Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha)
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Located in Hradčany near Prague Castle, the ornate, gleaming white Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) is a Baroque jewel constructed around several courtyards and surrounded by cloisters and chapels. Topped with a copper spire, the monastery was built between 1626 and 1631 at the behest of Baroness Beligna Katherina von Lobkowicz; it was designed by Bohemian architects and is still occupied today by an order of Capuchin monks.
The complex is one of the foremost pilgrim destinations in Bohemia, thanks to its replica of the Holy House (Santa Casa) of the Virgin Mary, copied from the original humble abode she occupied in Nazareth. The Loreta's shrine is made of simple brickwork on its interior and is encased in carved stone bas-reliefs depicting scenes from the life of the Virgin Mary. The church itself is in flamboyantly overblown Baroque styling, while the monastery is also much visited for its fine collection of donated liturgical treasures, including chalices, crucifixes and artwork. The standout piece is thePrague Sun, a monstrance encrusted with 6,222 diamonds that is the handiwork of Viennese Baroque master-craftsman Johann Bernard Fischer of Ehrlach. The church is equally famous for its 27-bell carillon, which rings out across Hradčany on the hour every hour between 9am and 6pm.
Daily Apr–Oct 9am–5pm; Nov–Mar 9:30am–4pm
Loretánské námesti 7, Hradčany, Prague, Central Bohemia, Czech Republic, 118 00
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What are Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) hours of operation?
Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) hours of operation: Daily Apr–Oct 9am–5pm; Nov–Mar 9:30am–4pm. Buy tickets in advance on Viator. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Should I book Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 18 Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) costs USD 14.85. Guided Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) tours start around USD 14.85 per person. See all 18 Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha)?
The best ways to experience Loreto Sanctuary (Loreta Praha) are:
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