One of the most interesting Romanesque buildings in the region, Saint Trophime Cathedral, is located on Place de la Republique. It was built on the site of the original (5th century) St. Stephen's Cathedral. In the 12th century, the relics of St. Trofim were transferred here and the temple was renamed.
The magnificent portal of the Cathedral, carved from limestone, was made in 1180-90. The appearance of the portal is inspired by the Roman triumphal arch, and in the style of drawings and plant motifs, the influence of early Christian art is obvious.
The cathedral is known for many significant events. In 1178, the legendary emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Frederick Barbarossa, was crowned king of Burgundy here, who later absurdly drowned in a Palestinian river during the Crusade. And in 1365, another emperor, Charles (the one whose name bears the famous bridge in the center of Prague) forced himself to be crowned there, not being afraid of the sad fate of his predecessor.
In addition to the Cathedral itself, the cloister built in the 12th century makes an unforgettable impression. Part of it belongs to the Romanesque style, part to the Gothic. But at the same time, it surprisingly harmoniously combines both styles. The entrance to the cloister is separate, through the neighboring courtyard, the cost is 2.60 euros (2013 price).
In the northern part of the cloister there is a hall with 7 tapestries from the end of the 17th century with scenes from the history of the 1st Crusade. You can also go up to the second floor of the cloister and admire the Cathedral and the courtyard from above.
The magnificent portal of the Cathedral, carved from limestone, was made in 1180-90. The appearance of the portal is inspired by the Roman triumphal arch, and in the style of drawings and plant motifs, the influence of early Christian art is obvious.
The cathedral is known for many significant events. In 1178, the legendary emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Frederick Barbarossa, was crowned king of Burgundy here, who later absurdly drowned in a Palestinian river during the Crusade. And in 1365, another emperor, Charles (the one whose name bears the famous bridge in the center of Prague) forced himself to be crowned there, not being afraid of the sad fate of his predecessor.
In addition to the Cathedral itself, the cloister built in the 12th century makes an unforgettable impression. Part of it belongs to the Romanesque style, part to the Gothic. But at the same time, it surprisingly harmoniously combines both styles. The entrance to the cloister is separate, through the neighboring courtyard, the cost is 2.60 euros (2013 price).
In the northern part of the cloister there is a hall with 7 tapestries from the end of the 17th century with scenes from the history of the 1st Crusade. You can also go up to the second floor of the cloister and admire the Cathedral and the courtyard from above.
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