Church of Saint Roch, Prague

Name: Church of Saint Roch
Address: Prague, Czech Republic
Telephone: +420 731 625 910

#179 among attractions in Prague

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The Church of Saint Roch, located on Olšany Square, is the oldest church in present-day Žižkov, a cadastral district of Prague, Czech Republic. The Baroque structure was built between 1680 and 1682 by Jan Hainric, probably according to plans by the renowned French architect Jean Baptiste Mathey. ()

Local name: Kostel svatého Rocha Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 50°4'57"N, 14°27'36"E

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Praha 3 (Žižkov)Prague Czech Republic

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+420 731 625 910

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Church of Saint Roch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Church of Saint Roch?

Nearby attractions include Parukářka, Prague (5 min walk), Prague 3, Prague (8 min walk), Žižkov, Prague (10 min walk), Olšany Cemetery, Prague (10 min walk).

How to get to Church of Saint Roch by public transport?

The nearest stations to Church of Saint Roch:

Bus

Olšanské náměstí • Lines: 136, 175, 267, 913 (2 min walk)
Flora • Lines: 136, 175, 913 (8 min walk)

Tram

Olšanské náměstí • Lines: 15, 26, 5, 9, 95, 98 (3 min walk)
Olšanská • Lines: 26, 5, 9, 95 (6 min walk)

Metro

Flora • Lines: A (8 min walk)
Jiřího z Poděbrad • Lines: A (14 min walk)

Train

Prague Main Station (27 min walk)
Praha Masarykovo nádraží (31 min walk)

Ferry

Rohanský ostrov • Lines: P7 (29 min walk)
Ostrov Štvanice • Lines: P7 (30 min walk)