Church of St. Nicholas - A Baroque Masterpiece

In a city full of spires, the Church of Saint Nicholas sure found a way to stand out. Dominating the skyline of Mala Strana, Prague's New Town, the Church is breathtaking both inside and out.

St. Nicholas Mala Strana

* From a distance, St. Nicholas looks very formidable!



Church of St. Nicholas

* Now check out the interior!!

Church of St. Nicholas


Church of St. Nicholas

* The Church is known as the most beautiful Baroque church in Prague.

Church of St. Nicholas

* Hidden in one of the Chapels is this gentleman asking for alms (?).. or just saying hey!

Church of St. Nicholas

* St. Nicholas, known as the Wonderworker, is one of Christianity's earliest and most beloved Saints.

Church of St. Nicholas

* Revered by Catholics, the Orthodox, Lutherans, Anglicans, Baptists, Methodists and Presbyterian Christians.

Church of St. Nicholas

* Making him a figure almost ALL Christians agree was very holy!

Church of St. Nicholas

* And how could he not be? When Saint Nicholas was also the man known as Santa Claus!

Church of St. Nicholas

* Only good boys and girls are welcome in Santa's home.

Church of St. Nicholas

* The view is even more grand from the 2nd floor!

Church of St. Nicholas

Church of St. Nicholas

* Hmmm Sepultura...

Church of St. Nicholas

Church of St. Nicholas

* The search for Santa's elves continues!

Church of St. Nicholas

* Definitely worth the price of admission!

Church of St. Nicholas

* Why live in the North Pole when you have a crib as grand as this!

Church of St. Nicholas

Church of St. Nicholas




* Here's a 360 view of the Church interior!

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