Bethlehem Chapel
Bethlehem Chapel
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The cradle of the Bohemian Hussite Reformation, this was the site where Jan Hus preached from 1402 to 1412.
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One of the oldest neighbourhoods in town represents the medieval heart of Prague. It’s no surprise it is bustling with tourists every time of day. Križovnický square, overlooking Charles Bridge with Prague Castle in the background, is probably the most beautiful square in the city. Its unique historical atmosphere of gothic houses and churches, cobblestone streets and squares, and stone towers blend together with the modern era. A vast array of bars, restaurants, dance clubs, international brand shops, galleries and hotels bring life to the old city. With its charming and picturesque cobblestone streets, the nightlife and parties will surely be unforgettable.
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Raintree_Thailand
Bangkok, Thailand4,289 contributions
Nov 2022
The history of Jan Hus and the Hussites is very interesting and we learned a bit from visiting this chapel, but the building itself is plain and boring. They provide information sheets in various languages, but what you actually see is not really interesting. It's rare that I feel taken advantage of when paying just 60 Kcs ($2.50), but this is one such time. There should be no charge for this place, especially in comparison to all the fabulous churches in Prague that are free to enter.
Written 12 January 2023
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Varcsix
Waco, TX118 contributions
Sept 2016 • Couples
So glad we were able to visit this church (although a rebuilt one as the original was purposely destroyed to wipe out the Huttite influence. The ladies in charge were so very nice, and provided us with information sheets in English, so we could appreciate the building and the events that took place here. Having known about Martin Luther and the Reformation, I had missed the significant of Jan Hus which took place 100 years previously. Awesome to experience the courage of Jan Hus! The museum up the stairs was very worthwhile, and English translations available.
Written 22 September 2016
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Jeremy K
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates72 contributions
Jul 2015
This is a building with clear historical significance, but I wonder if it is worth it to actually pay to go inside. The chapel is incredibly plain and you might get more information from Wikipedia than their information display.
I would probably save my money and just look at it from the outside and read the Wikipedia article. There is not that much to see, but it depends how much of a history buff you are.
It is worth walking by at the very least because there are excellent restaurants and cafes in front of the chapel.
I would probably save my money and just look at it from the outside and read the Wikipedia article. There is not that much to see, but it depends how much of a history buff you are.
It is worth walking by at the very least because there are excellent restaurants and cafes in front of the chapel.
Written 5 August 2015
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CalBristol
Weston super Mare, UK2,155 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
Tucked away in the quiet streets south of the tourist rat-run between Charles Bridge and Old Town Square, this chapel will give you a few minutes of peace and tranquility.
It is situated on the charming Bethlehem Square which has some lovely buildings in it as do most of the streets and little squares in this area. It is mainly a reconstruction of the original structure and incorporates features from the original building. The ladies who welcome you are very helpful and informative and guide notes are available in several languages. There is also an good exhibition which explains the place of Jan Hus in world religion the chapel being the place in which he preached for many years.
When you come back out, have a look around the small courtyard outside where there are some interesting little shops.
It is situated on the charming Bethlehem Square which has some lovely buildings in it as do most of the streets and little squares in this area. It is mainly a reconstruction of the original structure and incorporates features from the original building. The ladies who welcome you are very helpful and informative and guide notes are available in several languages. There is also an good exhibition which explains the place of Jan Hus in world religion the chapel being the place in which he preached for many years.
When you come back out, have a look around the small courtyard outside where there are some interesting little shops.
Written 28 January 2014
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bsh031
Chestnut Mountain, GA179 contributions
Sept 2010 • Solo
I wound my way through the narrow streets of Prague to find the Bethlehem Chapel. This is an unusual style of building. Simple on the inside yet beautiful. I paid a small fee for the tour. I asked for a tour guide who spoke English and I was given a brief tour. Then I was given a pamphlet in English and visited the chapel. Upstairs are the living quarters where Hus once lived along with a small museum dedicated to Hus along with John Wycliffe and Martin Luther. This was very interesting and informative especially if you are interested in Christian history as well as the acts of the Czech church and the reformers.
Written 9 August 2011
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Lou1California
California2 contributions
Spent several hours in this wonderful, historical chapel, where one sweet man, Jan Hus, challenged the church with some of its policies and lost his life for it. This is truly an early start of the Reformation--a must see for any Christian or lover of history.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen
Written 4 May 2009
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495iain
Lenzie, UK41 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Be careful what you would see here. The chapel entrance is obvious and worth a short visit but this is not why we came here. The nativity exhibit is underground down the stairs behind a tower on the right as you enter the courtyard from the street. This is a stunning exhibition showing nativity scenes over the years.
Written 7 December 2019
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IndyEagle
Indianapolis, IN13 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Lovely chapel where Jan Hus and others began the 15th century Hussite revolution in Bohemia. For all of their faults, we can be thankful to a concerned Marxist government for restoring this place to its 15th century beauty.
Restoration of mediaeval paintings is excellent
The guides were well informed and welcoming.
One problem. I had to visit twice to get in, even though the website gives opening days, it is not always open, as it is a part of the University system, which makes use of the building.
Restoration of mediaeval paintings is excellent
The guides were well informed and welcoming.
One problem. I had to visit twice to get in, even though the website gives opening days, it is not always open, as it is a part of the University system, which makes use of the building.
Written 2 July 2019
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Rockmantic
Frankfurt, Germany400 contributions
Mar 2016 • Couples
But there is definitely something to learn inside. The entrance fee is only 60czk and you get access to the main hall with a guide in which you can read about the history of the building. Then you climb upstairs, where there are three small room with exhibits and panels describing the life and death of John Huss. As I did not know much about reformatory movements before Luther, I found this really informative.
Written 13 March 2016
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oskar77
Guildford, UK78 contributions
May 2014 • Couples
Partly reconstructed, this chapel contains parts of the old walls and woodwork including the pulpit from which Jan Hus preached against the papal sale of indulgences among other things. It cost him his life, burnt at the stake in 1415. It was quite something to be given a bit of a taste of what it would have been like to have been one of up to 3000 people standing in the hall addressed by Hus who pre-dated Luther and Zwingli and was a forerunner of the Reformation. A century later 90% of the Czech population followed his teachings!
Written 29 May 2014
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hi all,
i notice the entrance fee is 60czk so is it can enter to all hall and rooms?including upstairs?
tq
Written 15 March 2017
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