Church of St. James

Welcome, dear travelers and students of architecture, to the vibrant city of Brno, the proud capital of the Moravian region. While many visitors confine their Czech explorations solely to the crowded streets of Prague, those with…

Let us begin our detailed visual inspection by directing our gaze upward, tracing the vertical thrust of the church's most prominent and celebrated feature: its spectacular ninety two meter tall tower. This incredibly slender,…

Before we cross the threshold into the sacred interior, we must take a moment to critically appreciate the complex exterior architecture of the church, particularly as we stand before the magnificent South Portal. The Church of…

Step inside, and allow your eyes a moment to adjust to the sudden, dramatic shift in illumination. We have entered the grand nave of St. …

Let us proceed slowly down the central aisle, our path naturally guided toward the spiritual and architectural focal point of the entire edifice: the magnificent chancel and the High Altar. The chancel, the area containing the…

We now turn our attention away from the celestial heights of the altar to examine a much darker, far more visceral artifact located near the entrance of the church. Follow me back toward the southern aisle, and direct your gaze…

Having explored the soaring, light filled heights of the church and encountered its grim warning near the door, we must now prepare ourselves for the most profound and emotionally heavy aspect of our tour. We are going to descend…

As we emerge from the chilling depths of the ossuary and step back out into the bright, vibrant light of Jakubske Square, it takes a moment for the eyes, and perhaps the soul, to readjust to the bustling reality of the modern…