Church of St. John of Nepomuk on Skalka

This baroque church was built over the course of 8 years, starting in 1730. Originally administered by monks from Emmaus Monastery, it was only accessible from the Charles Square gardens. The distinctive, grand double staircase wasn’t completed until later, in 1776.

The church on the rock has a beautiful interior with a ceiling fresco painted by Franz Anton Muller. While the church has many treasures, its most iconic is the statue of St. John Nepomuk, which was copied and placed on the Charles Bridge in 1683. The statue of St. John of Nepomuk is the oldest of Charles Bridge.

Continue walking along the street and cross the street to the other side at the next main intersection. You will then see the Charles University Botanical Gardens ahead on your left.