Kaple svaté Máří Magdaleny pod Letnou, Baroque chapel in Holešovice, Prague 1, Czech Republic.
The Kaple svaté Máří Magdaleny pod Letnou is a round baroque chapel built of stone in Holešovice near the Vltava River. Its six windows with stained glass give the small building character, and the circular form makes it distinctly recognizable in the area.
The chapel was built in 1635 as a prayer site for vineyard workers and raftsmen who faced hazardous conditions on the river. Over the centuries it became an established place of worship for the surrounding community.
The chapel serves as a place of worship for multiple congregations and welcomes visitors throughout the day. People come here to pray and experience a moment of quietness in the middle of the city.
The chapel is located at the base of Letna Park and can be reached by tram at the Čechův most stop nearby. The site is easily accessible on foot from the city center and sits along walking paths that follow the river.
In 1956, engineers moved the entire chapel 31 meters south to make room for new tram lines without tearing it down. This rare feat showed how much the building mattered to the city and what was technically possible at the time.
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