All religion museums to visit in Czechia

Explore the diverse world of religious beliefs and practices at 12 religion museums in Czechia. These museums offer insights into various faiths and their cultural significance.

Are you interested in the history and impact of religion? These are the top religion museums in Czechia:

  1. Municipal House1

    Municipal House

     Prague
    The Municipal House of Prague, known locally as Obecní dům, is a significant civic landmark and auditorium in the city. It holds a prominent place in the architectural and political history of the Czech Republic. This modernist masterpiece is located in the Republic Square, close to the Powder Tower, and is used for representative purposes.
  2. Spanish Synagogue (Prague)2

    Spanish Synagogue (Prague)

     Prague
    The Spanish Synagogue, located in the Jewish Town of Prague, Czech Republic, is a former Conservative Jewish synagogue. It was completed in 1868 and is a beautiful example of Moorish Revival style architecture. This style was inspired by the art of the Arabic period of Spanish history, which is presumably why the synagogue was named 'Spanish'.
  3. Saint Nicolas Church3

    Saint Nicolas Church

     Prague
    St. Nicholas Church, situated in the old town area of Prague, is steeped in history. Its first mention dates back to a document from 1273, making it one of the oldest churches in the area. This historical significance adds a layer of depth to any visit, allowing tourists to step back in time and experience a piece of Prague's rich past.
  4. Kinský Palace - National Gallery in Prague4

    Kinský Palace - National Gallery in Prague

     Prague
    The Kinský Palace is a former palace that is now part of the National Gallery Prague. The palace's name refers to its former ownership by the Kinský noble family. This Rococo building features rich stucco and sculptural decoration. Next to many temporary exhibitions, it hosts an extensive exhibition
  5. Jewish Museum in Prague5

    Jewish Museum in Prague

     Prague
    The Jewish Museum in Prague was established in 1906 and is a foundation that gathers and administrates all the Jewish sights such as synagogues, the Old Jewish Cemetery and more. Its primary aim is to document history and customs of Czech and Moravian Jewish community. The museum itself is housed in
  6. Strahov Monastery6

    Strahov Monastery

     Prague
    Set up in the 12th century, the Strahov Monastery is nowadays used by Strahov library and Strahov Picture Gallery. The gallery has more than 1,500 pieces of art on display, including collections of Rudolfine, Flemish and Italian paintings. The library has a beautiful interior with colourful frescoes
  7. Convent of Saint Agnes of Bohemia7

    Convent of Saint Agnes of Bohemia

     Prague
    The Convent of Saint Agnes of Bohemia in Prague is a 13th-century building which originally served as a convent founded by Saint Agnes of Bohemia. Located on the right bank of the Vltava river, this Gothic building is one of the oldest of its kind in Prague. The convent houses a collection of Renais
  8. St. George's Basilica8

    St. George's Basilica

     Prague
    The St. George's Basilica in Prague was originally built around 920 by Vratislaus I of Bohemia. It is the second oldest church in Prague and belongs to the best preserved Romanesque sights in the Czech Republic and is home to tombs of many members of the royal Premyslid dynasty. The church was rebui
  9. National Museum9

    National Museum

     Prague
    The National Museum in Prague houses collections focusing on natural history as well as culture. This Neo-renaissance building was built in 1891 and the already-established museum collection was moved into this large exhibition space. The exterior of the National Museum is especially splendid at nig
  10. Mendel Museum10

    Mendel Museum

     Brno
    The Mendel Museum of Masaryk University is dedicated to the promotion of Gregor Mendel's legacy, a scientist, Augustinian friar and abbot of St. Thomas' Abbey in Brno. The museum is housed within the precincts of the Augustinian abbey in Old Brno where Mendel lived and worked. Mendel is primarily kn
  11. Dietrichsteinsky Palace11

    Dietrichsteinsky Palace

     Brno
    Dietrichsteinsky Palace is part of the Moravské zemské muzeum (the Moravian Museum), the second largest and the second oldest museum in the Czech Republic that holds a collection of more than 6,000,000 objects from different fields of culture and science. The The Dietrichstein Palace was built betwe
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    Prague Ghosts and Legends Museum

     Prague
    The Prague Ghosts and Legends Museum is a museum in Prague that is dedicated to Prague legends. Visitors can walk through the narrow places of old Prague and meet the ghosts.