Basilica of the Assumption, Prague

Name: Basilica of the Assumption
Address: Prague, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 220 517 208

#177 among attractions in Prague

Baroque architecture, Church

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The Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady is a church in the Strahov Monastery, Prague. It was originally constructed as a Romanesque basilica and later rebuilt in Baroque style. ()

Local name: Bazilika Nanebevzetí Panny Marie Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 50°5'11"N, 14°23'21"E

Address

Praha 1 (Hradčany)Prague Czech Republic

Contact

+420 220 517 208

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Basilica of the Assumption – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Petřínská rozhledna, Prague Castle, Strahov Monastery, Strahov.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Basilica of the Assumption?

Nearby attractions include Premyslid Crucifix, Prague (1 min walk), Strahov, Prague (1 min walk), Strahov Monastery, Prague (1 min walk), Memorial of National Literature, Prague (1 min walk).

How to get to Basilica of the Assumption by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basilica of the Assumption:

Tram

Pohořelec • Lines: 22, 23, 97 (3 min walk)
Hládkov • Lines: 25 (8 min walk)

Bus

Hládkov • Lines: 143 (7 min walk)
Nemocnice pod Petřínem • Lines: 194 (8 min walk)

Train

Petřín (12 min walk)
Nebozízek (14 min walk)

Metro

Malostranská • Lines: A (25 min walk)
Hradčanská • Lines: A (25 min walk)