St. Giles' Church, Prague

Name: St. Giles' Church
Address: Husova 228/17, Staré Město, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 218 440

#244 among attractions in Prague

Gothic architecture, Church, Concert hall

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The Church of Saint Giles is a church in Prague, Czech Republic. This monumental three-aisled church was built on the foundations of a Romanesque church from the 14th century. In 1625, the church was donated to the Dominican order, which has served here and in the adjacent monastery ever since. The church was remodeled in Baroque style. ()

Local name: Kostel svatého Jiljí Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 50°5'6"N, 14°25'7"E

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Husova 228/17, Staré MěstoPraha 1 (Staré Město)Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

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+420 224 218 440

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St. Giles' Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Giles' Church?

Nearby attractions include Bethlehem Chapel, Prague (2 min walk), Divadlo DISK, Prague (3 min walk), Havelské tržiště, Prague (3 min walk), Wimmer's Fountain, Prague (3 min walk).

How to get to St. Giles' Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Giles' Church:

Bus

Mariánské náměstí • Lines: 194 (5 min walk)
Staroměstská • Lines: 194, 207 (8 min walk)

Tram

Karlovy lázně • Lines: 17, 18, 2, 93 (6 min walk)
Národní třída • Lines: 18, 2, 22, 23, 41, 9, 93, 97, 98, 99 (7 min walk)

Metro

Staroměstská • Lines: A (6 min walk)
Můstek • Lines: A, B (7 min walk)

Train

Újezd (18 min walk)
Praha Masarykovo nádraží (19 min walk)