Chapel of the Holy Cross, Baroque chapel in Prague Castle, Czech Republic
The Chapel of the Holy Cross sits in Prague Castle's second courtyard and features architectural elements typical of 18th-century Baroque style. Today it functions as the Prague Castle Administration shop.
Court architect Nicolò Pacassi designed the chapel between 1758 and 1763 during Maria Theresa's reign. This period saw major renovation work throughout Prague Castle.
The interior displays sculptures by I. F. Platzer and walls painted with scenes from both the Old and New Testaments. These decorations reflect the religious importance this space held within the castle.
The chapel is accessible during regular Prague Castle visiting hours since it now serves as the castle's administration shop. Keep in mind this is no longer a traditional worship space but an administrative area with limited public access.
Between 1961 and 1990 the chapel housed the St. Vitus treasure collection, displaying liturgical objects, chasubles, jewels, and religious artifacts. This made it a significant storage location for church treasures during that period.
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