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St. Nicholas Church at Old Town Square
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St. Nicholas Church at Old Town Square
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performances
Classical Concerts
opening times
Church: Monday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; Sunday 12:00-16:00

Church Service: Sunday 10:00, Wednesday 12:00

Concerts: concert listings
Dress Code
No official dress code for concerts. Most people dress casual
air conditioning available at the venue No
elevator/lift available at the venue No
wheelchair access available at the venue
Assisted wheelchair access with prior notice. Staff can help with this. Advise us in special requests on the booking form - more info
address of St. Nicholas Church at Old Town Square
St. Nicholas Church at Old Town Square,
Old Town Square,
Old Town, Prague 1, Czechia
public transport to get to St. Nicholas Church at Old Town Square
Metro station: Staromestska (line A)
Tram stop: Staromestska (trams 2,17,18)
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Stunning St. Nicholas Church (Kostel sv. Mikuláše) at the Old Town Square was completed in 1735. It replaced a parish church mentioned in records dating back to 1273.

St. Nicholas is a Baroque church, the interior of which was inspired by the chapel of St. Louis-des-invalides in Paris.

The delicate stucco decoration was executed by Bernardo Spinetti, and the frescos by Peter Adam the Elder. The sculptures are by Antonín Braun.

In 1781, the decoration in St. Nicholas was removed after emperor Josef II ordered the closure of all monasteries without a social function. Then, in 1870, St. Nicholas became Russian Orthodox.

During the Second World War, Czech army units stationed at St. Nicholas were set to work restoring the church, working alongside professional artists. Much of what we see today is thanks to their meticulous efforts.

After the war, St. Nicholas became a Czechoslovak Hussite Church, which it remains today.

Although St. Nicholas is one of the most significant buildings in the Old Town Square, it was not until 1901 when the Krenn House in front of it was demolished, that the church's stunning façade became visible to the rest of the square.

Regular services are held at St. Nicholas. It is also a magnificent venue for classical concerts, which are staged early evening, several times a week.

In winter, St. Nicholas Church is heated. For the concerts, the seating has heated cushions, but it is still advisable to wear warm clothing.

View listings and book concert tickets.

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