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Top 10 Places of Worship in PragueConsidered to be one of the most beautiful places in Europe, the golden city, Prague, is the capital of the Czech Republic. Historically, it has been the most important Jewish centre in Europe. In the holocaust, two thirds of the Jewish population died.
Prague has many religious structures, cathedrals and synagogues but they are no longer used as places of worship. Ironically, it is considered to be the least religious country in Europe with 59 percent of the population atheist or non believers. After the holocaust, most synagogues were converted to museums. Services are conducted in churches in major languages of the world.
Prague has many religious structures, cathedrals and synagogues but they are no longer used as places of worship. Ironically, it is considered to be the least religious country in Europe with 59 percent of the population atheist or non believers. After the holocaust, most synagogues were converted to museums. Services are conducted in churches in major languages of the world.
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Church of Our Lady Victorious Church of St. James Old-New Synagogue (Altneuschul synagogue) Jerusalem Synagogue Spanish Synagogue High Synagogue St. Ignatius Church ISKCON Buddhist Centre Islamic Foundation in Prague
Church of Our Lady Victorious
A baroque-styled building, this church is famous for its infant Jesus wax figure. The church was reconstructed in 1634-69 by the Carmelite order. The story goes that the statue was brought into Bohemia by a Spanish princess as her wedding gift which was eventually given to Carmelites in Prague. It also houses a museum, which displays the wardrobe of the infant Jesus, artifacts and souvenirs.
Timings: Divine masses are held every Sunday at 12 noon.
Address: Karmelitská 9
118 00 Praha 1 – Malá Strana
Phone: +420 257 533 646
E-mail: mail@pragjesu.info
Church of St. James
The church was constructed by King Venceslao I in the thirteenth century. It was rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1689.The altars are decorated by works of famous artists. It has one of the best acoustics and concerts are held frequently here.
Timing: Mass is still held here every Sunday.
Address:Malá Štupartská 6, Prague 1
Old-New Synagogue (Altneuschul synagogue)
It’s the oldest synagogue in Europe built in the year 1270. According to a legend, the synagogue was built by stones brought by angels from Second Temple in Jerusalem. Another name for this synagogue is Staranova synagogue. It is still used for worship, although, there is a distinction between males and females.
Timings: Fridays and Saturdays.
Address: Cervena 2, Prague
Phone: 222-317-191
Jerusalem Synagogue
Unlike other synagogues in Prague, this is not located in the Jewish quarter (Josefov) but in the new town.This synagogue was constructed in 1906 during the festival of Simhat Torah. It is also known as Jubilee synagogue as it marked the 50th anniversary celebrations of Franz Joseph I’s taking over of the Austrian throne. Currently, it’s the largest place of worship for Jews in Prague.
Timings: Saturday 9 a.m.
Address: Jeruzalémská 1310/7, Prague 1
Updated schedule of services in Synagogues can be checked at www.kehilaprag.cz
Spanish Synagogue
Newest of the Prague synagogues, the Spanish synagogue was constructed in 1867-68. It is different from all other synagogues as it is filled with Islamic art. It is no longer a place of worship but services are held weekly. Instead it houses the head office of the Prague Jewish museum.
Address: Dusní St., Prague 1
Phone: +420-224 819 456
Timings: Friday Cabala Shabbat - Kiddush 7 p.m. (summer), 6 p.m. (winter), Saturday Havdala 10 a.m.
Updated schedule of services in Synagogues can be checked at www.kehilaprag.cz
High Synagogue
Originally, its entrance was from the first floor of the Town hall. Later, that entrance was blocked and a new one was built on red Lane. Currently, it belongs to the Jewish Community and not to the Jewish Museum
Timing: Weekdays - Shacharit 8 a.m., Mincha 2 p.m.
Address: Cervená 2, Prague 1
Updated schedule of services in Synagogues can be checked at www.kehilaprag.cz
St. Ignatius Church
The construction of this church started in 1665. By 1671, the church was eventually completed. A large statue of Saint Ignatius, who was the founder of the Jesuit order, was placed on top. The church is still active and is run by Jesuit monks.
Timing: Sunday 11 a.m.
Address: Karlovo námesti, Prague 2
ISKCON
It stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This religious movement was founded in 1966 by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and is based on the philosophy of ‘Srimadbhagwat’ and ‘Bhagwat Gita’. Lord Krishna is considered to be the supreme God by the devotees of this movement. It has many followers in India.
Address: Jilova 290, Praha 5-Zlicin 155 21
Phone: +42 (02) 5795-0391 or -0401 Fax: +42 (02) 302-1628
E-mail: prague@pamho.net
Buddhist Centre
It is situated in the New town. Public lectures and meditations are held regularly here.
Timings: Wednesday at 8 pm
Address: Hradešínská 52, Prague 10
Phone: (+420) 608 866 454
Website: http://www.bdc.cz
Islamic Foundation in Prague
It is a mosque and Muslim information centre in Central Prague. It is situated on the upper floor of a shopping centre.
Address: Politických vězňů 14, 110 00 Prague 1
Phone: (+420) 224 227 903
Fax: (+420) 224 227 903
Website: http://www.muslim.cz/
A baroque-styled building, this church is famous for its infant Jesus wax figure. The church was reconstructed in 1634-69 by the Carmelite order. The story goes that the statue was brought into Bohemia by a Spanish princess as her wedding gift which was eventually given to Carmelites in Prague. It also houses a museum, which displays the wardrobe of the infant Jesus, artifacts and souvenirs.
Timings: Divine masses are held every Sunday at 12 noon.
Address: Karmelitská 9
118 00 Praha 1 – Malá Strana
Phone: +420 257 533 646
E-mail: mail@pragjesu.info
Church of St. James
The church was constructed by King Venceslao I in the thirteenth century. It was rebuilt after a fire destroyed it in 1689.The altars are decorated by works of famous artists. It has one of the best acoustics and concerts are held frequently here.
Timing: Mass is still held here every Sunday.
Address:Malá Štupartská 6, Prague 1
Old-New Synagogue (Altneuschul synagogue)
It’s the oldest synagogue in Europe built in the year 1270. According to a legend, the synagogue was built by stones brought by angels from Second Temple in Jerusalem. Another name for this synagogue is Staranova synagogue. It is still used for worship, although, there is a distinction between males and females.
Timings: Fridays and Saturdays.
Address: Cervena 2, Prague
Phone: 222-317-191
Jerusalem Synagogue
Unlike other synagogues in Prague, this is not located in the Jewish quarter (Josefov) but in the new town.This synagogue was constructed in 1906 during the festival of Simhat Torah. It is also known as Jubilee synagogue as it marked the 50th anniversary celebrations of Franz Joseph I’s taking over of the Austrian throne. Currently, it’s the largest place of worship for Jews in Prague.
Timings: Saturday 9 a.m.
Address: Jeruzalémská 1310/7, Prague 1
Updated schedule of services in Synagogues can be checked at www.kehilaprag.cz
Spanish Synagogue
Newest of the Prague synagogues, the Spanish synagogue was constructed in 1867-68. It is different from all other synagogues as it is filled with Islamic art. It is no longer a place of worship but services are held weekly. Instead it houses the head office of the Prague Jewish museum.
Address: Dusní St., Prague 1
Phone: +420-224 819 456
Timings: Friday Cabala Shabbat - Kiddush 7 p.m. (summer), 6 p.m. (winter), Saturday Havdala 10 a.m.
Updated schedule of services in Synagogues can be checked at www.kehilaprag.cz
High Synagogue
Originally, its entrance was from the first floor of the Town hall. Later, that entrance was blocked and a new one was built on red Lane. Currently, it belongs to the Jewish Community and not to the Jewish Museum
Timing: Weekdays - Shacharit 8 a.m., Mincha 2 p.m.
Address: Cervená 2, Prague 1
Updated schedule of services in Synagogues can be checked at www.kehilaprag.cz
St. Ignatius Church
The construction of this church started in 1665. By 1671, the church was eventually completed. A large statue of Saint Ignatius, who was the founder of the Jesuit order, was placed on top. The church is still active and is run by Jesuit monks.
Timing: Sunday 11 a.m.
Address: Karlovo námesti, Prague 2
ISKCON
It stands for International Society for Krishna Consciousness. This religious movement was founded in 1966 by Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and is based on the philosophy of ‘Srimadbhagwat’ and ‘Bhagwat Gita’. Lord Krishna is considered to be the supreme God by the devotees of this movement. It has many followers in India.
Address: Jilova 290, Praha 5-Zlicin 155 21
Phone: +42 (02) 5795-0391 or -0401 Fax: +42 (02) 302-1628
E-mail: prague@pamho.net
Buddhist Centre
It is situated in the New town. Public lectures and meditations are held regularly here.
Timings: Wednesday at 8 pm
Address: Hradešínská 52, Prague 10
Phone: (+420) 608 866 454
Website: http://www.bdc.cz
Islamic Foundation in Prague
It is a mosque and Muslim information centre in Central Prague. It is situated on the upper floor of a shopping centre.
Address: Politických vězňů 14, 110 00 Prague 1
Phone: (+420) 224 227 903
Fax: (+420) 224 227 903
Website: http://www.muslim.cz/
