Prague accommodation near Church of Our Lady of the Snows
Orange is the only hostel, that is located directly on Wenceslas Square, in a beautiful historic building, so a tour of the city center you will not have to use any public transport, you are simply in the center of the cultural, commercial and historical events. Hostel offers a pleasant, comfortable accommodation, accepts individual and group bookings (50 persons), has a large apartment, small private rooms and a a wide selection of multisite rooms. WiFi connection throughout the hostel for free.
Hostel Orange is 90 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
Prague Jungmann belonging to the category of 4 star Prague hotels is located in the centre of Prague, beside Wenceslas Square and the historical centre of Prague. Jungmann is a cosy family Prague hotel in a unique location in the vicinity of 2 metro station.
Hotel Jungmann is 90 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
Prague Hotel Adria is 4-star Prague luxury hotel and offers a accommodation in Prague center right in the Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti Praha). It is a luxury hotel after an extensive reconstruction, combining the charm of the old Prague with a comfort of modern equipped rooms. The hotel's history dates back to the 14th century, when the whole premises belonged to the Carmelitan Convent of St. Mary of the Snow. The ideal location on the main Prague boulevard in the vicinity of the pedestrian zone of the Franciscan Garden, and its traditional hospitality has made it one of the most favorite hotels in Prague.
Adria Hotel Prague is 110 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
Hotel Ambassador The Golden Goose Praha, from category 5 star hotels in Prague, is sitauted on the famous Wenceslas Square boulevard, surrounded by renowned historical monuments as well as a commercial district. Venceslas Square is the centre of shopping and culture. Six hundred eighty-two meters long by sixty meters wide with a boulevard leading from the National Museum to Mustek, it is made up of a wonderful combination of historic buildings and retail outlets. Very close to the hotel are a number of theaters, museums, important banks, department stores, cafes, restaurants and clubs.
AMBASSADOR - ZLATÁ HUSA is 120 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
Hotel Liberty Praha, from category 4 star Prague hotels, is located in Prague historical center, on a pedestrian area near the famous Wenceslas Square. Luxury hotel came to it´s existence as a result of a careful and sophisticated reconstruction of palace, built in the year 1894 in Art Nouveau style.
HOTEL LIBERTY is 130 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
The Hotel Prague Inn from 4 star hotels in Prague is situated immediately in Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti) in the central position in Prague. Wenceslas Square and its pedestrian zones guarantee all our guests the required peace for rest at the hotel. Location of this hotel in Prague makes it possible to reach on foot without exerting too much efforts most of the best favoured tourist sights.
Hotel Prague Inn is 130 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
In Apartments Andel you will experience a homely atmosphere in a busy Prague centre in the heart of Europe. Apartments Andel offer accommodation in a new house (with lift) in a historic quarter, quiet street. In surrounding areas are many restaurants, cafés, shops, shopping centres. Apartments Andel have excellent connection: approx.: 75 m from Andel subway station and tram stops. Historic city centre is near by: 10 min. by tram, 5 min by subway, 20 min by foot. Parking possible in an underground garage.
VN17 is 140 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
This modern 4 star design hotel in Prague centre just a few steps from away from Old Town Square and Wenceslass Square. All other major monuments and attractions of Prague are within a walking distance.
Hotel Perla is 190 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
Hotel Mustek Praha, from category 3 star hotels in Prague, is situated in wonderful city centre - in historical Old Town. At the base of the famous Wenceslas Square, a few steps from Old Town Square with Astronomical Clock - Orloj (300m).
Hotel Můstek is 200 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
Aparthotel Wenceslass Square are located in the heart of Prague, directly on the Wenceslas Square. All the major historical sights are within easy walking distance.
Aparthotel Wenceslas Square is 210 m from Church of Our Lady of the Snows.
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Church of Our Lady of the Snows
The church of Our Lady of the Snows (Czech: Panny Marie Sněžné) is located near Jungmann Square in Prague, Czech Republic. This church has one of the highest vaults in Prague (34 metres (112 ft)). It was supposed to be the second biggest church in Prague (after St. Vitus Cathedral), but it was not completed. The current form consists only of the presbytery of the church.
The church of Our Lady of the Snows (Czech: Panny Marie Sněžné) is located near Jungmann Square in Prague, Czech Republic. This church has one of the highest vaults in Prague (34 metres (112 ft)). It was supposed to be the second biggest church in Prague (after St. Vitus Cathedral), but it was not completed. The current form consists only of the presbytery of the church.
History
The church along with a monastery of the Carmelite order was founded in 1347 on the occasion of the coronation of Charles IV and his wife Blanche of Valois. The Carmelites were a mendicant order since 1245, which meant that they were not allowed to own any land. They therefore had no sources for building the church. Charles IV donated them a large plot, which they could partly rent, and the wood which had been used to build his coronation hall. This, along with contributions from the citizens of Prague, was enough to construct the currently visible part of the building. The construction of the church was delayed because of the problems with funds.
During the Hussite Wars the construction was interrupted, the church was heavily damaged, and the local monks left the monastery. The church fell into disrepair by the end of the 16th century. At the beginning of the 17th century the church was taken over by the Franciscans to whom the church was given by the King of Bohemia Rudolf II.
In 1611, during the Passau army incursion, fourteen monks were killed, when a rabble from the city of Prague attacked and looted the monastery. These monks are known as Fourteen Prague Martyrs. They were after almost 400 years beatified in 2012.
The church itself was modified during the Renaissance and Baroque (mostly in the second half of the 17th century).
Today, the Gothic presbytery serves as a church of Franciscans. The northern aisle is accessible from the eastern corner of the Jungmann square through the gate which originally led to the cemetery behind the church.