St. Barbara's Cathedral Locations

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Construction of the church dedicated to St. Barbara began in 1388, when local wealthy miners, townspeople and patrician families decided that the town needed a representative sanctuary. Intermittent construction and alterations continued until the beginning of the 20th century, fortunately always with sensitivity and respect for the original Gothic style.
The Cathedral of St. Barbara is one of the four cathedrals in Bohemia, and the fact that the building was funded by the townspeople and not by the church was later reflected in its unique decoration. The original Gothic paintings depict miners and craftsmen from the smelters in addition to classical church motifs. Later additions such as stained glass windows (added since the early 20th century, with the latest from 2014) depict not only saints, but also figures performing various modern professions.
In the game you can find many references to the cathedral from townspeople and guild members, for whom the construction of the cathedral was a matter of prestige. The wealthy competed to immortalise themselves in the decoration through generous sponsorship, including securing specific altars. Space and the number of altars were limited, so only the most generous could leave their mark in history.

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