St. Giles' Church (Prague) Explained

St. Giles' Church
Native Name:Kostel svatého Jiljí
Native Name Lang:cs
Coordinates:50.0844°N 14.4182°W
Location:Prague
Country:Czech Republic

The Church of Saint Giles (Czech: Kostel svatého Jiljí) is a church in Prague, Czech Republic.[1] This monumental three-aisled church was built on the foundations of a Romanesque church. Subsequently, numerous reconstructions took place during the 12th to 14th century. The Church of St. Giles in Prague was consecrated on 4 May 1371.In 1625, the church was donated to the Dominican order, which has served here and in the adjacent monastery ever since. The church was remodeled in Baroque style.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Church of St Giles. Official Tourist Website for Prague.
  2. Web site: The Church of St. Giles.