St. Stephen's Cathedral, Litoměřice Explained

St. Stephen's Cathedral
Other Name:Katedrála sv. Štěpána
Location:Litoměřice
Country: Czech Republic
Denomination:Roman Catholic Church

The St. Stephen's Cathedral[1] (Czech: Katedrála sv. Štěpána) or simply Cathedral of Litoměřice,[2] is the name given to a religious building of the Catholic Church that works as a cathedral of the Diocese of Litoměřice,[3] and is also one of the most important cultural sites in the city. It is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.[4]

Located on a hill in the place of an older church (originally a basilica) The temple was built in Romanesque style in the 11th century and rebuilt in the 14th century in the Gothic style. In the presbytery is a large altar dedicated to St. Stephen, patron of the cathedral.

There have been various modifications and repairs especially in 1716, 1778, 1825 and 1892.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.gcatholic.org/churches/europe/3128.htm Cathedral of St. Stephen in Litoměřice
  2. Book: Duca, Marc Di. Czech Republic: The Bradt Travel Guide. 2006-01-01. Bradt Travel Guides. 9781841621500. en.
  3. Book: Masters, Tom. Eastern Europe. 2007-01-01. Lonely Planet. 9781741044768. en.
  4. Book: Horn, Alfred. Czech and Slovak Republic. 1998-01-01. Ingram Pub Services. 9780887296550. en.