St. Giles' Church | |
Native Name: | Kostel svatého Jiljí |
Native Name Lang: | cs |
Coordinates: | 50.0844°N 14.4182°W |
Location: | Prague |
Country: | Czech Republic |
The Church of Saint Giles (Czech: Kostel svatého Jiljí) is a church in Prague, Czech Republic.[1] This monumental three-aisled church was built on the foundations of a Romanesque church. Subsequently, numerous reconstructions took place during the 12th to 14th century. The Church of St. Giles in Prague was consecrated on 4 May 1371.In 1625, the church was donated to the Dominican order, which has served here and in the adjacent monastery ever since. The church was remodeled in Baroque style.[2]