Audio Guide Church of St Nicholas, Malá Strana

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Church of St Nicholas, Malá Strana
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About this place

Prague's finest Baroque church, crowned by an impressive green dome and adorned with spectacular frescoes. The church is home to the organ where Mozart once performed.

Practical information

Malostranské nám., 118 00 Praha 1-Malá Strana, Chequia
Opening hoursMonday: 09:00 - 17:45 Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:45 Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:45 Thursday: 09:00 - 17:45 Friday: 09:00 - 16:45 Saturday: 09:00 - 16:45 Sunday: 09:00 - 17:45
Official website+420 257 534 215See more on Google Maps

Editorial summary

Iglesia famosa de estilo Alto Barroco construida durante los siglos XVII y XVIII, con una cúpula de 20 metros de diámetro.

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Google Reviews

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alejandra izquierdo palomino

Las entradas te las da una mujer en la entrada, sin ninguna cola ni nada. Tiene para pagar con datáfono. La iglesia es una absoluta belleza barroca, nos encantó, estuvimos como 1 hora viéndola. La visita tambien incluye subir al palco superior. El QR nada más entrar te da un plano con una explicación de las capillas, esculturas, frescos y retablos, recomiendo escanearlo.

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Gerard

A mi pareja y a mí nos encanta visitar iglesias y monumentos religiosos en nuestros viajes por el arte que albergan, y esta no defraudó en absoluto. Es, sin duda, una de las joyas del barroco en Praga. El interior es impresionante, especialmente los frescos del techo y el órgano que llegó a tocar el mismo Mozart. Cada rincón está lleno de detalles dorados y esculturas increíbles. Una visita obligada si aprecias la arquitectura y el arte sacro.

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Jose Vicente Florio B.

La Iglesia de San Nicolás de Malá Strana es una obra maestra icónica de la arquitectura barroca y uno de los monumentos más importantes de Praga. Se encuentra en el corazón del barrio de Malá Strana. Es un ejemplo sobresaliente y emblemático del período barroco en la ciudad, diseñada por una colaboración familiar de arquitectos: inicialmente por Kryštof Dientzenhofer y completada más tarde por su hijo Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer entre 1732 y 1737. La iglesia destaca por su imponente presencia en la plaza, con una gran cúpula verde de 20 metros de diámetro y un campanario que ofrece vistas panorámicas de la ciudad.

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Points included in this audio guide

1
Chapel of Saint Barbara

Chapel of Saint Barbara

The first chapel built to enable Mass to be celebrated during the construction of the main church. It was erected following the original plans by Giovanni Domenico Orsi.

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Chapel of Saint Anne

Chapel of Saint Anne

Side chapel built during the first phase of construction, erected together with the western façade and choir between 1703 and 1711.

3
Fresco of the Apotheosis of Saint Nicholas

Fresco of the Apotheosis of Saint Nicholas

A striking fresco adorning the 70-metre-high dome, painted by František Xaver Palko. It depicts the glorification of the church's patron saint.

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Frescoes by Jan Lukáš Kracker

Frescoes by Jan Lukáš Kracker

A series of Baroque frescoes adorning both the exterior façade and interior of the church, executed by the renowned painter Jan Lukáš Kracker.

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Sculptures by František Ignác Platzer

Sculptures by František Ignác Platzer

A set of Baroque sculptural works that enhance the interior decoration of the church, created by sculptor František Ignác Platzer.

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Baroque Organ

Baroque Organ

A magnificent Baroque organ with over 4,000 pipes, some reaching up to six metres in length. Mozart played this instrument during his visit to Prague in 1787.

7
Bell Tower

Bell Tower

A 79-metre-high tower featuring a panoramic viewing platform, directly connected to the dome. Completed in Rococo style between 1751–1756 by Anselmo Lurago.

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Central Dome

Central Dome

An imposing copper dome standing 79 metres high and 20 metres in diameter, a distinctive landmark on the skyline of Malá Strana. Built by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer.

Professional audio guide of Church of St Nicholas, Malá Strana
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8 points of interest included
  • 1.Chapel of Saint Barbara
  • 2.Chapel of Saint Anne
  • 3.Fresco of the Apotheosis of Saint Nicholas
  • 4.Frescoes by Jan Lukáš Kracker
  • 5.Sculptures by František Ignác Platzer
  • 6.Baroque Organ
  • 7.Bell Tower
  • 8.Central Dome

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