This place occupies a central position in Prague, on Martinska street, next to the National Avenue.
Historical buildings in Prague feature a variety of architectural styles. The Church of St. Martin in the Wall is no exception. It was originally built in the Romanesque style and was later converted into the Gothic style in 1178. In ancient times, when fortifications were just beginning to be built, near the future city of Prague there was a village known as St. Martin's County. After unification with the city, the church received its name - St. Martin in the Wall.
This church perfectly combines elements of different architectural styles - high and late Gothic, as well as Baroque and pseudo-Gothic from the reconstruction in 1905. The original Romanesque style remains only in memory, but can be seen in the dungeon pillar. The current nave dates back to the mid-13th century.
The church tower, seen from the rear, shows how harmoniously it fits into the walls of the city. "
During the reign of Karel IV from 1360 to 1370, the church was rebuilt in a Gothic style. A ribbed vault appeared above the altar, which is considered one of the oldest in the Czech Republic. Today we enter the church through a baroque portal built in 1779, with a copy of a painting of St. Martin. The original of this painting was kept inside the church. However, the Church of St. Martin in the Wall encountered difficulties during the time of Emperor Joseph II. It was closed due to humidity and began to be used as a warehouse. But thanks to the financial assistance of the Goltsev family from Kwietnica, the church was again transformed and became a temple after the late Gothic reconstruction.
Historical buildings in Prague feature a variety of architectural styles. The Church of St. Martin in the Wall is no exception. It was originally built in the Romanesque style and was later converted into the Gothic style in 1178. In ancient times, when fortifications were just beginning to be built, near the future city of Prague there was a village known as St. Martin's County. After unification with the city, the church received its name - St. Martin in the Wall.
This church perfectly combines elements of different architectural styles - high and late Gothic, as well as Baroque and pseudo-Gothic from the reconstruction in 1905. The original Romanesque style remains only in memory, but can be seen in the dungeon pillar. The current nave dates back to the mid-13th century.
The church tower, seen from the rear, shows how harmoniously it fits into the walls of the city. "
During the reign of Karel IV from 1360 to 1370, the church was rebuilt in a Gothic style. A ribbed vault appeared above the altar, which is considered one of the oldest in the Czech Republic. Today we enter the church through a baroque portal built in 1779, with a copy of a painting of St. Martin. The original of this painting was kept inside the church. However, the Church of St. Martin in the Wall encountered difficulties during the time of Emperor Joseph II. It was closed due to humidity and began to be used as a warehouse. But thanks to the financial assistance of the Goltsev family from Kwietnica, the church was again transformed and became a temple after the late Gothic reconstruction.
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