Monastery of Minorites dedicated to the patron saint of St. Jacob

Monastery of Minorites dedicated to the patron saint of St. Yakovu, located in Prague. It was founded in the second half of the XIII century during the reign of Jan of Luxembourg. During this period, artisans formed a large social stratum, and intensive construction began in the city.

Monastery of Minorites dedicated to the patron saint of St. Jacobu is a magnificent example of Baroque architecture in Europe. Since the construction of the building is much dilapidated, so in the first half of the XVIII century Brno architect Moritz Grimm held a number of restoration activities. He renovated the monastery building and the church, and decided to bring the Baroque elements that were fashionable at the time to the Gothic style. Since then, the monastery building has not been changed. Tourists who decide to visit this complex will be able to appreciate the magnificent architecture bearing traces of Czech traditions and culture.

The monastery looks very impressive. The building is located high, has an impressive size. A distinctive feature of the monastery is the bell tower, made in the form of a tower. Its height reaches about 86 meters. On the central altar, visitors can see a statue of the Virgin Mary made of wood. According to legend, she has miraculous power, so people bring her valuable gifts, including gold. To date, the building of the monastery of minorites dedicated to the patron saint of St. Yakovu is considered a treasury of baroque art in Prague.