The two Churches of St Nicholas

You can visit both Churches of St Nicholas, the parish Church of St Nicholas in Old Town Square, built in C12th, admission free but you have to stand just inside the entrance and the High Baroque masterpiece of the Little Town Square, Church of St Nicholas, 50Kc, built 1700’s.

I tried to take a photo inside the parish church, vying for space against the barrier, leaning over to try and get a shot of the altar with its frescoes showing the life St Nicholas. Surrendering instead to the best view I had, the nave in front of me and the overwhelming chandelier that hangs low over the pews. The church was given to the Hussites after the war and now holds concerts in the evening.


Facing west on Charles Bridge the skyline beyond the bridge towers is dominated by a turquoise dome and bell-tower. These belong to the Church of St Nicholas. To sum up the interior: larger than life white statues, gold plastering everywhere, artificial marble, frescoes on the high vaulted/domed ceilings, and artworks on each of its side chapel walls. Its organ was played by Mozart in 1787. It also holds concerts most nights, mainly on its organ.