St. Jacob's Basilica

The Basilica of St. James in Prague's Old Town is an important Roman Catholic church and part of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Its history goes back to the 13th century, when Wenceslas I had a Gothic predecessor church built here. After a devastating fire in 1689, the building was redesigned in the Baroque style. Today, you'll find a monumental interior with a three-aisled floor plan, defined by a barrel vault and Baroque galleries. The architecture is enriched by pilasters of artificial marble and decorative stucco reliefs on the facade. Among its special treasures are a Pietà, the tomb of High Chamberlain Vratislav of Mitrovice, and a historic mummified forearm. The imposing organ, with its numerous stops and pipes, also draws the eye. As a minor basilica, the church holds a high canonical status and invites you to a memorable cultural discovery.