The Church Of St. Cajetan

Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St. Kajetán, was built in the noble style of Baroque classicism on the area of ​​two houses in the years 1691–1717 by the religious order of the Theatins (kajetánů), probably according to the project of J. B. Mathey. The facade was completed by J. B. Santini, whose intention was to emphasize the height of the building compared to the adjacent Thun Palace. The construction of the church took a long time because it was threatened by the neighboring Strahov Gate, which threatened to collapse and which had to be demolished first. It took two decades before the Kajetans obtained permission from the village of Malá Strana. The valuable interior furnishings are the work of sculptors M. V. Jäckel and J. O. Mayer, painters F. X. Balk, M. V. Hawlachs, J. V. Callot, F. Rothmayer and others. The church was abolished by Joseph II in 1783, but due to the great interest of the faithful, it was reopened after three years and served as a branch of the Church of St. Nicholas. In 1869, the church and the neighboring monastery were acquired by the Redemptorists (Ligurians). The church is the scene of Arbes' novel The Last Days of Mankind (1895). The Strahov Gate (also Černá or Hansturkovská) was part of the fortifications of Prague from the time of Přemysl Otakar II. from the 13th century, part of which ran along today's Neruda Street. In the middle of this part of the fortification stood this gate until 1711, which closed the area of ​​the Lesser Town against Hradčany and Strahov. Passau mercenaries penetrated this gate in 1611, who subsequently plundered and burned the Lesser Town. The troops of Ferdinand II also invaded Prague in 1620. after the victorious Battle of White Mountain and in 1648 the Swedes to seize Hradčany and the Lesser Towns. The dilapidated gate was demolished in 1711 in connection with the construction of the Theatine Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, for the construction of which its masonry was also partially used.

A magical place. Upon entering, the music plays and looks very emotional. Beautiful nooks. I was more impressed than the Cathedral of St. Welcome ... It's definitely not commercial.

Next to the Tun-Hohenstein Palace, - well, where the Embassy of Italy is now - stands in sight of a modest church, built in the style of the early Baroque. Before us is the cauldron of Saint Caetan. The full name of the temple - get ready - the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Divine Providence. Had time to remember? ? Well, then we continue. The church was built by the monastic order of theaters in the years 1691-1717, designed by Jean Baptista Matei. Giovanni Santini Eichl was responsible for designing its facade. Yes, yes, the one who built the building next to it is the Tun-Hohenstein Palace. The main altar is decorated with sculptures by Mato Vaclav Yakel and Jan Oldh Meier. The church is distinguished by the presence of beautiful spiral staircases and a unique layout of the interior, built in accordance with the plans of the architect Jean Baptis Matei. In the years 1834-1837, representatives of Czech culture gathered here, performances of the theater U Caetana under the direction of Tyl were held. Another interesting fact is that it was in the walls of this unique church that the song “Where is my home” was sounded for the first time, which became the Czech anthem. Today in the church are organized on a regular basis concerts of classical music.

Very nice interior and long-lasting sacred music, romantic, and standing in front of the altar, music can be heard in a wonderful stereo, and maybe even dolby surround.

A beautiful baroque church, which is located on the way through Nerudova Street towards Prague Castle.

A beautiful place that invites you to stop, reflecting on the bustle of the big city.