Church of St Giles

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Kostel sv. Jiljí

  • baroque
  • gothics

This monumental three-aisled church was built in the 14th century on the site of an earlier Romanesque church and is one of the most important Gothic monuments in the Old Town. In 1625, the church was donated to the Dominican Order, which has been active here and in the adjoining monastery ever since. The church interior has been remodelled in the Baroque style. The interior frescoes are the work of V. V. Reiner, one of the most prominent painters of the Czech Baroque. The church is also a popular venue for classical music concerts.

more about the place

opening hours

january—december

mon—sun 8:00—16:00

If no concert is taking place, the church is open until the evening Mass.

more about opening hours

opening hours

january—december

mon—sun 8:00—16:00

If no concert is taking place, the church is open until the evening Mass.

St Giles is a Roman Catholic parish church and also the convent church of the Order of Preachers – the Dominicans – which maintains its residence in the adjoining monastery. The Polish Roman Catholic parish is also based at the church.
The monastery provides accommodation.

Regular Roman Catholic Masses

  • Mo—Sa 18:30 — in Czech
  • Su: 9:00 — in Czech, 10:30 — in French, 12:00 — in Polish, 18:30 — in Czech

Sightseeing possible from behind the grid in foyer or just after the mass, large groups by telephone appointment only.

Regular concerts of classical and church music

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