St. Stephen's Cathedral, Litoměřice

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]

St. Stephen's Cathedral
Katedrála sv. Štěpána
LocationLitoměřice
Country Czech Republic
DenominationRoman Catholic Church

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.

See also
  • Roman Catholicism in the Czech Republic
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral
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References
  1. Cathedral of St. Stephen in Litoměřice
  2. Duca, Marc Di (2006-01-01). Czech Republic: The Bradt Travel Guide. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781841621500.
  3. Masters, Tom (2007-01-01). Eastern Europe. Lonely Planet. ISBN 9781741044768.
  4. Horn, Alfred (1998-01-01). Czech and Slovak Republic. Ingram Pub Services. ISBN 9780887296550.


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