The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul (Czech: Katedrála svatého Petra a Pavla) is a Roman Catholic cathedral located on the Petrov hill in the Brno-střed district of the city of Brno in the Czech Republic.

Cathedral dominating the city from atop Petrov Hill. The cathedral – nicknamed Petrov, like the hill – dates back to the 11th and 12th centuries, when a Romanesque chapel was built on the top of a hill.

Once a small Romanesque Basilica on Petrov Hill, later rebuilt in the Gothic style, the cathedral was built in 1777 after the Brno bishopric was created. Now its two tall towers, together with Špilberk Castle , form the characteristic silhouette of the city of Brno.

Feb 24, 2025 · Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. Iconic Landmark. Perched majestically on Petrov Hill, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul dominates Brno’s skyline with its impressive 84-meter Gothic towers.

St. Peter and Paul Cathedral is one of the most important showplace in Czech Republic and view point number one in Brno. Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul is also pictured on Czech ten Koruna coin. Towers of Petrov are 92 yards (84 metre) high. The interior is in baroque movement. The exterior is Gothic.

The St. Peter and Paul Cathedral, located in Brno, Czech Republic, is a magnificent example of Gothic architecture and a significant historical landmark. This cathedral not only serves as a place of worship but also embodies the artistic and cultural heritage of the region. In this section, we will explore the cathedral's historical ...

May 15, 2024 · The cathedral has two names, Petrov or The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. You can see the cathedral from many parts of Brno as it is perched on the top of a hill. I enjoyed seeing the building from the castle, Denis Park and various squares in the centre of Brno.

This neo-Gothic cathedral is famous for the bells that always ring noon at 11 A.M., a tradition that dates back to a 1645 siege by the Swedes.

The Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul is at present freely open to the public, who can attend services and also visit the crypt, the tower and the permanent exhibition of vestments and other sacral textiles as well as various liturgical objects. Sources: BÍLEK, Jiří. Brněnské kostely. Brno: Kartuziánské nakladatelství, 2006. 249s.

The Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul is a national cultural monument, one of the most important architectural monuments of South Moravia and one of the most distinctive monuments of Brno. The building is a recent neo-Gothic reconstruction (1904-1909).