The Cathedral of St. Wenceslas in Olomouc
The towers of this most notable church in Olomouc contribute to the typical silhouette of the historical city centre. It was founded at the beginning of the 12th century by prince Svatopluk, the construction was taken over by his son Wenceslas and later bishop Jindřich Zdík. The temple was consecrated in 1131 and became a bishopric church after being finished ten years later.
Construction work did not cease in the course of the following centuries either. The most significant contribution to the church’s design was the Neo-Gothic reconstruction overseen by archbishop Friedrich cardinal Furstenberg. In 1883–1892 the cathedral got a new west face with two towers and three entry portals, an almost 102m tall south tower, the highest church tower in Moravia, as well as the north chapel of St. Cyril and Methodius. In 1962 the cathedral was listed among national cultural landmarks.
