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The Church of Our Lady of the Snows (Czech: Panny Marie Sněžné) is a Catholic church established in 1347 near Jungmann Square in Prague, Czech Republic. It is operated by the Franciscans and was the site of the murders of the Martyrs of Prague in 1611.
Church of Our Lady of the Snows (Kostel Panny Marie Sněžné) This church in New Town holds two records among Prague’s sacral buildings. The first is the height of its vaults - 34 m - and it was never even completed to its planned size! Its imposing appearance can be best viewed from the adjoining Franciscan Garden.
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Address: Jungmannovo namesti 18, Prague 1. Top of the page. The highest church in Prague, with 34 metres high vault, Our Lady of the Snows was supposed to be the second largest religious monument in the kingdom, right after the St Vitus Cathedral. It was never completed on that scale.
Farnost Panny Marie Sněžné v Praze. The Church and Monastery of Our Lady of the Snows in Prague. The church and monastery of Our Lady of the Snows are among the most important foundations made in the New Town district of Prague when it was established.
Prague. This Gothic church at the northern end of Wenceslas Square was begun in the 14th century by Charles IV, but only the chancel was ever completed, which accounts for its proportions – seemingly taller than it is long. Charles had intended it to be the largest church in Prague, but the Hussite wars brought work to an end.
Nov 26, 2015 · The church is popular for its tombs, where many famous Czechs rest. Location: Jungmannovo něměstí 18, New Town; www.pms.ofm.cz. Open: Daily 7-7. Mass: Mon—Fri 7am, 8am and 6pm, Sat 8am and 6pm, Sun 9am, 10.15am, 11.30am and 6pm. Evening concerts: tickets at the door. Other names: Church of The Snow Virgin Mary; Kostel Panny Marie Sněžné
May 14, 2021 · This was in a Gothic portal style, adorned with characters of the Virgin Mary’s coronation, Charles the fourth and Blanche, his wife. This church is part of the Roman Catholic Churches. The church is located at Jungmannovo náměstí 753 / 18 in New Town. It opens every day from 07:00 to 19:00.
