Romanesque architecture in Prague

A prime example of Romanesque architecture in Prague is the St. George's Basilica, at the Prague castle.

Founded by Vratislav I. around the year 920AD as the second church in the founding settlement of  ​​Prague.It was consecrated in  925AD, on the occasion of the transfer of the relics of St. Ludmila of Tetín.
It present  appearance, with  a baroque facade was added in 1722 covering the original Romanesque entrance.

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Its colorful and rich baroque facade is in sharp contrast with the simplistic, plane and massive Romanesque styling from 920.

As is typical for Romanesque architecture, the church towers have  a stone roof  supported by  thick wall , which could only accommodate small and deep windows, for structural safety.

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The right set of windows, reveal its Romanesque styling, as it visible the windows utilise the semi-circular arch used by Roman aqua duct builders.

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Rob's Prague Architectural tour is a  walking tour focused on the historical architecture of Prague.
looking at Prague through its most visible monuments and it is a handy guide to Prague Architecture with its dazzling display of architectural styles. Ranging from Pre-Gothic Romanesque chapels   to Renaissance palaces, Baroque churches, Art Nouveau hotels in Prague to the Architectural horrors of Communist architecture, all within the historical context of when and why these building were built. 
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