St. Jacob's Church (Prague)

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The monumental church (Kostel sv. Jakuba Většího), was founded in 1232 by Václav I., rebuilt in 14th century and later after a fire in 1689 to baroque.
It is the most beautiful Baroque church in Prague, a splendid large building and the longest Prague church after the St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle.
Originally built in the Gothic style, the church’s current look dates from its Baroque reconstruction in 18th century. The façade of the three naves is dominated by richly sculptured reliefs featuring St. Francis of Assisi, St. Jacob and St. Anthony of Padua, all created in the spirit of Italian Baroque illusionism by Ottavio Most. The main altar’s painting depicts St. Jacob’s martyrdom by Václav Vavřinec Reiner.

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