PRAHA - KOSTEL P. MARIE VITEZNE - Touristic information
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Kind | National cultural monument, UNESCO |
| Prevalent style | Baroque (incl. rococo) |
| Short description | This Baroque church was constructed by German Lutherans in 1611-13 according to Filippi. Whitefriars rebuilt it after 1624 and erected their own monatsery next to it. Church's orientation was changed during the construction. Tower built in 1669. |
| Expositions | Preserved altar of the former Lutheran church, furnishing from the 17th century, the famous wax statuette of Pražské Jezulátko (Infant Jesus of Prague) given by Polyxena from Lobkovic on the middle altar. Painting of St. Šimon Stock by P. Brandl on the side altar. |
| Interesting detail | Crypt with Whitefriars graves ander the church. The bodies have been dried out by dry air. |
| Present condition | Preserved |
| Open for public | Free access |
| Touristic information | |
| Sightseeing tour | Sightseeing tour duration cca 20 mins. |
| Locations | |
| GPS coordinates | X: 34-57-400 Y: 55-50-700 |
| Country | Bohemia (Čechy) |
| Region | Hlavní město Praha |
| District | Praha |
| City | Praha 1 - Malá Strana |
| Street | Karmelitská 9 |
| Locations | Panna Marie Vítrězná Church on Malá Strana (Lesser Side) belongs to the areal of a former Whitefriars Monastery. It is close to gardens Vrtbovská and Schönbornská. |
| Contact | |
| City | Praha 1 - Malá Strana |
| Street | Karmelitská 9 |
| ZIP code | 110 00 |
| Access and localities | |
| Parking | 0.5 km |
| Bus | 0.3 km |
| Automapa SHOCART | SHOCART 1:100 000 (turistický), strana č. 46 e SHOCART 1:150 000, strana č. 23 d SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 a |
| Other | SHOCART 1:200 000, strana č. 17 a |
| Services | |
| Barrierless access | 
No |
