Church of Our Lady beneath the Chain
Church of Our Lady beneath the Chain, Gothic church in Lesser Town, Prague, Czech Republic
The Church of Our Lady Beneath the Chain features two preserved towers and a Gothic choir, with numerous Baroque modifications added during the 17th century.
Built in 1158 as a Romanesque basilica for the Knights Hospitaller, the church underwent reconstruction in 1314 following the acquisition of Templar properties.
The main altar displays a 1651 painting by Karel Škréta depicting Madonna Blessing the Maltese Knights at the Battle of Lepanto.
The church holds regular masses on Sundays at 10:00 and Tuesdays at 17:30, with sightseeing available by appointment or before mass times.
The church name originates from a chain that stretched across the Vltava River to collect tolls from passing boats during medieval times.
Location: Prague 1
Location: Malá Strana
Inception: 1169
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Part of: Commandry of the Knights of Malta in Malá Strana
Address: Lázeňská 2, Praha 1-Malá Strana
GPS coordinates: 50.08667,14.40667
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:44
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