St. Vitus Cathedral
St. Vitus Cathedral is the by far most known sacred building in Prague. Dominating the Castle and the city skyline, it can be considered the Prague trademark. It is the masterpiece of the High Gothic style, featuring large rosette above the main entrance, array of outside supporting pillars and windows created of colored glass mosaic. If you go inside, concentrate on the area behind altar - this is the oldest and most interesting part of the cathedral, initiated by King Charles IV in the 14th Century. As the Czech Kingdom had not been always prosperous during the last 1000 years, the cathedral was completely finished only in the late 19th century by adding the second front tower. Nevertheless St. Vitus is definitely the best place to admire the Czech Gothics style of Petr Parler and his followers. Its dominant position is given also by the fact that it is not integrated into the Castle walls or buildings. The only other comparable sacred building in Czechia is the St. Barbora Cathedral in Kutna Hora.St. Nicolaus Church
St. Nicolaus Church is dominating the Lesser Town Square. It is definitely the most famous and also the largest Baroque church in Prague, known especially for its organs and concerts of medieval music. It belongs among the most valuable Baroque sacred buildings located north of Alps. You can admire its monumental inner space and decorations along with the highest ceiling in Prague. The outer facade and profile is probably less intriguing as the Church is partially integrated with the former Jesuit House, used today by the Charles University.Church of Lady Maria Snow
Relatively unknown and overlooked by tourists, this church and monastery with adjacent Franciscaner Gardens next to Venceslav Square was originated by King Charles IV in 1347 as the basis of the largest crown cathedral of Czech Kingdom. The section finished is just the presbyterium while the whole cathedral was projected to be 100 meters long and to have 40 meters high ceiling. However this plan was abandoned by the following kings. Inside you can admire one of the highest altar structures in Prague. The monastery garden is open to public and serves as a hideout in the crowded city center and passage from Venceslav to Jungmann Square.