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| | | Prague sights & Attractions A-Z » Prague Churches & Cathedrals:
Churches and cathedrals in Prague crowd the skyline. From St. Vitus Cathedral to St. Jilji Church, this is the "city of a thousand spires".
Find out more about them on our sightseeing tours and walking tours. Alternatively, book a concert: Prague concerts |
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Address: Betlemske namesti 4, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| Bethlehem Chapel (Betlemska Kaple) was founded in 1391, as a holy place where church services could be held in the Czech language. Jan Hus himself preached here between 1402-1412. Bethlehem Chapel is a popular setting for classical concerts. | | |
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Address: Old Town Square, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| The Church of Our Lady Before Tyn dominates one side of the Old Town Square in Prague. A powerful looking Gothic church with a baroque interior, the building can be seen from all over Prague. | | |
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Address: Loretanske namesti 7, Castle District, Prague 1 |
| The beautiful Loreta is an important pilgrimage site, built to promote the legend of Santa Casa. A copy of the house believed to be the Virgin Mary's can be seen, complete with original fresco pieces. | | |
Adults: 110czk Students: 90czk Children: 90czk | | | |
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Address: Vezenska 1, Josefov, Prague 1 |
| The Spanish Synagogue in Prague is described as the most beautiful synagogue in Europe. Set in the Jewish Quarter (Josefov), this magnificent building forms part of the Jewish Museum, plus is the wonderful setting for early evening classical concerts. | | |
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Address: Resslova 9a, New Town, Prague 1 |
| In May 1942 two Czechoslovak paratroopers assassinated Reinhard Heydrich, the Nazi overseer. A museum in the crypt tells the story. | | |
Adults: 60czk Students: 30czk Children: 30czk | | | |
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Address: Prague Castle, Castle District, Prague 1 |
St. George's Basilica was founded by Prince Vratislav (915-921) and is both the best-preserved Romanesque church in Prague, and the oldest church building in the Prague Castle complex.
St. George's Basilica is a popular setting for classical concerts. | | |
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Address: Husova 8, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| St. Jilji Church was founded in the 13th century. Set in the heart of the Old Town, it is a large church with beautifully crafted, high ceilings and ornate decorations; this draws people for both religious services and the regular programme of classical music concerts. | | |
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Address: Martinska 8, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| St. Jilji Church was founded in the 13th century. Set in the heart of the Old Town, it is a large church with beautifully crafted, high ceilings and ornate decorations; this draws people for both religious services and the regular programme of classical music concerts. | | |
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Address: Lesser Town, Prague 1 |
| St. Nicholas Church at Malostranske Namesti is the largest church in Prague founded by the Jesuits. Began in 1703, it is the masterpiece of Christoph and Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer. | | |
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Address: Old Town Square, Old Town, Prague 1 |
| The lovely white façade of St. Nicholas Church gleams in the corner of the Old Town Square, hit by the sun during the day and lit by strong white lights at night. Classical concerts are held here. | | |
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Address: Prague Castle, Castle District, Prague 1 |
| St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest, most important church in Prague and one of the main attractions of the Prague Castle complex. The coronations of ancient Czech kings and queens took place here. | | |
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Address: Strahovske Nadvori 1, Strahov, Castle District, Prague 1 |
| Strahov Monastery sits above Petrin Hill with a serene view of the Lesser Town (Mala Strana). This tranquil location offers one a chance to quietly meditate or an opportunity to visit its famous library of over 16,000 books. | | |
Adults: 80czk Students: 50czk Children: 50czk | | | |
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