One of the first Kings of the Czechs was sainted St Vitus after he died. Due to the work he did during his life, he was nominated the protector of the city.

St Vitus Cathedral is a large cathedral that is central to the Prague Castle both in position and importance. It took 8 centuries to complete and marries a large variety of styles and building methods from during this time. Wars, fires and poverty were all reasons for the cathedral’s slow progress.

An extremely long, narrow church with a small nave and huge arches on either side, the church is exquisitely decorated with detailed stained glass windows.

As it is free entrance, there is always massive queues and many people. It is worth the wait though, so get ready to stand. A walk up to the clock tower is not for the faint-hearted, but does give spectacular views over Prague and the castle complex.

Located inside Prague Castle, St Vitus Cathedral is a towering Gothic structure near the front castle gate. Although construction started in 1344, the last bits of window detail weren’t completed until 1929!

The entire cathedral is awe-inspiring, but particularly impressive are the side chapels, one of ornate stonework for St Wenceslas. The shining silver tomb of St John of Nepomunk is no less amazing. You can descend into the (cramped) crypt, and ascend the nearly 300 steps of the tower.

St Vitus’s stained glass windows are incredible.