Prague - Loreto (Loreta Palace)

Loreto (Loreta) is an ornate baroque church, most famous for the legend that surrounds the building. The small Santa Casa Chapel, which rests in the courtyard is one of 50 replicas of the house of Loreto which is thought to have been moved by Angels from Nazareth to Italy. The Loreto has become a pilgrimage site and thought to be responsible for numerous miracles.

The western façade contains a huge bell tower. The exterior of the Loreto is decorated with statues of religious figures, including Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John, as well as cherubs and other saints.

The Loreto Treasury also has a wealth of liturgical items.