Vlašská kaple Nanebevzetí Panny Marie

Small circular chapel built between 1590-1597.

The chapel, a simple mannerist oval building with a dome, was built in 1590–97 by D. Bossi according to a design by O. Mascarin for the needs of Italians settled in Prague (hence the name Vlašská). The elliptical floor plan of the chapel documents a great transformation of time - a retreat from rational Renaissance thinking, reflected in the circular ground plan of Renaissance buildings, into a more sensual Baroque view symbolized by a more dynamic and different ellipse acting from every angle; Thanks to this symbolism, the Wallachian Chapel is one of the most important Renaissance buildings in Europe. The interior is Baroque. The entrance portico by F. M. Kaňka (1715) with beautiful forged bars is also the entrance to the neighboring church of St. Klimenta. Exhibitions and concerts take place in the chapel. Ideal place for prayer in the center of Prague.

Rarely accessible treasure of Baroque Prague.

Beautiful location along the Charles Bridge to the center.

Unexpectedly located temple.