Prague churches are not only the St. Vitus Cathedral
Discover the breathtaking spiritual heritage and hidden gems of Prague. Our stunning churches, cathedral, and medieval synagogue showcase a historical religious crossroads. Explore Prague’s unique blend of religious and architectural styles. Join us and immerse yourself in Czech history and culture.
Itinerary
Morning (4 hours)
Start at Vyšehrad (with transfer from hotel)
- St. Martin's Rotunda: Discover a 12th-century Romanesque gem
- Basilica of St. Peter and Paul: Admire the mind-blowing example of a Neo-Gothic church architecture
- Enjoy a relaxing coffee break with a view from Vyšehrad or explore the cemetery of famous Czech personalities such as Alfons Mucha or Antonín Dvořák
- Transfer to Old Town
Explore Old Town
- Týn Church: Visit the iconic Gothic church with its stunning mixture of exterior and interior styles reaching from Gothic via Renaissance to Baroque
- Church of St. Nicholas (Old Town): Explore a Baroque church with fascinating history, present and beautiful crystal chandelier on top
Lunch
- Enjoy traditional Czech cuisine
Afternoon (4 hours)
Continue in Old Town and to Jewish Town
- Old-New Synagogue: Discover one of the oldest and still active synagogues in the world
- Church of St. James: Visit the impressive and longest Baroque church with a special link to Emperor Charles IV.
Coffee Break
- Take a break at a historic or traditional café
- Transfer to Malá Strana
Explore Malá Strana
- Church of Our Lady Victorious: housing the very special Infant Jesus of Prague
- Church of St. Nicholas (Malá Strana): a Baroque masterpiece designed by the famous Dientzenhofer architects’ family
- Transfer to Loreto: Visit this intriguing Baroque pilgrimage site next to the Prague Castle area – it’s like a treasury box protecting the copy of Mary’s house and a captivating monstrance with 6000 diamonds
- Transfer to Resslova Street
Visit Resslova Street
- Church of St. Cyril and Methodius: Explore a church with a significant WWII history, since 1933 serving the Orthodox community
End of Tour and transfer to hotel
A list of various spiritual heritage sites we can build the itinerary on:
Romanesque Rotundas:
- St. Martin's Rotunda at Vyšehrad (12th century)
- St. Cross Rotunda in the Old Town (12th century)
- Basilica of St. George at the Castle
Gothic Churches:
- St. Vitus Cathedral
- St. Agnes Monastery
- Old-New Synagogue - one of the oldest and still active synagogues in the world
- Týn Church - iconic Gothic church with its stunning mixture of exterior and interior styles reaching from Gothic via Renaissance to Baroque
- Church of Our Lady of the Snows at Můstek (a beautiful mix: Gothic exterior, monumental Baroque altar inside, and Renaissance ceiling)
Renaissance:
- Relatively rare, but notable is the Church of St. Salvator (on Salvátorská Street) – home to the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren
Baroque:
- Church of Our Lady Victorious - housing the very special Infant Jesus of Prague
- Loreto
- The Malá Strana Church of St. Nicholas
- Church of St. Nicholas in the Old Town
- Church of St. James in Old Town
- Church of St. Giles
- Orthodox Church: Baroque Church of St. Cyril and Methodius
Classicism:
- Church of the Holy Cross Na Příkopech
Historizing Styles / Art Nouveau:
- Art Nouveau interiors in:
- Neo-Romanesque Church of St. Cyril and Methodius in Karlín (beautiful baldachin)
- Neo-Gothic Church of St. Ludmila in Vinohrady
- Basilica of St. Peter and Paul at Vyšehrad
- Spanish Synagogue and Jerusalem Synagogue (Neo-Moorish architecture)
Modern:
- Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord by Plečnik
- Church of St. Wenceslas in Vršovice by Gočár (Constructivism)
Bethlehem Chapel:
- Renovated in the 1950s and now a museum, originally the cradle of our reformation.
INCLUDED SERVICES:
- Private guide
- private transportation
- coffee breaks /snack and lunch
EXCLUDED SERVICES:
- Entrance fees – depend on the selection of sites to visit
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