Church of St. James the Greater, Prague

Name: Church of St. James the Greater
Address: Malá Štupartská 635/6, Prague, 110 00, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 224 828 814

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The Basilica of St. James in the Old Town of Prague, Czech Republic. The church is home to the Madonna Pietatis and the tomb of Count Vratislav of Mitrovice. ()

Local name: Bazilika svatého Jakuba Většího Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 50°5'18"N, 14°25'30"E

Address

Malá Štupartská 635/6Praha 1 (Staré Město)Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Contact

+420 224 828 814

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Church of St. James the Greater open?

Church of St. James the Greater is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm
Sunday 9:30 am - 12 pm & 2 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Church of St. James the Greater?

Nearby attractions include Kolowrat Palace, Prague (2 min walk), Celetná, Prague (3 min walk), Cafe Orient, Prague (3 min walk), Prague Stock Exchange, Prague (3 min walk).

How to get to Church of St. James the Greater by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of St. James the Greater:

Bus

Masná • Lines: 194 (2 min walk)
Staroměstské náměstí • Lines: 194 (5 min walk)

Tram

Republic Square • Lines: 15, 26, 41, 6, 8, 91, 94, 96 (6 min walk)
Dlouhá třída • Lines: 15, 26, 41, 6, 8, 91, 94, 96 (6 min walk)

Metro

Republic Square • Lines: B (7 min walk)
Můstek • Lines: A, B (9 min walk)

Train

Praha Masarykovo nádraží (11 min walk)
Prague Main Station (16 min walk)

Ferry

Pražská tržnice • Lines: P7 (30 min walk)
Ostrov Štvanice • Lines: P7 (31 min walk)