Infant Jesus of Prague Monument

Address: Infant Jesus of Prague - Church of Our Lady Victorious (Kostel Panny Marie Vítězné), Malá Strana, Prague, Czech Republic

Hours: Church open daily (times vary with services)

Admission: Free (church access); donations requested; charges may apply for special services/tours

The Infant Jesus of Prague is a venerated statue of the child Jesus housed in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Prague’s Malá Strana district. The devotion has a long history and the statue is a focal point for pilgrims and visitors.

The statue is a small, clothed figure presented in ornate vestments and a crown, and it is displayed on a decorated altar inside the church. Many visitors come for short devotions, to view the robes and offerings, and to attend services at the shrine.

The statue is believed to date from the late Renaissance or early Baroque period and was brought to Prague in the early 17th century; since that time it has been associated with numerous popular devotions and miracles in local Catholic tradition. The site has been maintained by the Carmelite order and has received continued attention from devotees over the centuries.

The shrine sits in the historic Malá Strana quarter on the west bank of the Vltava River, within walking distance of central Prague landmarks such as Prague Castle and Charles Bridge. The church’s central location makes it easily accessible to visitors exploring the old town.

• Robes and crown: The statue is traditionally dressed in ornate robes and a crown; robes are changed periodically as part of devotional practice.
• Active shrine: The site is an active Catholic shrine with daily services and attracts pilgrims and tourists year-round, especially on Catholic feast days.

What to See#

• Church of Our Lady Victorious: Located inside the Carmelite Church of Our Lady Victorious in the Malá Strana district of Prague, where the statue is the focus of a small shrine and devotional space.

The Infant Jesus of Prague statue is in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Prague’s Malá Strana (city centre). The easiest public-transit route is Prague Metro Line A to Malostranská station, then a roughly 5‑minute walk to the church; several tram lines also stop nearby at Malostranské náměstí and on Karlova/Karlův most approaches.

• The Infant Jesus of Prague statue is in the Church of Our Lady Victorious (Malá Strana) - visit early in the morning before weekday tourist flows peak to enjoy a quieter view inside the small baroque church.
• Attend or time your visit around a service if you want to see how local devotion is practiced; otherwise use the brief quiet between scheduled masses to inspect side chapels and votive displays that many passersby miss.