St. Nicholas Church is one of the most popular Baroque church in Prague. It has also been termed as one of the most significant churches in the north of the Alps as the building holds immense value historically. This church is located in the centre of Lesser town square and is the largest church present in Prague. It has been one of the visited places by tourists since the past 300 years. The church holds a lot of beauty and Baroque designs add up to its magnificence and grandeur. It is a sight to look at, and you would want to take several images at this building.
Decor
To begin with, the decor of St. Nicholas Church is a perfect example of the Baroque architect. Once you enter the church, the interior unfolds itself, which is more pretty than the exterior by all means. The opulent embellishment adds galore to the building. Furthermore, the ceiling of this church is worth mentioning as it is one of the best pieces of frescoes in Europe. The light and dark contrast inside the church have been played with very artistically, and they enhance the grace of the church overall.
The Snooping Monk
The ceiling of St. Nicholas Church is very famous due to the story of the snooping monk. It is said that the artist who was painting the ceiling of this church, requested that nobody would be allowed to work with him and people would only get to see the final piece of his work. However, one day, a monk was spotted by the artists, snooping on his work. As a punishment, the artist included him in this fresco. Therefore, when people visit this place, they try to find the snooping monk on the ceiling, and you must give it a try too. It is fun!
Climb up to the Gallery
The St. Nicholas Church has a lot to offer rather than just the ground level beauty. Climb up to get a close and better look at the gallery and the fresco too. You are also allowed to scramble on the bell tower and get eye-catching views across the roofs.
Opening Hours
In January, the church remains open on a daily basis, from 9 am to 4 pm. In February, it stays open all days, but the timings are different. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the timings for February are 9 am to 5 pm, and for weekdays, it stays open from 9 am to 4 pm.
From March to October, the church opens daily from 9 am to 5 pm and from November to December, it opens from 9 am to 4 pm. However, in December, the Christmas timings differ and are announced at that given period.
FEE
The basic entrance fee for St. Nicholas Church is 100 CZK and reduced one cost you around 60 CZK.