Cathedral of Sts Peter & Paul

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Brno, Czech Republic. The Statue of Saint Paul looking at the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Paul.

This 14th-century cathedral atop Petrov Hill was originally built on the site of a pagan temple to Venus and has been reconstructed many times since. The highly decorated 11m-high main altar with figures of Sts Peter and Paul was carved by Viennese sculptor Josef Leimer in 1891. You can climb the tower for dramatic views.

The Renaissance Bishop's Palace adjoins the cathedral. To the left is the pleasantDenis Gardens, a verdant park sweeping around Petrov Hill.


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