Side Chapel of St Barbara is a photograph by Joan Carroll which was uploaded on September 11th, 2013.
Side Chapel of St Barbara
From outside to inside, St Barbara's Church wows you at every turn. It�s difficult to appreciate the splendour of the cathedral from close... more
by Joan Carroll
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Title
Side Chapel of St Barbara
Artist
Joan Carroll
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photograph
Description
From outside to inside, St Barbara's Church wows you at every turn. It�s difficult to appreciate the splendour of the cathedral from close up, and impossible to entirely capture its beauty in a photograph from afar. The intricacy of the flying buttresses, the unique tent-like sailing spires, and the marvelous cliff-top setting combine to make a visit to the cathedral an awe-inspiring experience. The ceiling of the central nave is awe-inspiring but the side chapels like this one also show their own beauty and peace. St Barbara's is considered the most spectacular Gothic cathedral in the Czech Republic, a land noted for its Gothic Cathedrals. Construction of the church was begun in the 1300s, by the rich mine owners of Kutn� Hora. in an attempt to further their religious independence from the Cistercian monastery at Sedlec and compete with the grandeur of Prague�s St. Vitus cathedral. St. Barbara is the patron saint of miners, and many of the interior adornments reflect mining life. Stained-glass windows and frescoes depict winches, ore-trading, and medieval minting techniques, and the ceiling murals include depictions of the miners� guild coat of arms. St Barbara's is a UNESCO world Heritage site.
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September 11th, 2013
