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 Historic Cathedral |
Resslova 9 Prague Czech Republic |
This cathedral was originally dedicated by St. Methodius according to local legend, and was later used as part of a home for retired Roman Catholic priests. After being used as a center for technology in 1869, the cathedral was consecrated on September 28, 1935. During World War II it closed along with all Czech Orthodox Churches and was then reopened in 1945. The cathedral has continued to be restored ever since, with a growing collection of paintings and iconography. Events are currently held here as well. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Church services in English |
Klimentska 5 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Located just a short walk from Namesti Republiky. Go down Revolucni on the right-hand side, turn into Klimentska, the Church is on the left-hand side. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Services in English |
Milady Horakove 85/95 Prague 17000 Czech Republic +420 2 2432 2215 |
Services in English take place at 9a on Sundays. For exact location and directions, one should call the number. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Founded in the 12th century |
Lazenska Prague 14300 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Prague Tourist Information Centre) |
The Church of Our Lady Beneath the Chain, or "Panna Marie Pod Retězem" was once a priory. A gift to the Knights of St. John courtesy Vladislav II, back then it was strategically positioned in the heart of the Knights' monastery, which kept vigil on what is now the Charles Bridge. It underwent a structural facelift in 1640 that lent it a distinctively baroque appearance, and it stands today in the Little Quarter, its two imposing towers dominating the surrounding area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Medieval Monastery |
Husova 8 Prague Czech Republic |
Founded in the 13th century, the Church of Saint Jilji (or Giles in English) became a base for Dominican monks who heavily renovated the structure in the late 14th century. The ceiling artwork was painted in the mid-1700s by V.V. Reiner who is buried in the church. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dedicated to the famous Czech saint |
Námesti Míru (Peace Square) Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Designed by Josef Mocker (the same architect who designed the new western half of St. Vitus' Cathedral), this church, built between 1888-93, is the focal point of the striking Namesti Miru. Above the main entrance is a relief of Christ flanked by famed Czech Saints Ludmilla and Wenceslas. The church is open only for services. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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It holds the largest clock in Prague |
Námestí Jiriho z Podebrad Prague 13000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Prague Tourist Information Centre) |
The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, or "Kostel Nejsvětějšího srdce Páně", as it is locally known, was the work of a Slovenian architect, Jože Plečnik. Built between 1928 and 1932, it is located in Podebrady Square, the face of its enormous clock dominating the neighbourhood. A serene, brick-walled structure, it impresses an aura of calm on all who visit it. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church services in English |
Vinohradska 68 Prague 13000 Czech Republic +420 7 3177 8735 http://www.ibcp.cz/ |
Located along Vinohradska street, catch tram 11 to the Vinohradska stop or it's just a short walk from the metro. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church services in English |
Peroutkova 57 Prague 15000 Czech Republic +420 2 9639 2231 http://www.internationalchurch... |
Located a little way out of the main city, the Church may be reached either by metro Smichov (Line B) then by bus 137 to station Farkan, or by a short walk from metro Radlicka (Line B). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tradition & History |
Stareho hrbitova 3a Prague 16000 Czech Republic +420 221 711 511 http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/en/... |
This Ceremonial Hall is one of only a few original buildings from Prague's old Jewish Quarter. This pseudo-Romanesque style building was used for various religious services and ceremonies, as well as a mortuary. On the ground and upper floors of the Hall, the permanent exhibition of Jewish Customs and Traditions is housed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewish religious services |
Jeruzalemska 1310/7 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2231 9002 |
Services are held here on Fridays and Saturdays at sundown, and also on Saturdays at 8.45a. The synagogue is located just off Wenceslas Square, down Jindrisska Street (where the main Post Office is located). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Customs and rituals |
U Staré školy 1 Jewish Museum Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 1511 (Jewish Museum) http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/ |
This section of the Jewish Museum focuses on customs and traditions. The central role of ritual in Jewish life is emphasized by a rich array of objects—perhaps the finest collection of craftwork in the entire museum. Downstairs, are masses of silver and tapestry from the many, now defunct Czech synagogues. Upstairs, you will see objects used in the home, from a marvellous painted circumcision screen dating back to 1764 and an upholstered circumcision chair (1805)—with one seat for the child's godfather and one for the prophet Elijah—to smaller items such as skilfully worked silver spice boxes in the shape of elephants, ships and fish. This is perhaps the most fun and interesting section of the museum, which gives one the feeling that Judaism still thrives in Bohemia and Moravia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jewish history |
U Staré školy 1 Jewish Museum Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 1511 (Jewish Museum) http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/ |
This restored sixteenth-century temple is part of the multi-site Jewish Museum - Prague's most popular museum. The exhibits were collected during World War II as the occupying Nazis pillaged each and every Czech Jewish community and stockpiled the booty in Prague, where a small Jewish Museum had existed since 1906. The synagogue now houses the first part of an exhibition called 'History of the Jews in Bohemia and Moravia' covering the period from the tenth century to the eighteenth century. Displays include silver Torah shields, pointers, fine tapestry, Torah curtains, documents, books and items from the ordinary everyday life of the city's Jews. Many of the finest objects date back to the relatively prosperous sixteenth century, when several of the richest synagogues in the Jewish quarter were built. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval masterpieces |
U Milosrdnych 17 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 0628 http://www.ngprague.cz/ |
Czech art in the Middle Ages achieved a level of genius which was not to be reached again for several successive centuries. Fourteenth-century Bohemian painters developed a style involving heavily-modelled, individualized faces combined with an expressive emotionality, whose popularity spread westwards during the reign of the powerful Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. The greatest of these painters was Master Theodoric with his portraits of saints as well as the Masters of the Vyssi Brod and Trebon Altars. Major masterpieces were also created in sculpture. The collection includes a brilliant bronze statue of St George - a replica of which has been placed in the courtyard flanking St Vitus' Cathedral. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Scene of a tragic drama |
Resslova 9a Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Following the assassination of the Bohemian puppet state's Nazi overseer, Reinhard Heydrich, in May, 1942, the two Czechoslovak paratroopers who carried out the deed and several other partisans fled to the crypt of this Orthodox church. Another partisan betrayed them to the Germans, who tried first to shoot their way into the crypt, then to flush the men out with water. Finally, the resistance fighters committed suicide when they realized there was no escaping the Nazi trap. This dramatic story is told by photo displays in the crypt itself. The Czechs carried out relatively few acts of resistance against the Nazis, yet hundreds of innocent people (including almost the entire village of Lidice) paid with their lives for the Heydrich assassination. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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History written in stone |
Siroka 3 Prague, CZ 11000 Czech Republic +420 221 711 511 http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/en/... |
In the center of Prague's old Jewish Quarter lies a cemetery dating to the first half of the 15th century. The cemetery contains about 12,000 tombstones, including those of poet Avigdor Karo, astronomer David Gans, and Rabbi Loew, who is important in Jewish mythology because of his association with the legend of Golem. A pleasant day-trip, the cemetery also serves as a poignant reminder of the historical importance of Jews in Prague. The cemetery is operated by the Jewish Museum in Prague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For Jewish services |
Cervena 3 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2481 9456 |
Services are conducted weekdays at 8a, Friday and Saturdays at sundown and also on Saturdays at 9a. From the Old Town Square, walk down Parizska and about halfway on the left-hand side is Cervena street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contains Holocaust memorial |
U Staré školy 1 Jewish Museum Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 1511 (Jewish Museum) http://www.jewishmuseum.cz |
As one of the Jewish quarter's restored Renaissance monuments, this synagogue dates back to the early sixteenth century. The Jewish Museum has turned it into a heartbreaking memorial to the 78,000 Czech Jews who died in the Holocaust. Their names are calligraphed on the inner walls. Upstairs is a selection of drawings by children who were imprisoned in the ghetto at Terezin, or Theresienstadt, north of Prague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Save your souls |
Jecná 19 Prague 12000 Czech Republic +420 222505020 http://www.praguefellowship.cz/ |
Located just a short walk from Wenceslas Square and the Karlovo Namesti metro is the place for believers in Jesus Christ. Established in 1990, the church's teachings are bible-based and open to all. Services in English cater to the international English-speaking community of Prague. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church services in English |
Karmelitská 9 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 5753 3646 |
The best way to get to the Church is by trams 12, 22, or 23 to station Hellichova, from where it is only a short walk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Moorish magnificence |
Vezenská 1 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 1511 (Jewish Museum) http://www.jewishmuseum.cz/ |
This is the site where the Jewish Museum's historical displays continue the story up to the modern day. The exhibits are mostly books, photographs and documents covering the eighteenth century beginnings of Jewish emancipation and enlightenment, the period of assimilation in the nineteenth century, the catastrophe brought about by Hitler and his willing executioners and post-war efforts to revitalize the community. The synagogue itself dates back to 1868. It is a dazzling Moorish-style structure and its two-level, domed hall can be said to be one of the city's most stunning interior spaces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church services in English |
V Jircharich 9 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist information Centre) |
Walk along Narodni on the left-hand side towards the National Theatre. Just before the Theatre turn left into Vorsilka and walk to the end, which is V Jircharich. Alternatively, it's just a short walk form the metro. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Church services in English |
Josefská 8 Prague 11800 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist Information Centre) |
Located just over the Charles Bridge walking from the Old Town, turn right just prior to Malostranske namesti. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Excellent concert venue |
U Milosrdnych 17 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2187 9111 |
The convent's semi-modern, semi-Gothic concert hall is used for all-too-infrequent concerts featuring excellent local musicians. Not only are the programs extremely enjoyable, tickets also generally sell for half or less what you'd pay to see a standard tourist concert. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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18th Century Church |
Karlova Street Prague Czech Republic |
Built from 1711-1715 by A. Lurago, the cathedral lies on the Royal path -- currently property owned by the Greek Orthodox Church. The interior of the church is filled with statues by M.B. Braun and paintings by I. Raab; the church is known for its excellent acoustics and original baroque organ from the 18th century. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music up at the castle |
Jirské námestí 33 Prazsky Hrad Prague 11908 Czech Republic +420 2 2437 3368 http://hrad.cz/en/prazsky_hrad... |
In Prague, one is able to listen to baroque music played in baroque churches. The music here is also baroque, with lashings of 'The Four Seasons' and Bach concertos, plus a little Mozart. This Romanesque church is probably one of the most well-preserved examples of its kind in the country. As most concerts start at 5:30 p, you could take a stroll through the castle afterwards, when most of the tourists have already left. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Organ recitals |
Martinska 8 Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 6 0475 9062 http://www.martinvezdi.cz/ |
Fans of organ music can visit this battered-looking Gothic church three or four times a week at 5pm for concerts featuring J. S. Bach, Purcell, Pergolesi, Handel et al. The accompaniment could consist of anything from a soprano soloist or trumpet to even a saxophone. Communion was first administered to the congregation in this church in 1414. The Hussite religious reformers' practice of serving sacramental wine to lay people was then considered scandalous by the Catholic establishment. The following year Jan Hus - a leading figure in the reformist movement - was burnt at the stake as a heretic. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eighteenth-century construction |
Staromestske namesti Prague 11000 Czech Republic +420 2 2171 4444 (Tourist information) |
Don't confuse this church with the other St. Nicholas, in Mala Strana. The eighteenth-century, twin-towered edifice of this church looks larger from the outside than it really is. The constraint on space meant that the towers were placed on the long, southern flank of the church rather than, as is usually done, on the shorter western façade. This church has a gorgeous late-baroque interior and concerts here often centre around the massive organ at the rear. Concerts are held daily in the summer. Note that the musicians usually stand out of sight in the organ loft. The acoustics here are superb enough to make even a middling soprano sound great. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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