Franciscan garden

Czech republic, Prague
Categories: Nature Prague
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Rating 9.0
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Franciscan garden

Czech republic, Prague
A small garden, entwined with many artisanal roses, is located in the historical center of Prague - between Wenceslas and Jungmann squares. It is the successor of a larger garden of the XIV century at the Carmelite monastery. Later it came into the possession of the Barefoot Franciscans, for the needs of which fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices were grown here. Unfortunately, the garden fell into disrepair after the looting of the monastery by local gangs. However, in the 18th century it was revived. The monks built a pharmacy here, dug a well and installed a fountain. In the middle of the 20th century, the Franciscans were expelled by the then communist authorities, and the garden was opened to the public. However, in the early 1990s, the garden returned to the church underwent a major renovation, as a result of which, for example, a gate with 16 reliefs from the life of St. Francis was installed at the entrance. Now the Franciscan Garden is a quiet resting place, equipped with benches and a playground.

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All reviews (1)
Traveled 10 years ago
Rating 9
The Franciscan Garden in Prague is a wonderful place. Many were there, but no less people do not even guess what is hidden inside the houses between Wenceslas Square and Jungman Square. The garden is open to the public only in 1050, and before that was owned by the monastery. Probably fruit trees and the tradition of grass beds have remained since then. And from the garden you can see the Church of the Virgin Mary of the Snows. You can get to the garden either from Jungman Square or from Svetozor Passage (Vodichkova Street, next to the tram stop Wenceslas Square and one of the exits of the metro Mustek).
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