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Basilica of St. James the Greater

Name: Basilica of St. James the Greater
Rating: 4.7

4.7 ·

Step into the Basilica of St. James the Greater, one of Old Town's most atmospheric baroque churches. Admire the crowded altars and sculpted interior, then find the mummified hand hanging from a chain near the entrance.

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Full description

Tucked into Staré Město just off the tourist circuit, the Basilica of St. James the Greater is a large baroque church whose interior is packed with sculpture, altars and painted detail.

Entry is free and visits are short, around 20 minutes, which makes it an easy addition to a central sightseeing walk. Its most talked-about curiosity is a mummified human hand dangling from a chain near the entrance, a detail that gives the otherwise grand space a gothic edge.

Visitors describe the atmosphere inside as both imposing and calm, with rope barriers protecting some of the side benches.

Tucked into Staré Město just off the tourist circuit, the Basilica of St. James the Greater is a large baroque church whose interior is packed with sculpture, altars and painted detail.

Visitors describe the atmosphere inside as both imposing and calm, with rope barriers protecting some of the side benches.

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Address

6, Malá Štupartská 635, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia · Staré Město

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Enter during daytime opening hours, as the church is open roughly 10:00 to 18:00
look for the mummified hand near the entrance
expect rope barriers across some side pews and keep conversation low, since services and prayer take place here.

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Reviews

A stunning Baroque basilica with rich decoration and impressive interior details. The atmosphere inside is both grand and peaceful, making it a must-visit in Prague.

Amir Ardalan Davoodi

3/5

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