christian prague In the Middle Ages, Prague was built as a heavenly Jerusalem, a city of peace and harmony that should stand firm even in the face of chaos. This is why its churches, monasteries, walls, Charles Bridge and Charles University form a well-thought-out whole, where architecture, faith, education and power merge into a single organism. The relics scattered around the city are the spiritual fortification of Prague. Behind this order stood Emperor Charles IV, the greatest personality in history for us Czechs. Perhaps that is why Prague is so easy to fall in love with — because it is a city that reminds the world of order, meaning and hope even in times of crisis. page saints Immerse yourself in the stories of saints, whose moral message in ancient times led to the construction of magnificent temples and cathedrals that adorn our beautiful city to this day. page churches and monasteries The hundred-spired city of Prague is imbued with the mystical energy of its cathedrals and churches, whose diverse towers and domes create a unique panorama. The spiritual heart of the country is the magnificent Cathedral of St. Vitus, Wenceslas and Adalbert, where the tombs of Czech kings and saints are located. Here, Emperor Charles IV concentrated one of Europe’s largest collections of holy relics, thus ensuring the highest spiritual protection for the city and his country. page Pilgrimage routes Wandering along ancient sacred routes has a profound appeal for people today. It is an opportunity to step out of the vicious circle of everyday life and uplift your soul. Pilgrimage is a form of meditation, enhanced by the natural scenery and the people the pilgrim meets on the way. Join us on a journey through the memorable cultural landscape of Prague and its vicinity with countless churches and chapels, statues, springs and miraculous sites. page The heavenly Jerusalem of Charles IV When Charles IV decided to establish Prague’s New Town sometime after 1340, he devoted considerable attention to its planning and design. He was aware that by acquiring the position of Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire, Prague would become its capital city and should therefore be equal to Rome, even in spiritual significance. As a devout Christian, Charles IV turned to the biblical vision of New Jerusalem, the image of the heavenly city from John’s Apocalypse. After all, everything Charles IV did was always related to eternity in some way. foreign language masses You can attend Mass in various languages in Prague’s churches. Services in English are held at the Church of Our Lady Victorious (Church of the Infant Jesus of Prague). Spanish and Italian are also spoken at the same location. At St. Thomas Church, Mass is celebrated in Spanish, Portuguese, and Filipino. Italian is another language you can hear at Holy Cross Church. If you want to experience Mass in French, visit St. Giles Church. Mass is also celebrated there in Polish and Latin. German can be found at St. John Nepomuk Church on the Rock. And services in Ukrainian are held at St. Clement’s Cathedral. religious buildings & places Church of Our Lady Victorious (Church of the Infant Jesus) Malá Strana religious buildings & places Church of St Thomas Malá Strana religious buildings & places Church of the Holy Cross Nové Město religious buildings & places Church of St Giles Staré Město religious buildings & places Church of St John of Nepomuk on the Rock Nové Město religious buildings & places Cathedral of St Clement Staré Město jewish prague Jewish Prague is not only one of the best-preserved Jewish quarters in Europe. It is above all a living community that has been at home in Prague since the 10th century and is an intrinsic part of its soul. The Old Jewish Cemetery harbours a special magic of silence and time. It is the resting place of Rabbi Löw, creator of the Golem, whose remains are supposedly guarded by the attic of the Old New Synagogue. Franz Kafka grew up just a short distance away, under the clock that runs backwards. The writer gave the world a name for the Czech sense of absurdity, that special gift of surviving hardships with a clear mind. page The Old-New Synagogue, resting place of the mythical Golem The Old-New Synagogue is one of the oldest functioning synagogues in Europe. A visit here is an unforgettable journey into the depths of time and into the very heart of Prague’s Jewish community. According to legend, the clay body of the Golem is hidden in the attic of the synagogue, but no traces of it have been found yet. religious buildings & places Old New Synagogue Josefov museums Jewish Museum in Prague — Spanish Synagogue Josefov religious buildings & places Jerusalem (Jubilee) Synagogue Nové Město museums Jewish Museum in Prague — Pinkas Synagogue Josefov mystical places and prague legends Prague fascinates the world with its invisible layer. Sensitive people talk about strong energy centres and the axis between Prague Castle and Vyšehrad, which fills the city with peace and goosebumps alike. For generations, artists have described it as the magical metropolis of Europe, a place where the veil between reality and legend is unusually thin. There are stories of underground passages beneath the pavements, legends live in the towers, and the Prague of Rudolf II still reminds us of the era of alchemists. After all, some people interpret the name Prague as a threshold, i.e. a passage to another dimension. page The Black Madonna guards the secrets of the Knights Templar One of Prague’s most magical places is the Cubist House at the Black Madonna on the corner of Ovocný trh and Celetná Street. The wooden statue of the Black Madonna on the corner of the building is an ancient symbol of the Knights Templar, who had their underground sanctuary nearby. Ancient underground passages criss-cross beneath the house, concealing secrets that have yet to be uncovered. page A geyser of positive energy in Panenský Týnec The mystical space of the unfinished church in Panenský Týnec, inextricably linked to the most important patron saint of the Czech nation, St Agnes of Bohemia, attracts hundreds of visitors. They come here for the powerful energy, which is said to have beneficial effects on the human psyche: it alleviates depression, induces a good mood and cures certain illnesses. Panenský Týnec is particularly popular among healers, psychics and artists. However, couples in love also come here to promise each other eternal love. page Bruncvík’s statue as the city’s cosmic source According to psychotronicists, old Prague is enclosed by two powerful energy emitters, those being Prague Castle and Vyšehrad. An important point between them is the statue of Bruncvík under Charles Bridge, which psychics claim is a kind of cosmic focal point of Prague. After all, everyone who passes beneath this statue becomes, in their own way, part of Bruncvík’s story of the search for courage and justice. page The Devil’s Column at Vyšehrad shrouded in legends People come to Vyšehrad to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city, absorb the spiritual dimension of the place, or simply regain their vitality during a peaceful stroll. However, it is also sought out by people who are sensitive to paranormal phenomena. Legends about the Devil’s Column and esoteric claims that the column is charged with vast energy have made Vyšehrad Park one of the most mysterious places in Prague. page Legends of Prague Legends and myths exist in the space between dreams and reality. When wandering through the streets of Prague, you will encounter stories that take place between heaven and earth literally at every turn. They were recorded for us by the chroniclers of old. Podcast Prague Towers Discover the spiritual dimension of Prague with historian and theologian Doc. Jitka Jonová.