Nepomuk

St. John of Nepomuk lived in the 14^th century and was made a saint in 1729. He was important also outside of Bohemia and Europe and became the most significant Baroque saint. In the Czech Republic, you will find statues and crosses dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk on virtually every corner. In the lower part of the square, on the spot formerly occupied by an old house believed to be John’s birthplace, there is a majestic Baroque church devoted to him, designed by Kilian Ignatius Dientzenhofer. The small altar in the middle of the church is called John’s cradle as it is believed that it was right here where the saint was born. The interior is an excellent example of Baroque architecture and art. You can admire the organ or the carving work of the old masters, such as the striking pulpit from the 18^th century.