Klášter u Panny Marie Sněžné, Gothic monastery in New Town, Prague, Czech Republic
The Franciscan Monastery of Our Lady of Snow is a Gothic monastery in Prague's New Town with a church featuring a soaring vaulted ceiling. The interior holds sculptures and a Baroque altar that together create a richly decorated religious space.
The monastery was founded in the 14th century as an important religious institution in Prague's developing New Town. Subsequent renovations added Baroque elements that shaped the appearance visible to visitors today.
The name recalls the Feast of Our Lady of Snow, tied to a legend about miraculous snowfall marking where the church should be built. Visitors can see how the interior remains a center of faith and prayer, with regular religious services shaping daily use of the space.
The monastery is located at Jungmann Square in New Town and is easily accessible on foot. Visitors can enter during open hours to view the interior, and those interested in religious services will find masses held regularly throughout the week.
A portal on the northern wall features carved figures from the founding era that many visitors overlook while exploring the main interior. Taking time to examine this entrance closely reveals details about the building's original purpose and patrons.
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