Loreto, Prague 1-Hradčany: Photos, Reviews & Location

Historic pilgrimage destination with a church, a cloister, a clock tower & rare liturgical objects.

At a glance

#4 of 10 Historical landmarks in Prague 1-Hradčany #6 of 14 Tourist attractions in Prague 1-Hradčany

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.60

0.9 km from the center of Prague 1-Hradčany

Rating breakdown

5 ★70%
4 ★20%
3 ★7%
2 ★1%
1 ★1%

Loretánské nám. 7, 118 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia

loreta.cz

+420 220 516 740

Quick facts

What is the rating of Loreto?: Loreto is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 4,239 reviews.
How does Loreto rank in Prague 1-Hradčany?: Loreto is #4 of 10 Historical landmarks in Prague 1-Hradčany by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Loreto located?: Loretánské nám. 7, 118 00 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia — 0.9 km from the center of Prague 1-Hradčany.
How can I contact Loreto?: Phone: +420 220 516 740 · Website: loreta.cz

The Loreto is included as part of the Prague Cool Pass.

We were initially not going to visit it because it was quite far from where we were staying. However, we were sightsighting and before we knew it, we strolled pretty close to Loreto and decided to visit.

We are very glad we did because the church was very beautiful. You can tell there was a lot of history behind the walls.

Definitely visit if you're ever in Prague. The history is quite fascinating.

Sevilay Koçer 2023 Sep 17

Loreta is gorgeous inside and out. The stairs in the garden are very aesthetic. Every detail is beautiful. Loreta consists of a cloister, the church of the Lord’s Birth, the Santa Casa and a clock tower with a famous chime. The construction started in 1626 and was finished in 1931. The architect is Italian Giovanni Orsi. The baroque façade was designed and added years later by architects Christoph Dientzenhofer and Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer.

Meriko Daushvili 2023 May 31

Great place must see when you are in Prague

Beth K 2023 Apr 19

Absolutely stunning building, well worth a visit. Please note that you have to pay an extra charge in order to take photographs.

Ria 2023 Apr 10

Loreta is a pilgrimage destination in Hradčany, a district of Prague, Czech Republic. It consists of a cloister, the church of the Lord’s Birth, the Santa Casa and a clock tower with a famous chime The chapel is most known for its peal, heard since August 15, 1695. It was constructed during 1694 by watchmaker Peter Neumann from thirty smaller and larger bells.
Today the building also houses a large collection of liturgical tools, mainly monstrances. Exhibitions are occasionally held on the first floor of the cloister. We spent an hour there, staff is very nice and helpful.

Elizabeth Reynolds 2023 Feb 12

Obsessed with this place - quiet, beautiful, little surprises around each corner. Really recommend spending 45mins-1hr here just taking it all in. It's like a little hidden courtyard with lots of artefacts and a BEAUTIFUL church on site. If you're around the castle area, I highly recommend a stroll around!

Jaykumar Kothari 2022 Oct 25

Good view, good for photography. Nearest Garden was also beautiful and good portraits and architecture can be captured. I would recommend to go early in the morning as it's little bit busy and crowded place during the daytime.

Lesia 2021 Oct 14

We liked the hotel. It's situated in the historical part of Prague, and costs not very much. Interiors are great, interesting, and everything is clean. The breakfast was great, rich choice of food. And very pleasant lady at the reception made us feeling so comfortable we didn't want go away. Definitely will stay there again and recommend it our friends.