
My husband and I stayed in the hotel Savoy close by, for the first part of our trip.
That made it much easier to select the most convenient time to sightsee the whole Castle area and selectively avoid the crowds ....
We come back time and time again ....
Written September 26, 2020
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Katie G
355 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
A stunning Cathedral and lots of beautiful things to look at. If you go near Christmas it maybe free entry which made it that much nicer. They ask the gentlemen to remove their hats as a mark of respect when you go in. So lovely art work in one of the rooms so be sure to take it all in.
Written January 2, 2020
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TravelerTrecker
Houston842 contributions
Oct 2022
I spent 9 days in Prague and I have the opportunity to see many sites. To me the most impressive ones are: the Loreta, the Cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the Spanish Synagogue, the Cathedral of Saint Pater and Saint Paul at Vyserhad, the Municipal House, and the St. Vitus Cathedral.
This was my second trip to Prague. In my first visit, I took a tour, which was a mistake. Majority of tours take you only to the main entrance and you will have a very limited visit to the cathedral that only allows you to see some windows and the roof. I strongly recommend to pay the ticket to visit the cathedral. The ticket is not expensive and allows you to see 4 sites including the Royal Palace, the Saint George Basilica, the Golden Line, and the St, Vitus Cathedral. You may spend a whole afternoon visiting these sites and all of them are impressive. The ticket costs approximately 10 dollars. I arrived at noon on a beautiful Monday; there were no lines. The Cathedral is not crowded as most tours do not go inside and stop at the main entrance; in addition, not many people pay for the ticket. The visit is actually relaxing and quiet; you will find mainly independent tourists.
Saint Vitus Cathedral has very impressive windows and roses. The two roses describe the life of Christ; there is an art nouveau colorful window depicting the saints of the Czech republic; this window was painted by Mucha. The music hall has beautiful décor, the side doors are beautiful, the golden portal is magnificent, the tomb of Saint Wenceslaus is really nice (the paintings, the door knobs, etc.), the tomb of Saint John Nepomuceno is an impressive baroque tomb made of silver, the roof is lovely, etc.
You have to read online on the sites inside the cathedral or have a good guide book. It is easy to understand. The cathedral was built over a period of almost 600 years and because of this, it is eclectic as it depicts many art styles in a single building (gothic, baroque, neoclassical, art nouveau). The Cathedral dominates Prague and you can see it from almost every place.
Once outside, walk around the cathedral and look for the rooster, the golden helmet, and Sigismund, the big bell located in the roof.
This was my second trip to Prague. In my first visit, I took a tour, which was a mistake. Majority of tours take you only to the main entrance and you will have a very limited visit to the cathedral that only allows you to see some windows and the roof. I strongly recommend to pay the ticket to visit the cathedral. The ticket is not expensive and allows you to see 4 sites including the Royal Palace, the Saint George Basilica, the Golden Line, and the St, Vitus Cathedral. You may spend a whole afternoon visiting these sites and all of them are impressive. The ticket costs approximately 10 dollars. I arrived at noon on a beautiful Monday; there were no lines. The Cathedral is not crowded as most tours do not go inside and stop at the main entrance; in addition, not many people pay for the ticket. The visit is actually relaxing and quiet; you will find mainly independent tourists.
Saint Vitus Cathedral has very impressive windows and roses. The two roses describe the life of Christ; there is an art nouveau colorful window depicting the saints of the Czech republic; this window was painted by Mucha. The music hall has beautiful décor, the side doors are beautiful, the golden portal is magnificent, the tomb of Saint Wenceslaus is really nice (the paintings, the door knobs, etc.), the tomb of Saint John Nepomuceno is an impressive baroque tomb made of silver, the roof is lovely, etc.
You have to read online on the sites inside the cathedral or have a good guide book. It is easy to understand. The cathedral was built over a period of almost 600 years and because of this, it is eclectic as it depicts many art styles in a single building (gothic, baroque, neoclassical, art nouveau). The Cathedral dominates Prague and you can see it from almost every place.
Once outside, walk around the cathedral and look for the rooster, the golden helmet, and Sigismund, the big bell located in the roof.
Written January 27, 2023
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand20,171 contributions
Dec 2019
This is the building that you see from all around Prague when looking towards the Prague Castle. The cathedral itself is quite large and we had to walk around it to get to the entrance. The large square by the South Tower was really nice for taking photos and admiring the amazing carvings all around the church. The vaults and spires were really eye catching. I thought that the door by the tower was more interesting than the main entrance.
We didn't go inside the cathedral though because of lines to the tickets so we just enjoyed the view from the outside. I thought it was still worth the visit since the entry into the castle is free.
We didn't go inside the cathedral though because of lines to the tickets so we just enjoyed the view from the outside. I thought it was still worth the visit since the entry into the castle is free.
Written March 1, 2020
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Turkish_12
Mansfield, UK338 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Although a later replica rather than authentic gothic architecture, this cathedral is beautiful all the same. Its imposing stance over the castle that surrounds it makes it dominate the Prague skyline, especially when it's lit up at night.
Inside is housed an impressive collection of art and sculptures that you can see as you take the tour around the chapels on the outside walls.
I found this cathedral far more stunning from the outside than in but that's my personal preference and I'd still highly recommend a ticket to go inside.
A must if you're in Prague for sure.
Inside is housed an impressive collection of art and sculptures that you can see as you take the tour around the chapels on the outside walls.
I found this cathedral far more stunning from the outside than in but that's my personal preference and I'd still highly recommend a ticket to go inside.
A must if you're in Prague for sure.
Written January 16, 2020
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DanaS
Vancouver, Canada531 contributions
Does the cathedral south tower require a separate ticket from the castle complex admission? If so, where can I buy it?
Lisa W
Wichita Falls, TX962 contributions
I went as part of a guided tour, where the tickets were included with the package. But if I remember correctly, I believe they gave us separate tickets for each. I believe you can either buy tickets online or on site.
wendmyway
Hockley, UK206 contributions
Are most of the famous sites to visit very busy in June?
Diego B
Wiesbaden, Germany50 contributions
I’m thinking they will be busy in June because it’s the summer. I was there in the winter and there was a lot of people. I imagine the summer is busier. However, if you go to certain places in the morning there isn’t a lot of people yet.
Gloria B
Vignola, Italy4 contributions
Io vorrei visitare solo la Cattedrale di San Vito,non il Castello che mi basta vedere da fuori,devo comunque fare la fila per vederla?
Eugenio B
Montichiari, Italy20 contributions
Entrare non costa nulla ma sei limitata all ingresso mentre se vuoi visitare i vari altari devi muniti di ticket
Britt v
Velsen-Noord, The Netherlands1 contribution
Are there any costs attached to entering this Cathedral?
Silva_Santos_1952
Lisbon, Portugal285 contributions
Yes. I don't remember how much. May be 6 euros. Pay attention that there are 4 or 5 different ticket, giving access to difffent monuments.
Sara S
Metuchen
Will there be a Mass on Wednesday August 21. What time? Is there a way of getting to the Church without climbing many stairs or climbing up a steep hill. We are in our 80s and don’t do stairs or steep hills very well.
Clogs
Poland2,962 contributions
Use tram No. 22 to Pohořelec and have an easy stroll down the hill. In 10 minutes you reach Hradčany square. Entrance and security check on the left side of the castle. Mass is held on weekdays at 07:00 (morning).
PaulaMatri75
Pescara, Italy98 contributions
È possibile visitare solo la cattedrale senza dover fare anche il biglietto per il castello?
luana s
51 contributions
scusa il ritardo ma ho letto la tua domanda solo ora. il biglietto è necessario, costa 20 euro a persona ma consente di visitare tutta la zona del castello. vale la pena farlo. spero di aver risposto in tempo, buon divertimento
PaulaMatri75
Pescara, Italy98 contributions
È possibile visitare solo la cattedrale senza dover fare anche il biglietto per il castello?
Lorenzo M
Senigallia, Italy106 contributions
La cattedrale è dentro il castello a cui si accede senza il biglietto, che si fa all'interno del complesso. Anche l'accesso alla cattedrale si può fare senza il biglietto, perché in realtà i tornelli dove il biglietto va esibito sono all'inizio della navata a sinistra. Quindi sì, puoi entrare senza biglietto e guardare la cattedrale senza fare il giro delle navate.
D'Arcy F
Montreal38 contributions
Do we have to pay, if yes how much.
Thanks
ani19
Argentina3,072 contributions
Hola, el acceso hasta el vestíbulo de la Catedral es gratuito, para continuar se puede comprar un ticket combinado con el Castillo de Praga, el precio ronda las 250 coronas checas ( aproximadamente €10 ). Cabe la salvedad que los checos en general sólo aceptan su propia moneda, o bien conviene utilizar tarjeta de crédito. Buena suerte
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