Over 1,850 places of worship open to public on Friday evening for Night of Churches

Over 1,850 Czech churches, chapels, and other places of worship normally only used for religious services will open their doors to the public on Friday evening for the annual open-house event Night of Churches. A total of around 7,700 events, including concerts, lectures and exhibitions, are also on offer as part of the programme. Meeting members of the local church community is also encouraged.

The Night of Churches has been held every year since 2009 in Czechia, except during the COVID-19 pandemic.