Church of the Virgin Mary Under the Chain in Prague: photos, reviews

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The age of this Catholic monastery exceeds 800 years. Today, just as in centuries past, it belongs to the Knights of Malta - it currently houses their embassy. In addition to religious services, concerts are also held in the church.

The name of the temple most likely comes from the chain that was used to block the river so that foreign ships could not pass without paying a toll. The architecture of the building blends early Baroque and late Renaissance styles - it looks quite austere from the outside, but the interior decoration is stunningly luxurious. The church grounds contain burials of members of the Knights of Malta, the earliest of which is marked with the year 1404.

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4.6/5 243 reviews

Witold Drutel

A mysterious church with its own history that is connected with knights. This Church of Our Lady under the Chain was the center of the Hospitallers, the name of which reflects the fact that the chain was used either to seal the gates of the commandery or to block ships on the river so that they could not pass through Prague without paying customs duties.

Tomasz Maciejczyk

Piękny kościół należący do zakonu maltańskiego, warto zboczyć z głównego szlaku aby go zobaczyć. Na dziedzińcu jest mały ogród

Stefan Dobak

First priory of the Order. Respect, reverence and honor.

What is the address of Church of the Virgin Mary Under the Chain?
Church of the Virgin Mary Under the Chain is located at Lázeňská, 285, 118 00, Prague, Czech Republic.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Subway station Staroměstská (764 m walk)
- Subway station Karlovo náměstí (1.52 km walk)
- Tram stop Královský letohrádek (869 m walk)
- Bus stop Prague Wilsonova Bus Station (2.04 km walk)
- Bus stop Prague Na Knizeci Bus Station (2.02 km walk)
How is Church of the Virgin Mary Under the Chain rated by visitors?
Church of the Virgin Mary Under the Chain has an average rating of 4.6 based on 243 reviews across platforms such as Google.

Church of the Virgin Mary Under the Chain in Prague

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