Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, Prague

Name: Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord
Address: nám. J. z Poděbrad 112/19, Prague, 130 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 222 727 713

#150 among attractions in Prague

Church, Art Nouveau architecture

Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord

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Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, Prague

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The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord is a Roman Catholic church at Jiřího z Poděbrad Square in Prague's Vinohrady district. It was built between 1929 and 1932 and designed by the Slovene architect Jože Plečnik. Plečnik found the inspiration for this construction in old Christian and ancient patterns. ()

Local name: Kostel Nejsvětějšího srdce Páně Architectural style: ModernCoordinates: 50°4'41"N, 14°27'3"E

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nám. J. z Poděbrad 112/19Praha 3 (Vinohrady)Prague 130 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 222 727 713

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Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum, Ďolíček, Žižkov Television Tower, National Monument in Vitkov.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord?

Nearby attractions include Jiřího z Poděbrad Square, Prague (1 min walk), Vinohrady Water Tower, Prague (6 min walk), Žižkov Television Tower, Prague (6 min walk), Hus Congregational House, Prague (7 min walk).

How to get to Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord:

Metro

Jiřího z Poděbrad • Lines: A (1 min walk)
Flora • Lines: A (13 min walk)

Tram

Jiřího z Poděbrad • Lines: 11, 13 (3 min walk)
Vinohradská vodárna • Lines: 10, 16, 91 (5 min walk)

Bus

Orionka • Lines: 136, 175, 913 (11 min walk)
Krymská • Lines: 135 (12 min walk)

Train

Prague Main Station (19 min walk)
Praha-Vršovice (24 min walk)