Church of Saint John the Baptist Na Prádle, Gothic church in Malá Strana, Czech Republic.
The Church of Saint John the Baptist Na Prádle is a religious building in Mala Strana that combines Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements. Its stone walls and period windows reflect the blending of styles from different construction phases.
The building was constructed in 1235 as a religious site in the district. In the late eighteen hundreds, Emperor Joseph II's reforms repurposed it as a public laundry facility, a function it eventually abandoned.
This place has served both Catholic and Czechoslovak Hussite congregations since the 1930s. The two communities sharing the same space reflects a unique religious arrangement in Prague.
The church sits on Kampa Island and is accessible by several tram lines serving the district. Walking through the area allows visitors to explore other nearby sites in this historic neighborhood.
The name Na Prádle comes from its eighteenth century role as a laundry facility following imperial reforms. This temporary function left a lasting mark on the building's identity even after it returned to religious use.
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