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Experience the atmosphere of the Franciscan monastery
Visit the site associated with the historic church.
Overview
Galerie AMBIT is a distinguished and publicly accessible exhibition space located within the historic Franciscan monastery grounds near Wenceslas Square. The site is intimately tied to the Church of Our Lady of the Snows, which was founded in 1347 by Emperor Charles IV, lending an atmosphere of profound historical significance to the modern art presented inside. The gallery functions as a rotating venue for short-term exhibitions, primarily spotlighting the work of Czech artists, which provides a direct look at the contemporary creative pulse of the country. Beyond its year-round artistic programming, the space is widely celebrated for its traditional Christmas exhibition, where elaborate nativity scenes are displayed, marking a notable seasonal highlight for both locals and visitors alike.
| Attribute | Value | Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Arts and Entertainment | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Taxonomy primary | Art Gallery | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Taxonomy hierarchy | Arts and Entertainment > Arts and Crafts Space > Art Gallery | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Operating status | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Address | náměstí Franze Kafky 16/1, 110 00 Praha, CZ | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Phones | +420224490350 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Emails | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Websites | http://galerieambit.cz/ | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Socials | https://www.facebook.com/1420961314880248 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Wikidata | Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GPS (lat/lon) | 50.087750, 14.419370 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| H3 cell | 8f1e3541e322214 | MediumSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| GERS ID | 79cfc022-645c-40ac-aea2-f58a659a57d5 | HighSource: Overture MapsUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Overture confidence | 0.951368510723114 | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| AI agents | Admin | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Profile status | Listed | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Managed by | inHotel | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
| Last updated | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
Area
| Attribute | Value | Classification | Trust |
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| Prague 1 | H3 cell: 851e3543fffffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Unknown | H3 cell: Unknown | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| Franz Kafka Square | H3 cell: 891e3541e33ffff | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 0.91 | Walker's Paradise | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 0.90 | WHO Target Compliant (<=300m) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 | |
| 1.00 | Acoustic Baseline (>=300m from major road) | LowSource: GoVisitUpdated: 2026-08-10 |
Transportation
How to get to Galerie AMBIT from common arrival points.
| Origin | Air distance (m) |
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| Adjacent neighborhood | Air distance (m) |
|---|---|
| Josefov | 26 |
| New Town | 485 |
| Lesser Town | 501 |
| Holešovice | 568 |
| Smíchov | 1,063 |
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Seasonal art
Study traditional nativity scene artistry
View the specialized Christmas exhibits within the monastery.
Artistic immersion
Follow exhibitions of contemporary Czech creators
Observe how local artists present work in a historic context.
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