- The Basilica of St. Vitus (German: Münster-Basilika St. Vitus ) also called Mönchengladbach Basilica Is a Catholic church in Mönchengladbach in Germany.
- The Basilica of St. Vitus is part of the Gladbach Abbey, which was founded in 974 by Archbishop Gero of Cologne and monk Sandrad from Trier.
- St. Vitus Basilica is indeed a remarkable example of Gothic architecture within Prague Palace. Its soaring towers and intricate stained glass windows serve as a...
- We visited Monchengladbach recently and the lovely Basilica of St Vitus overlooks Gero Park.
- Built over a time span of almost 600 years, St Vitus is one of the most richly endowed cathedrals in central Europe.
- The first true knowledge about the foundation of the St. Vitus abbey dates back to a document from the late 11th century, probably from the scriptorium of the...
- A minor basilica of the Diocese of Aachen, in Mönchengladbach, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
- Markuskirche is an Evangelical church, dedicated to St. Mark. This family church houses a Markuszentrum, a youth center where young people offer services and...
- These facts highlight the historical, architectural, and cultural significance of St. Vitus Cathedral, making it a must-visit destination for anyone traveling to Prague.
- The basilica is located on a hill above the Geroweiher (~ Gero's Pond), which you can see above.
- Mathew of Arras and Peter Parler were the two architects who worked on the construction of St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague Castle.
- Pope Paul VI elevated the church to the rank of Minor Basilica in 1973.
- This bronze St Vitus plaque was made by the sculptor Egino Weinert (1920 - 2012) and carries the inscription "An das Leben glauben", German for "Believe in life".
