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About Tyn Church
Tyn Church is a cult building in Prague, one of the most impressive gothic buildings of Europe and business card Old Town Square. His spiky spikes pierce the sky and the temple dominates the square, hidden behind the facades of the houses, but at the same time being the most visible part of it. Tynsky The temple is a vast gallery of Gothic, Renaissance and early baroque, and the organ is the oldest in Prague.
The history of the temple begins in the 12th century. Already at this time in his place Romanesque basilica was built. History began in the 14th century. modern Tyn Church when rich people decided to build here is a new church. Construction of the temple continued until the beginning of 16 century. And in the 17th century, the interior was reconstructed in the Baroque style.
Tyn Church reached us through the centuries almost damaged, not counting a couple of fires, after which they restored the north tower and the vault of the nave.
Tyn Church
Facade
The facade of the Tyn Church is a great example. gothic He builds out of plastered stone blocks and local limestone. The church is made in the shape of a three-nave. basilicas with double chambers, which are about 80 meters high. The size of the temple: length – 52 meters, width – 28 meters.
Interior
The interior of the Tyn Church is a quaint blend of Gothic, Renaissance and early baroque. The most beautiful elements: Gothic portal Parlera, the main altar with paintings Skreta, the oldest organ of Prague and ancient tombstones.
Interior of the Tyn Church
Mode of operation and cost
All days, except Mondays, from 10.00 to 13.00 and from 15.00 to 17.00 The cost of a visit is 25 kroons (1 euro).
How to get there?
- metro – station Staroměstská, line A
- tram -1 2 6 14 17 18 22 23 41 53 57 59, Staroměstská
Video – Tyn Church
