Location Litoměřice Denomination Roman Catholic Church Architect Giulio Broggio | Country Czech Republic Phone +420 416 707 511 | |
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Address Dómské nám., 412 88 Litoměřice, Czechia Burials Jaroslaw Ignaz von Sternberg, Johann Adam Wratislaw von Mitrowitz Similar Kostel Všech Svatých, Kostel Zvěstování Panny M, Radobýl, Oblastní muzeum v Litoměřicích, Kostel Vzkříšení Páně Ter | ||
The St. Stephen's Cathedral (Czech: Katedrála sv. Štěpána) or simply Cathedral of Litoměřice, is the name given to a religious building of the Catholic Church that works as a cathedral of the Diocese of Litoměřice, and is also one of the most important cultural sites in the city. It is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
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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St. Stephen's Cathedral, Litoměřice Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA