On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Czech statehood, the Bohemian Crown Jewels will be exhibited in the transept of Saint Vitus Cathedral. The skull of Saint Wenceslas, the patron saint of the Czech nation, will be displayed in the Saint Wenceslas Chapel within the cathedral.
The set of Crown Jewels consists of the St. Wenceslas Crown including a casket and cushion, the Royal Sceptre and its casket, the Royal Apple and its casket, the Coronation Cloak and other pieces of attire: a belt, a maniple (an ornamental band worn on the left arm by the celebrant of the Eucharist), a stole and ermine collar. In the Middle Ages, the items also included a ring, golden bracelets and a crystal vessel for holy oil.
OPENING TIME:
Monday - Sunday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
INFORMATION FOR VISITORS:
Tour route: entrance through the Southern gardens from Opyš -> Býčí staircase -> III. courtyard -> entrance to the St. Vitus Cathedral from the west facade.
The visit cannot be booked.
Admission free.
OPENING TIME:
Monday - Sunday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
INFORMATION FOR VISITORS:
Tour route: entrance through the Southern gardens from Opyš -> Býčí staircase -> III. courtyard -> entrance to the St. Vitus Cathedral from the west facade.
The visit cannot be booked.
Admission free.
Address
St. Vitus Cathedral
Prague Castle - 3rd courtyard
Praha 1 - Hradčany
Prague Castle - 3rd courtyard
Praha 1 - Hradčany
