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- Location & How to Get to The Church of St. Nicholas
- Church of St. Nicholas Old Town Prague Opening Hours & Entry
- What to Do & What to See at The Baroque Church of St. Nicholas, Prague
- History of The Kostel Svateho Mikulase Praha
- Baroque Music Concert in St. Nicholas Church
- Conclusion
The Church of St. Nicholas is located at Lesser Town Square (Malostranské náměstí) in the Lesser Townof Prague. You can reach the Church of St. Nicholas in Old Town Pragueby subway, tram, taxi, or walking. You may want to base your method of travel on the opportunity for more Prague sightseeing: 1. Starting at the Prague main station (Hlavní nádraž...
In January, the Church of St. Nicholas, Old town Prague is opened daily for tours from 9 am to 4 pm. From February through June, tours are offered daily from 9 am to 5 pm. In July and August, tours are offered from 9 am to 6 pm except on days of concerts when tours end at 5 pm. In September up to the 20th, tours are provided from 9 am to 5 pm. On a...
Information about the Church of St. Nicholas, Prague should start with a couple unusual facts. First, the church’s bell tower has always been owned by the city of Prague. Second, the patron of the church chose to try to remain anonymous. So, instead of placing his own coat of arms on the church, Václav Count of Kolowrat-Liebsteinsky placed the coat...
The Church of St. Nicholas was designed and built by Kryštof Dientzenhofer; his son, Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer; and his son-in-law, Anselmo Lurago. The plans by Dientzenhofer featured geometrical interconnected cylinders under a dome. The Jesuit priests decided to build a new church in 1673 and originally chose Giovanni Domenico Orsi to design it....
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Baroque music in the heart of Prague’s Old Town. Enjoy a one-hour performance by artists from the National Theatre and Czech Philharmonic Orchestra in the magnificent St. Nicholas Church.
The Church of St. Nicholas in Prague is a stunning architectural marvel known for its intricate Baroque design and ornate interior, attracting visitors with its grandeur. Our detailed tour guide highlights the must-see synagogues in Prague, offering valuable insights into their rich history and cultural significance. In Prague, there are six must-s...
- Our Lady Before Týn Church. The fairytale Gothic spires of the Church of Our Lady Before Týn are one of the most familiar sights in Prague, along with the Charles Bridge.
- Old Town Hall Prague. Prague Old Town Hall is actually a series of medieval buildings adjacent to the magnificent Old Town Hall Tower. Neighbouring houses were acquired as local authorities needed more and more space.
- Prague Astronomical Clock. You’ll find the Prague Astronomical Clock on the south face of the Old Town Hall Tower. If you somehow manage to miss the two clock faces, the crowd gathering around five minutes to the hour will give you another gentle hint.
- St Nicholas Church. The second church in Old Town Square Prague is the Baroque beauty of St Nicholas – not to be confused with the other Baroque St Nicholas Church across the river in Mala Strana.
The Church of Saint Nicholas is a baroque and late-gothic church in the Old Town at Old Town Square. It was built between 1732-1737 by Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer on the site of a Gothic church from the 13th century. Today the Czechoslovak Hussite Church uses the building is as a concert hall.
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Since 1920 the Church of St. Nicholas has been a Hussite Church, with beautiful greenish Baroque towers and dome that can be seen from all over the old town centre. The picturesque interior can be visited every day except Sundays, when a Holy Mass is being held. It is also a very appreciated place for religious and classical music concerts.
From Russia With Love. For the next 90 years St Nicholas Church Old Town was used for non-religious purposes, a storehouse for grain, even a place for sailors to sleep etc but in 1870 it once again becomes a church, this time it’s Russian Orthodox. Little evidence of any art or fixtures of that time remains now except for the chandelier, 1400 ...
The present Church of St. Nicholas in the Old Town Square was built in 1732, consecrated as early as 1737 and completed about two years later. The original parish church, on which the present one was built, dates back to 1273 and is thus one of the oldest religious buildings in the Old Town.
