Hradcany

Located close to Prague Castle, the Loreta (also called Loretto in English) is religiously and historically significant, and is also an excellent example of Baroque architecture. However, to understand the religious and historical significance of the Loreta, it is necessary to know the legend of the Santa Casa. Supposedly, the house in Nazareth where the angel Gabriel told Mary that she was pregnant with Jesus Christ was transplanted to Loreto, Italy by angels in 1278 AD, where it became a holy place.

Located on the hilltop, Hradcanske namesti, and considered one of the biggest castles in the world, the Prague Castle accommodates the presidential offices at the Royal Palace and the crown jewels of the Bohemian Kingdom. The history dates back to the 9th century.