Loreta

Loreta houses a precise replica of the Holy House from Nazareth, wrapped in baroque cloisters that contain six chapels dedicated to various saints. The treasury upstairs displays the famous Prague Sun, a diamond-encrusted monstrance that's genuinely spectacular, plus dozens of other liturgical objects donated by noble families. The carillon tower plays Marian hymns every hour, and the acoustics in the courtyard make it worth timing your visit around.

You'll enter through the main gate into a peaceful rectangular cloister where pilgrims have walked for centuries. The Santa Casa sits in the center, surprisingly small and intimate compared to the ornate baroque facade surrounding it. Each chapel has different artwork and relics, but the real highlight is climbing to the treasury where cases display centuries of religious gold and silverwork. The whole complex feels like stepping into a working pilgrimage site rather than a tourist attraction.

Entry costs 150 CZK for adults, which is reasonable given what you see. Most visitors rush through in 30 minutes, but you'll appreciate it more if you take the full hour and read the English descriptions. Skip the basement exhibition unless you're really into religious history. The treasury is worth the extra time, and don't miss the carved ceiling in the Church of the Nativity.