St Bartholomew's Cathedral, Pilsen

Check out the view from the top of the Czech Republic's highest church spire at St Bartholomew's Cathedral. If you're standing on the 60 m (195 ft) high gallery of the tower on a clear day, you can see all the way to the mountain peaks of the Šumava region. The construction of this state-protected cultural monument took more than two centuries, beginning in 1295 and wrapping up early in the 16th century. The cathedral features some priceless works of art, the most valuable of which is the 14th-century Gothic statue Madonna of Plzeň, which is next to the altar. The stained-glass windows and the monumental crucifix on the main altar are particularly stunning, too. Take a look at our Pilsen online trip planner to schedule your visit to St Bartholomew's Cathedral and learn about what else to see and do during your holiday.