St. Vitus Cathedral - 10 of them (+Audio)

Discover the heart of the Czech state in a new light. You've surely visited St. Vitus Cathedral many times before. But have you truly seen it❓ For example, do you know the cathedral's full name and where its patrons lie❓ Can you tell at a glance where the original medieval masonry ends and the ambitious 20th-century extension begins❓ Do you have any idea why the vault of the high choir here was an absolute marvel, far ahead of its time across mainland Europe❓ Do you know how many hundreds of kilograms of pure silver were needed to cast the tomb of St. Adalbert and why the sculptor's descendants had to wait an incredible 80 years for its installation❓ And can you, amidst the flood of colour, distinguish the Art Nouveau elegance of Alphonse Mucha's stained-glass windows from the monumental work of Max Švabinský❓
I used to only have a vague idea myself. In regular guidebooks, I found either too little information or, conversely, boring columns of data that were difficult to read on the spot. And when you're standing under that majestic vault, you want to look up, not squint at Wikipedia. That's why we've created a new generation of guide: one that lets you stand in awe while it whispers stories directly into your ear.
Why download this particular guide?
? Uncover hidden secrets: We'll take you where the average visitor isn't allowed. With us, you'll get a glimpse inside the triforium (the inner gallery) and see up close a gallery of selected busts or a relief of a dog and a cat – a curiosity that has captured the imagination of art historians for decades in this “sacred” place.
? Stories instead of dry facts: We'll introduce you to more than 40 personalities – from kings and saints to brilliant master builders – as living characters in the context of their time.
? Unique gallery: Over 120 professional photographs will show you details of the architecture and works of art closer than you could ever capture them yourself.
? Designed for your phone: The elegant design and intuitive controls are optimised specifically for your smartphone's display.

To prove we're not just making promises, let's see how our guide reveals the secrets of the most sacred place in the entire cathedral. In the Chapel of St. Wenceslas, you'll learn to read it like an open book with us:
? 1,345 precious stones at your fingertips: The chapel walls are adorned with over a thousand unique panels of Czech semi-precious stones, such as violet amethysts and red jaspers. We'll reveal the deep symbolic meaning that the medieval masters encoded within them.
?️ The secret of the seven locks: You'll see the inconspicuous door with seven locks, which is the only way to the Crown Jewels – the most valuable symbol of our statehood. ? The true face of the saint: We'll show you the Gothic statue of St. Wenceslas, whose features, according to anthropological research, faithfully depict the prince's actual appearance.
? A thousand years in the same place: You'll learn why the tomb of St. Wenceslas has remained in the very same spot for a thousand years, where his brother Boleslav laid him to rest shortly after his tragic death in 935.
✨ Parler's net vault: Admire the unique net vault at a height of 14 metres, which optically transforms the square space of the chapel into an infinite circle.
Listen and look around you
And the best for last: In the GOLD and BLUE editions, our guide is fully audio-visual.
? No need to read: Put on your headphones and let the narrator's voice guide you.
? Experience the beauty: Instead of watching your screen, you can fully appreciate the play of light in the colourful windows or the details of Parler's workshop, while fascinating insights flow into your ears.
You may have seen St. Vitus Cathedral before. But with us, you will finally truly experience it.
Also, check out other titles from our series, such as the guide to all the statues on Charles Bridge, or follow in the Prague footsteps of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.