Church of Our Lady Under the Chain (Prague)

Czech Republic / Stredocesky / Hradcany / Prague / Lázeňská
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Originally Romanesque church was founded by Commendam of Johannite, later Knights of Malta in 1169 with the support of Chancellor Gervasio and Czech King Wladislaw I. I Fortified area of Comendam and adjacent hospital with the tower of Judith Bridge formed a significant element in the fortification walls around the Prague castle.
The name of the church "under the chain " has the origin by the chain, which was sealed in Medieval age the monastery portal.

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Coordinates:   50°5'11"N   14°24'23"E
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