Church of St. Salvator
Church of St. Salvator
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Neighborhood: Stare Mesto (Old Town)
One of the oldest neighborhoods 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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- Old Town • 4 min walk
- Lesser • 8 min walk
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Nikolaj L
Aarhus, Denmark5 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
A total waste of time and money. "Royal orchestra" represented by 6 people (?), is mediocre level at best, too many mistakes for a short concert. I mean they play this concert every evening for a whole month 7 p.m. Dont the "Royal orchestra" have more importamt things to do every now and then like playing in actual royal opera house?
The pipe organ operator is another story. This person can barely play, i dont think i have ever heard such a bad irgan performance.
Avoid this at all costs! Use the money on trdelnik instead, these things are seriously good.
The pipe organ operator is another story. This person can barely play, i dont think i have ever heard such a bad irgan performance.
Avoid this at all costs! Use the money on trdelnik instead, these things are seriously good.
Written August 6, 2024
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TravelingSoccerLoon
Saint Paul, MN5,795 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
One of two beautiful churches located at Krizovnicke Square which you can find after crossing the Charles Bridge from Mala Strana (Lesser Town). The scene is particularly stunning at night when the buildings are illuminated. It is a part of the Klementinum and was constructed beginning in the late 1500s with continued renovation into the 1700s.
Written September 6, 2024
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Holly L
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Jul 2024 • Family
I attended a church concert. First of all, the artists were of low quality. They actually skipped one full movement (Spring) of the advertised Vivaldi concerto. False advertisement! The church is full of old and racist people. One old nasty woman actually told us to leave the church. I will never return to this place again.
Written August 2, 2024
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Wenovo
Morris County, NJ2,030 contributions
Sep 2014 • Couples
I must assume that every tourist visiting Prague crosses the Charles Bridge. So If you just crossed from the Mala Strana side and are heading for the old town as soon as you come to the bottom of the bridge the church will be in front of you. You need to really look up to appreciate the church's beautiful Baroque facade. The large portico with the sandstone sculptures of the saints is particularly impressive. The church is equally beautiful inside and worth looking in, even if you are not ready or have time to take in a lengthy concert.
This church has not one but two organs, recently restored.
Classical concerts are perfomed here, as in all almost every church in Prague, so you have a lot off opportunities and choices.
More and more people are starting to realize that Prague is not just about beer.
And that's a good thing....
This church has not one but two organs, recently restored.
Classical concerts are perfomed here, as in all almost every church in Prague, so you have a lot off opportunities and choices.
More and more people are starting to realize that Prague is not just about beer.
And that's a good thing....
Written March 19, 2015
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Gayle
Toronto, Canada3 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
This concert was slightly more expensive than other wonderful concerts in Prague, and it was a huge disappointment. We were thrilled with the other concerts we attended in Prague.
At this place, everyone sat in pews and faced the front of the church, but the entire concert was conducted from the back of the church! Granted, the organ was at the back, but the singer also was at the back. As we weren't enjoying it, we tried to leave early - and guess what? The church was locked! We couldn't leave until it was over.
Extremely disappointing in all.
At this place, everyone sat in pews and faced the front of the church, but the entire concert was conducted from the back of the church! Granted, the organ was at the back, but the singer also was at the back. As we weren't enjoying it, we tried to leave early - and guess what? The church was locked! We couldn't leave until it was over.
Extremely disappointing in all.
Written October 25, 2015
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Whizzy1230
London, UK125 contributions
Jun 2015 • Solo
Photos don't do this little gem justice. I spent an hour here one evening listening to a string quartet playing Vivaldi's "The Four Seasons" (650 Kč).The music was great and what better way to rest after pounding the streets all day (performance starts at 7pm). This church is breathtakingly ornate. The carvings in this church are exception and the paintings on the ceiling and hung on the walls demonstrate the skills and love of art that can be found throughout Prague. Even if you don't fancy the classical music, this is worth a trip.....just head for Charles Bridge
Written June 13, 2015
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713traveler
Durham, NC77 contributions
Oct 2019
Discovering Prague offers abundance of Classical Concerts at many churches, we opted for St. Salvatore near our hotel in town. Locals I talked to pointed out that most concerts on flyers are private venues geared toward tourists and they go to Rudolfinum, National theatre & Municipal house, but the schedule did not work out for us and we wanted to try a Classical concert.
(1) Ambience of this old church is nice.
(2) Price is a little higher than other venues
(3) The church is long and narrow. Czech Orchestra is small and performs in front on the same level as seats. We sat in the mid-tier section (Row 13), and found the sound too faint and far-away; thus, it did not give the full effect of Orchestra and arias. Almost like having to strain to hear.
Bottom line is: it was just OK experience we would not repeat.
(1) Ambience of this old church is nice.
(2) Price is a little higher than other venues
(3) The church is long and narrow. Czech Orchestra is small and performs in front on the same level as seats. We sat in the mid-tier section (Row 13), and found the sound too faint and far-away; thus, it did not give the full effect of Orchestra and arias. Almost like having to strain to hear.
Bottom line is: it was just OK experience we would not repeat.
Written October 25, 2019
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Elaine H
Rockville, MD241 contributions
Oct 2019
At the foot of the Charles Bridge, the church is excellently located not only for touring but also for the evening concerts. We attended (first row center!) a one-hour performance in the main church of various well known excerpts from Smetana to Verdi to Bach, Mozart and more within the cavernous nave. Our performers were a six-string ensemble, soprano and organ -- unbelievable sounds amplified by the near perfect acoustics of the place. Enjoy!
Written October 18, 2019
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RC03
Seattle, WA100 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Terrific acoustics in a beautiful church — a delightful evening. The program is pretty much the same wherever you choose to attend one of these concerts (Vivaldi, Pachabel, Bach, and Beethoven, maybe Dvorak) and a cadre of outstanding classical musicians ensures this is a delightful experience. I especially enjoyed the gorgeous interior of the Church of St.Salvator.
Written July 5, 2019
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Elsie D
Gebze, Türkiye104 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
As another reviewer mentioned, there was no comfortable way to watch the organist, who was mostly hidden behind the organ, anyway. Nor could one see the tenor, nor the violinist. However, I was somewhat relieved to not have to look respectful and keep my eyes glued to the musicians, as one usually does during concerts. Instead, many people there in the audience just put their heads back with their eyes closed and soaked in the wonderful music. We had seats towards the front, which I totally recommend to visitors; it costs a bit more, but it's worth it. My husband and I spent the time listening while studying the million tiny details of the magnificent Baroque altar. Soaring, graceful angels, gilded capitals on spiral marble columns, a colorful dome fresco - all bound together in a romantically spiritual, over-the-top whole. Just above us were white marble angels looking down from the transept, except for two, who seemed to be annoyed at something. Those angles have been annoyed for what - 600 years or so, but I'm sure it wasn't from the music that day, which was divine.
A warning to visitor - we lucked out with this concert. A couple in front of us had been to three other organ concerts in Prague, in other churches, and instead of the organist playing the old pipe organ that were there, they played a smaller organ on the side of the church. There is one in St. Salvator, too, but our organist played the "real" one at the back of the church.
A warning to visitor - we lucked out with this concert. A couple in front of us had been to three other organ concerts in Prague, in other churches, and instead of the organist playing the old pipe organ that were there, they played a smaller organ on the side of the church. There is one in St. Salvator, too, but our organist played the "real" one at the back of the church.
Written June 29, 2015
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Is it possible to take pictures without flash inside the church?
Written February 3, 2022
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