St. Bartholomew Cathedral

The building of the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew started after 1295 and in was finished at the beginning of the 16th century. The sculpture of the Pilsen Madonna (arenaceous marl) on the mail altar) is from 1390 and it is one of the most valuable statues of the so called Czech “beautiful Madonna style” (its replica at the top of the plague column is from the 17th century). The “Šternerk” chapel with an overhanging roof bolt dates back to the first half of the 16th century.

In 1993, the Pope John Paul II established a bishopric in Pilsen and the Church of St. Bartholomew became a cathedral. The cathedral tower with its 102,6 m (336 feet) is the highest church tower in Bohemia and a favourite viewing point.

Sightseeing Tours

The tower

102,6 m (336 feet) high – the highest church tower in Bohemia. 301 stairs to the gallery (62 m /203 feet). When suitable weather conditions, the Šumava Mountains may be seen in the distance of 72 km (45 miles).

Interior

Pseudo-Gothic main altar – the Pilsen Madonna (listed national cultural monument), monumental Calvary, stained-glass windows
The “Šternberk” Chapel – late Gothic style, overhanging roof bolt, Secession Czech altar by J. Kastner.

Location: Square of the Republic