Church of Saint Catherine

The Church of Saint Catherine is a Baroque building with an octagonal floor plan built in Prague's New Town during the 18th century. A slender tower rises above the roofline and connects to the surrounding monastery complex.

A convent was founded on this site in 1354 and served the religious life of Prague. In the 18th century, architect Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer redesigned the building and created the Baroque exterior seen today.

The name honors Saint Catherine of Alexandria, to whom the community dedicated the building. The church sits within an Augustinian monastery complex and shows how religious communities lived and gathered in the city.

The building is located on Viničná Street in Prague's New Town and is partially visible from the street. Visitors can view the exterior, but should note that access to the interior is not normally permitted.

The original Gothic tower from the Middle Ages was preserved during the Baroque redesign and creates a striking contrast with newer elements. This unusual blend of two periods earned the building a local nickname: 'The Prague minaret.'

Location: New Town, Prague

Architects: Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer

Part of: Augustinian monastery at Saint Catherine in Prague

Address: Viničná 468/2, Praha 2-Nové Město

GPS coordinates: 50.07389,14.42500

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47