| St. George's Basilica (Bazilika Sv. Jiří) was founded by Prince Vratislav in 920 and is the oldest church building in the Prague Castle complex. It is also the best preserved Romanesque church in Prague. In 973, it was enlarged with the addition of St. George's Benedictine Convent. In 1142, however, St. George's had to be rebuilt following a fire. The stunning Baroque facade we see today was added in 1671-1691.
The ceiling inside St. George's Basilica is constructed of dark wood, its height accentuated by the narrow width of the church and its massive stone walls. Atmospheric lighting fills the church, provided by sunlight streaming in through the decorative windows during the day, and wall lights at night. The overall effect is very olde worlde. The altar painting and frescos in the dome are the work of V.V. Reiner. Within the church lie the tombs of significant historical figures, such as Prince Vratislav and Boleslav II. The tomb of St. Ludmila, the saint and widow of the 9th century ruler Prince Borivoj, can be seen in the Gothic Chapel of St. Ludmila.
To enter St. George's Basilica, visitors need to buy a Prague Castle Self-Guided Ticket or book a guided Prague Castle Tour With Entrance Ticket.
Alternatively, the church hosts classical concerts. St. George's high ceiling and Romanesque architecture, coupled with its romantic setting within Prague Castle, make it a wonderful venue. Concerts only run during the main tourist season, and are popular, so advance booking is essential (Prague Castle is a distance to travel only to find an event you wish to attend is sold out). In winter, St. George's Basilica is not heated. For the concerts, blankets are available for comfort, but it is still advisable to wear warm clothing. View listings and book concert tickets. | 
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