St. James the Greater
St. James the Greater (Kostel Sv. Jakuba) is a significant Late Gothic religious building located on Jakubské náměstí (St. James’s Square) in the historical center of the city. The church tower reaches a height of 92 meters.
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The interior
The interior of the Church of St. James the Greater in Brno is characterized by its three-nave hall design, supported by slender, clustered columns that rise to support the elaborate Late Gothic rib vaulting, and features a combination of original Gothic elements alongside Baroque additions, including several altars and a notable pulpit, while also housing the tomb of Louis Raduit de Souches.
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Roof truss
Centuries-old wooden roof truss system that remains one of the largest and best-preserved medieval timber structures in Central Europe. Recently opened to the public for special tours, this sprawling, cavernous attic space allows visitors to walk among the massive, historic beams and marvel at the breathtaking craftsmanship of medieval carpenters.
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Nehaňba
At the southern window of the tower, you can spot the famous, cheeky little statue of a Nehaňba, bare-bottomed man (the ‘indecent little man’), supposedly placed there by a master builder as a permanent insult to his rivals.
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