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Church of St. Nicholas is located in Prague at the Old Town Square .Was built in Baroque style between 1732-1737 by architect Kilian Ignac Dientzenhofer. St Nicholas church is a grandiose affair, not only because of one of the finest cupolas in city, but also of a lovely facade and cherub-laden, lavish interior. Inside you can see beautiful paintings and sculptures that are certainly worth seeing. Famous composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, played the organ in St. Nicholas Church. Throughout the year many concerts are held here. Everywhere, frescoes and pictures show the life of St Nicholas (Nikulas) who, gave gifts to children and women and the holiday is celebrated in his honor on 6th of December every year, with his gold statue also decorating the high altar. | |
Location: Hotel Cerna Liska | Country: Czech Republic | See map | |
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