Church of Saint Roch, Renaissance church in Hradčany, Prague, Czech Republic
The Church of Saint Roch sits within the Strahov Monastery complex and features an elliptical dome supported by columns and arcades that form a gallery. The interior displays a Neo-Renaissance altar from 1879 and a central painting created in 1760.
The church was built in response to the plague epidemic of 1680, when the community needed a place for prayer and shelter. It was later integrated into the existing monastery complex and received new elements such as a modern altar.
The chapel is dedicated to Saint Roch, revered in folk devotion as a protector against epidemics. Visitors can sense this protective purpose through the religious objects and the way the space is arranged, which still reflects this historical role.
Access to the chapel is through Strahovské nádvoří in Prague's Hradčany district, where visitors can explore both its architectural features and religious purpose. The location is easy to reach on foot and sits near other monastery attractions.
The building contains a preserved Baroque tin baptismal font from 1595, crafted by Matthew Voříška of Roudnice on the Elbe. This expertly made baptismal vessel is among the oldest surviving objects within the chapel.
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