Artistic appreciation
Examine the academic sculptures in the garden
View works by sculptors like Stanislav Hanzík and Josef Klimeš.
Overview
The Franciscan Garden is a significant urban sanctuary that offers a quiet, green retreat right in the middle of Prague's busiest commercial district. Its design is based on an early-Baroque ground plan, maintaining historical authenticity through its axial pathways, a central pavilion that likely served as a chapel, and dedicated herb and spice gardens that recall the site's monastic origins. Visitors frequently enjoy the aesthetic appeal of the rose-adorned metal arches during the summer months, alongside sculptural fountains such as the Boy with a Shell. The site is a well-maintained public space that serves both as a peaceful resting place and a practical pedestrian thoroughfare, connecting Wenceslas Square and Jungmann Square through its gated passages. Families will find a dedicated children's playground within the walls, while those looking to rest can take advantage of the numerous benches found throughout the greenery, making it a perfect spot to pause after exploring the surrounding historical center.
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
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| Category | Sports and Recreation | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy primary | Park | Unavailable |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Sports and Recreation > Park | Unavailable |
| Operating status | Unknown | Unavailable |
| Address | Václavské náměstí, Vodičkova 792/40 | Unavailable |
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| Emails | Unavailable | |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.082303, 14.423777 | Unavailable |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541e2f3b80 | Unavailable |
| GERS ID | 9b5276b6-743a-40a6-ab92-b9c41c04d755 | Unavailable |
| Overture confidence | 0.9225482940673828 | Unavailable |
| AI agents | Admin | Unavailable |
| Profile status | Listed | Unavailable |
| Managed by | inHotel | Unavailable |
| Last updated | Unavailable |
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 Facebook | 810984425765991 | https://www.facebook.com/810984425765991 | Unavailable |
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| Czechia | H3 cell: 801ffffffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Prague | H3 cell: 841e355ffffffff | Unavailable | |
| Capital City of Prague | H3 cell: 8f1e3541e32a2ec | Unavailable | |
| Prague 1 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | Unavailable | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | Unavailable | |
| Jungmannovo náměstí | H3 cell: 881e3541e3fffff | Unavailable | |
| 0.92 | Walker's Paradise | Unavailable | |
| 0.94 | WHO Target Compliant (<=300m) | Unavailable | |
| 1.00 | Acoustic Baseline (>=300m from major road) | Unavailable |
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| Origin | Air distance (m) |
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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
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| Old Town | 156 |
| Vinohrady | 592 |
| Smíchov | 1,004 |
| Žižkov | 1,112 |
| Holešovice | 1,246 |
| Karlín | 1,313 |
| Vyšehrad | 1,525 |
| Nusle | 1,739 |
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Monastery context
See the exterior of the monastic area
Observe the surrounding architecture that borders the returned monastery property.
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Learn about the former Carmelite and Franciscan monks
The herbs and layout reflect the original inhabitants' agricultural lifestyle.
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