Františkánská zahrada

The Franciscan Garden serves as a rare, peaceful sanctuary located directly in the center of Prague. Historically used by the Carmelite and Franciscan orders for cultivating herbs and spices, the space now preserves its early-Baroque ground plan while functioning as a quiet pedestrian thoroughfare between Wenceslas Square and Jungmann Square. Visitors can walk along the garden’s central axis, which features an early-Baroque pavilion and a fenced herbal section. During summer, the garden is noted for its metal arches draped in roses, and the greenery is segmented by low yew hedges. Beyond the nature, the garden displays several pieces of academic sculpture, including fountains like the Boy with a Shell and Wild Girls. For families, a children's playground is safely enclosed by a wall with climbing plants. Entrance gates, particularly the one from the Alfa passage, are decorated with 16 scenes detailing the life of St. Francis.