It was hard to miss the royal mausoleum in the middle of the cathedral’s chancel in front of the high altar. There were stairs that led down to the royal crypt where tombs of the Czech Republic’s royalty and patron saints were laid to rest. The two tombs on top were of Ferdinand I and his wife that were built between 1571 and 1589.
But the sarcophagus of St. John Nepomuk was impressive. He was a Czech archbishop and martyr who died in 1393. He was canonized in 1736 and an Austrian architect designed hise tomb. It includes over two tons of silver sculpture.
He is depicted with 5 stars over his head.
But the sarcophagus of St. John Nepomuk was impressive. He was a Czech archbishop and martyr who died in 1393. He was canonized in 1736 and an Austrian architect designed hise tomb. It includes over two tons of silver sculpture.
He is depicted with 5 stars over his head.
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