Picture of the day - December 13, 2007

Prague's spectacular Cathedral of St. Vitus

Photo courtesy of Frank Ungaro. Some of the world's most beautiful architecture can be found in places of worship, and today's picture by photographer Frank Ungaro offers a look at a true architectural masterpiece: The Cathedral of St. Vitas in Prague, the capitol city of the Czech Republic. Prague has the well-deserved reputation of being one of Europe's most beautiful cities, and The Cathedral of St. Vitas has dominated the city's skyline for centuries. But as a member of the former "Soviet Block", the communist government of Czechoslovakia severely restricted travel into and out of the country, leaving it with little or no tourist industry to speak of. After the fall of the "Iron Curtain" in the early 1990's, the city of Prague quickly became one of the most visited destinations on the European continent. Finally, after decades of isolation, the magnificent Cathedral and Prague Castle were once again open to the world. Here are a few words from the photographer about today's wonderful photograph: "I took this picture late in the morning in July of this year. This is the Cathedral of St. Vitus which is located on the main grounds of the famous Prague Castle. The Castle is significant because it overlooks the City of Prague and is visible from almost everywhere, making it the perfect tool for a tourist that is trying to keep his or her bearings in a foreign location. Out of the 1500 or so pictures I took in Europe during that trip, this one is my absolute favorite."    --Frank Ungaro Click here to comment on this picture.   Visit the POTD Archives for previous "Pictures Of The Day"!     Submit a photo of your own!            Why I publish the "Picture of the Day"