Saints Peter and Paul Rotunda

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Pre-Romanesque Rotunda of Saints Peter and Paul dates from the late 10th century and is the oldest preserved sacral structure in Czech Republic. The first mention of the rotunda dates from 976. It collapsed in the 15th century, but was restored later. Inside the rotunda there is an exhibition of archaeological finds.

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Address
Podhradní, Starý Plzenec, Czech Republic

Established
10th century

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