Majestátní Emauzy

A short distance from the busy Karlova náměstí hides a quiet oasis of peace. A mute witness to history, where monks with Slavic, Hispanic and German blood gradually walked. And they were followed by American Cougars, Academics and Brutalism. Visitors will admire unique medieval paintings, a Spanish Baroque Madonna, a fresh view of Prague and much more.

Part of the program is an introduction to the following topics:

• where the funeral chapel of the professors of the University of Prague stood and what it looked like
• what reasons led Charles IV. to the restoration of the Slavic liturgy
• why the French kings swore on the Evangelist from Emmaus during their coronation
• what life in the cloister looked like then and now
• what is the Bible of the poor and who could have seen it
• how is Swedish Uppsala related to this monastery
• what is Beuron art and why did these monks come here in the 19th century the vision of the vertical city of brutalist architect Karl Prager

Practical information

• Meeting: In front of the Benedikt Roezl monument on Karlov náměstí (opposite the Faust House) in the park
• ON THE SPOT, the entrance fee to the church will be collected 90 CZK full/60 CZK reduced (seniors, children)
• Duration: 1.5 hours
• Guide: Jana Nováčková
• Tickets can only be purchased on the spot if the capacity of the walk has not been filled - it is necessary to contact the organizer to find out the current situation.
• The organizer reserves the right to cancel the walk in case of low interest, the participants with the ticket will be informed about the cancellation of the walk and the money will be returned to their account.