St. Giles Church
Beneath baroque frescoes by Reiner: classical and organ concerts in St. Giles Church in Prague's Old Town.
St. Giles Church stands on Husova Street in the heart of Prague's Old Town. Originally a Romanesque church from the 12th century, it was rebuilt in Gothic style and inaugurated in 1371 in the presence of Emperor Charles IV. In 1625 the church was handed to the Dominican order, which continues to serve in the church and the adjacent monastery to this day.
The Interior
The three-aisled interior surprises visitors with its rich Baroque decoration. The vaulted ceiling is covered with magnificent frescoes by Václav Vavřinec Reiner, one of the greatest painters of the Czech Baroque — who is also buried in the church.
The Organ
The church is renowned for its unique organ built in 1733, with 50 registers, three manuals and 3,500 pipes. Its remarkable sound and size create the unforgettable atmosphere of the classical concerts held here.
Upcoming concerts at this venue
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Jul 7 TuesdayVivaldi Four Seasons
Time: 16:30
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Jul 9 ThursdayVivaldi Four Seasons in Old Prague
Time: 16:30
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Jul 11 SaturdayVivaldi Four Seasons
Time: 17:00
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Jul 14 TuesdayVivaldi Four Seasons
Time: 16:30
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Jul 16 ThursdayVivaldi Four Seasons in Old Prague
Time: 16:30
St. Giles Church
St. Giles church situated in the city center of Prague, near Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square.
Tram:
No. 17, 18, 53 - Staroměstská stop
Metro:
Line A (green) - Staroměstská stop
Line B (yellow) - Národní třída stop