More than 1,750 sites to take part in annual Night of Churches

More than 1,750 Czech churches will be accessible to the public during the 16th edition of the Night of the Open Churches due to take place next Friday, the organizers have announced. In Prague alone, it will be possible to visit 159 churches, temples and chapels.

Among the newly opened sites will be the chapel at the Chamber of Deputies in Sternberg Palace or the church in Nesvačily, the former site of a rare Gothic statue, which is now on display at Prague’s National Gallery.

The event, organised by Prague Archbishopric, is accompanied by musical performances, workshops for children, exhibitions, lectures and discussions. Last year, it attracted over 450,000 visitors.