This Premonstratensian monastery was founded in 1140. In the complex there is the church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the rare Strahov Library with a number of medieval manuscripts, maps and globes, the Baroque Theological Hall, the Classical Philosophy Hall decorated with frescoes, and the Strahov Gallery, one of the most significant Central European collections of Gothic painting, Rudolfian art, and Baroque and Rococo paintings. Contacts Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter) Strahovské nádvoří 1/132 118 00 Praha 1- Hradčany +420 233 107 704 http://www.strahovskyklaster.cz Object history The Strahov Monastery is the oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia and one of the most important architectural landmarks in the Czech Republic. Backed by Vladislaus II of Bohemia, Bishop of Olomouc Henry Zdík promoted the establishment of a monastery. The Strahov Monastery was founded in 1143 near the path leading to the prince’s castle, […]

St Wenceslas Church at Zderaz was founded in the 12th century in the part of Prague called Zderaz; later it was rebuilt in the Gothic style. In the chancel, there are preserved mediaeval paintings. The net vault in the navy as well as the paintings here date back to the 16th century. The sculptures are works of renowned Czech sculptor and painter František Bílek. Since 1926, it has been administrated by the Czechoslovak Hussite Church. Contacts St Wenceslas Church at Zderaz Resslova 6 120 00 Praha 2- Nové Město +420 602 694 059 +420 776 478 488 http://www.zderaz.cz ccshzderaz@seznam.cz Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2983/st-wenceslas-church-at-zderaz

The most famous Baroque church in Prague is also one of the most valuable Baroque buildings north of the Alps. The dome has an impressive diameter of 20 m, and the interior height to the top of the lantern is over 49 m, making it the highest interior in Prague. It is also an outstanding example of high Baroque decoration. Concerts are held in the church year-round on the historic organ dating to the 18th century.   Contacts St Nicholas Church at Malá Strana (Kostel sv. Mikuláše – Malá Strana) Malostranské náměstí 118 00 Praha 1 – Malá Strana +420 257 534 215 http://www.stnicholas.cz info@stnicholas.cz Object history There used to be a Gothic parish church of St. Nicholas at Malostranské náměstí Square consecrated in 1283. This church was handed over to the Jesuits after 1620 within the framework of re-Catholicization due […]

This monumental Baroque church was built from 1732 – 1737 according to plans by Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer. The side facing Pařížská Street has since been subsequently rebuilt during modern times. The interior, with its interesting lighting effects, is dominated by a crystal crown chandelier from the Harrachov glassworks, donated by russian Tsar to the Orthodox Church. Today the Czechoslovak Hussite Church uses the building is as a concert hall. Contacts St Nicholas Cathedral (Old Town) (Chrám sv. Mikuláše (Staré Město)) Staroměstské náměstí 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město +420 602 958 927 +420 224 190 990 http://www.svmikulas.cz http://www.koncertyvpraze.eu office@svmikulas.cz Object history The existence of the church is first mentioned in a Břevnov Monastery deed from 1273, but a St Nicholas chapel has stood at the marketplace since the Romanesque period. The church was reconstructed in the Gothic style in the 14th century, expanding to […]

The original medieval church was not sufficient for the increasing amount of believers, and was therefore demolished. In 1771 a new late baroque church was built, precious for its architectural value and artistic quality of its interior. The church is famous for the gingerbread Nativity scene installed every year since 1972. Contacts St Mathew Church (Kostel sv. Matěje) U Matěje 160 00 Praha 6- Dejvice +420 720 340 265 http://www.matejstranti.com/ matejfarnost@centrum.cz Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/1691/st-mathew-church-kostel-sv-mateje

The Church of St. Prokop dominates this picturesque square at the foot of “upper Žižkov” and, along with the nearby Lipanská tram stop, forms one of a number of Žižkov’s focal points. The Neo-Gothic church was built at the turn of the 20th century. Contacts Sladkovského náměstí/Square Sladkovského náměstí Praha 3- Žižkov +420 731 625 910 http://farnost-zizkov.cz/ zizkov@efara.cz Source: https://www.prague.eu/en/object/places/2991/sladkovskeho-namesti-square

Although the first written mention of this, the oldest of the three Prague rotundas, dates back to 1365, it was actually established at the end of the 11th century. Also of interest is its supposedly magical location – at the exact centre of the “urban cross” of old Prague, which connects the Cathedral of St Vitus, St Wenceslas and St Adalbert with the Rotunda of St Longin, the Church of St Clement in Old Town, and the now-destroyed Church of St Philip and St Jacob at Arbesovo náměstí. Contacts Rotunda of the Finding of the Holy Cross (Rotunda Nalezení sv. Kříže) Karoliny Světlé 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město +420 607 010 980 http://www.starokatolici.cz petr.krohe@starokatolici.cz Object history At the corner of Konviktská and Karolíny Světlé Streets there is the oldest Romanesque Prague rotunda of St. Minor Cross (unlike the cancelled St. Mayor […]

The rotunda of St Martin is the largest and oldest preserved rotunda in Prague. It was built in the second half of the 11th century. It has escaped demolition several times in its history. During the Thirty Years’ War it was used as a gunpowder store. The cannonball embedded in the façade to the right of the window is a reminder of the Prussian rampage in 1757. The rotunda is now used for religious purposes by the Vyšehrad ecclesiastical chapter.   Contacts Rotunda of St Martin (Rotunda sv. Martina) V Pevnosti 128 00 Praha 2- Vyšehrad +420 224 911 353 +420 602 495 518 http://www.kkvys.cz info@kkvys.cz Object history The rotunda was built in the 2nd half of the 11th century, and it was turned into gun powder storage when the fortress was established. In 1841 it was threatened by the planned communication between the […]

The rotunda of St Longin was built at the beginning of the 12th century and is the smallest and second oldest of the three preserved Romanesque rotundas in Prague. In the 17th century, it was expanded with the addition of a parallel Baroque nave. The rotunda currently serves the Order of St Lazarus and the Greek Catholic Church and the interior is decorated accordingly. Tours are available only upon prior agreement. Contacts Rotunda of St Longin (Rotunda sv. Longina) Na Rybníčku 120 00 Praha 2- Nové Město +420 222 222 172 +420 603 472 532 http://trojica.reckokat.cz/ http://www.oslj.cz vikar@exarchat.cz Object history This is the smallest and second oldest of the three Romanesque rotundas that have been preserved in Prague. According to legend, this was originally the site of a pagan temple and only after the arrival of Christianity was it turned into a Catholic […]

The St Agnes Convent is one of the most important Gothic buildings in Prague. It was founded around 1230 AD by the Premyslid princess St Agnes of Bohemia along with her brother King Wenceslas I. The guided tour traces the history of the individual parts of the uniquely preserved medieval monastery. All major areas are accessible for viewing, including the Oratory of St Agnes, the Shrine of the Saviour, and the Church of St Francis, where the remains of King Wenceslas I are buried. Contacts National Gallery Prague – Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia (Národní galerie Praha – klášter sv. Anežky České) Anežská 12 110 00 Praha 1- Staré Město +420 778 725 086 http://www.ngprague.cz info@ngprague.cz Object history Convent of St Agnes of Bohemia The Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia located on the site called Na Františku is considered […]