The Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a three-nave Romanesque building in essence, acquired its present appearance through a Baroque adaptation. For Alphonse Mucha it became one of his first great sources of inspiration, due to its main nave decorations by J. W. Neunherzt; a cycle of frescoes with Marian motifs on the vault; and on the walls frescoes with scenes from the life of St Norbert. Marie Muchová recalls: ‘Strahov remained a dearly loved memory for him, and even in Paris he told me of his moments of fervour, sitting engrossed by the lovely music as his eyes surveyed the beauty of painted vaulting, bringing out his longing to create equally beautiful imagery to glorify God.’ (source: Mucha Foundation). In 1906, Mucha’s wedding with Miss Marie Chytilová, his dear wife, took place in this church.