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Infant Jesus of Prague, Prague

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Inspirational and architecturally significant, Infant Jesus of Prague dates back to the 17th century and remains a fine example of Baroque architecture. Most visitors come to see a waxwork statue of infant Jesus, brought here from Spain in the 1620s. The church's main claim to fame, this figure is said to have protected the city from plague outbreaks and the destruction caused elsewhere by the Thirty Years' War. The focus of worldwide attention, the figure attracts a steady stream of religious travelers, arriving from as far away as Latin America. Don't miss the onsite museum, housing dozens of costumes used to dress up the statue for various religious occasions. Add Infant Jesus of Prague and other attractions to your Prague trip itinerary using our Prague online route maker.
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  • Dedicated to the Infant Jesus, others call it the Sto Nino. In the Carmelite district . We got a chance encounter with the priest and he gave us our blessing. We got photos also with the statue of... 
    Dedicated to the Infant Jesus, others call it the Sto Nino. In the Carmelite district . We got a chance encounter with the priest and he gave us our blessing. We got photos also with the statue of...  more »
  • Karmeliska is a beautiful street in Prague ,lined with great looking buildings,one of the most beautiful is Kostel Panny Marie Vitezne A Prazske Jezulatko aka The Monastery Of Jesus Of Prague or... 
    Karmeliska is a beautiful street in Prague ,lined with great looking buildings,one of the most beautiful is Kostel Panny Marie Vitezne A Prazske Jezulatko aka The Monastery Of Jesus Of Prague or...  more »
  • The church of the Infant Jesus of Prague is a very interesting, very important church for Catholics. The Infant Jesus of Prague is venerated especially outside the Czech republic. It is very much... 
    The church of the Infant Jesus of Prague is a very interesting, very important church for Catholics. The Infant Jesus of Prague is venerated especially outside the Czech republic. It is very much...  more »
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  • Mum is very devout of the Baby Jesus. This was an amazing and uplifting experience for her. Super happy to have been able to take her there. The Image is currently in mourning for the situation in Ukrain but no less beautiful for it. We went upstairs and saw samples of the many robes donated and the explanation of how they change according to the religious calendar.
  • I went here without background about the place. Such a nice experience! I cannot explain what happened there however I can confirm after visiting the church I felt so good and had a light mind. Checked the church story later at home. I'm going to visit it again with knowledge.
  • The first baroque church in Prague, 1644. It holds the Infant Jesus of Prague, a wooden statue of Spanish origin from when the Habsburgs ruled the Kingdom of Bohemia and Spain. Carmelite nuns change the statue's luxurious, gemstone-laden vestments according to the liturgical season: Green - Ordinary Time Purple - Lent, Candlemas and Advent Red or gold - Christmas and Easter Royal blue - Immaculate Conception / Feast of Assumption. In Ireland, the statue is popular and is called the "Child of Prague". Irish brides hoping for good luck and good weather on their wedding day ritually place a copy of the statue outside their homes.
  • Beautiful architecture and well maintained church. One of the tourist attractions in prague The Church of Our Lady of Victories, also referred as the Shrine of the Infant Jesus of Prague, in Malá Strana, the "Lesser Quarter" of Prague, is a church governed and administered by the Discalced Carmelites.
  • Holy Church. One of the biggest church in Prague. Entrance fee for adult is 100 Kc. The Church has ancient gothic look. The art work throughout the church is so beautiful. The church is well preserved and maintained.

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