An early baroque building from the 1611, rebuilt by the Carmelite order in 1634 – 1669. The church is world-famous thanks to the Prague Bambino - Infant Jesus wax figure (of the Spanish origin), which was presented to the church by Polyxena o... Read more »
Originally a Renaissance temple, built in 1592 by Josef Wahl for rich Mayor Mordechai Maisel. Built on 20 pillars, it was very large and imposing Renaissance building but unfortunately burned down in 1689. Later synagogue was rebuilt as a small... Read more »
St. George's Basilica is just next to the Royal Palace. It is Prague's oldest and best preserved Romanesque structure, dating from the 10th century. Founded by Prince Vratislav 1 (915-921) it was extended in 973 when a new Convent of Church of... Read more »
Just a short walk from Hradcanske Square is Loreta Square, a significant pilgrimage of the Christian world. Prague Loreta shrine was built in the baroque style in 1626 - 1750 (founded by Benigna Katerina Lobkowicz). Loreta was designed as a rep... Read more »
Come to see this impressive Old Town parish church, especially at night. This Gothic church was built in 1365 on the site of an earlier Romanesque church. Its magnificent multiple steeples are 80m high and dominate the square. Among the early ... Read more »
A few minutes' walk from Loreto Square is Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter). The monastery, which became known as the Strahov monastery, was not much of a success until 1143, when a group of Premonstratensians settled here. The Premonst... Read more »
A narrow passage leads to the third courtyard of the castle, and a sudden view of the immense and awe-inspiring facade of St. Vitus Cathedral looming up just a few steps away. The cathedral can be entered through the cathedral's western door. T... Read more »
Baroque church built in the period of 1704-1755 by Kilian Dientzenhofer, it is one of the most beautiful Baroque churches in Europe. Building was completed in 1735, but in 1781 Emperor Jozef II ordered the closure of monasteries and the decora... Read more »
Originally a private synagogue from the 16 th century, Pinkas Synagogue became a Memorial to victims of the Holocaust of Protectorate Bohemia and Moravia. It is a Gothic building with some Early Renaissance features and it is situated in Josefo... Read more »
Built on the outskirts of what was the Jewish ghetto in 1868, is was a house of worship for an increasing number of Reform Jews. Its façade is a rich expression of Moorish architecture, and the interior even more so. It is a place where one ca... Read more »