St. Joseph’s Therapeutic Garden
True tranquillity for reflection can be found by those who visit the gardens beneath Petřín Hill, just a few minutes from Prague Castle. The history of the hospital complex dates back to 1842, when the Order of the Sisters of Mercy purchased a house among the vineyards of the Strahov Premonstratensians, which later became the foundation for the future hospital. Over time, the hospital expanded to include additional wings, the Church of St. Charles Borromeo, and surrounding grounds that also began serving patients.
After the coup in 1948, the sisters were expelled by the hospital’s communist leadership, and the complex deteriorated significantly in the following years. Better times began to dawn after the turn of the millennium. In September 2022, the hospital garden underwent restoration and revitalization. New paved pathways, four new water features, and countless decorative plants and cut flowers for decorating the church were added.
