Things to do in Prague, Bohemia: The Best Sights & Landmarks

The Church of St Nicholas in Lesser Town in Prague, the most famous Baroque church in Prague, stands along with the former Jesuit college in the centre of the Lesser Town Square. It represents a magnificent example of the "Prague Baroque" period of the 18th century. W.A. Mozart himself played the organ in this church!

One of the most historic sections of Prague, the Lesser Quarter features many Renaissance burghers' houses, baroque palaces, narrow lanes and spacious squares.

The church of Our Lady Victorious and of the Prague Infant Jesus has an extraordinary significance not only for its architecture and artistic decoration, but mainly for the fact that the famous statue of the Prague Infant Jesus is kept and venerated within. The extraordinary well preserved baroque interior is decorated by works of the best artists of the 17th and 18th centrury. The new altar, ambon, cross and baptistmal font by scuptor Otmar Oliva. The church is open for visitors every day. In addition to the liturgy in five languages it hosts also other public events - lectures, exhibitions etc. Museum of the Infant Jesus presents historical and contemporary robes of the statue of Infant Jesus from all over the world. The museum is open 8:30 am - 5 pm from Monday to Saturday and 1 pm - 6 pm on Sunday. Admission free.

St. Thomas Church (Sv. Tomas) --- founded in 1228 and remodeled in baroque style in 1720's, the church is one of the most significant churches in the area. Today the Parish at St. Thomas is one of the most active in all of Prague, having not only a Czech parish but also and English and Spanish one as well. Masses are held each Sunday: Czech: 9:30 English: 11:00, Spanish: 12:30