Church of Our Lady Victorious--Holy Child of Prague (Klaster Prazskeho jezulatka)

Karmelitská 385/9, Praha 1. (Open Map)
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Description

Early baroque church

Built in the 17th century, Church of Our Lady Victorious--Holy Child of Prague (Klaster Prazskeho jezulatka) is known as being the home of the wax statue of baby Jesus. You can see the famous statue at the altar, located in the right wing of the church.

A baroque church of the Carmelite Order, Church of Our Lady Victorious--Holy Child of Prague (Klaster Prazskeho jezulatka) is a well-known Catholic church, recognized the world over for its Holy Child of Prague. The statue was presented to the Carmelites by the Hasburg patron Polyxena of Lobkowicz, and is a well-respected as a result.