St. Nicholas Church (Staré Město)
| St Nicholas Church | |
|---|---|
| The Church of Saint Nicholas | |
| Kostel svatého Mikuláše | |
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| Location | Prague |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Denomination | Hussite |
| Website | Website of the Church |
| History | |
| Founded | 1704 |
| Architecture | |
| Status | Active |
| Functional status | Parish Church |
| Architect(s) | Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer |
| Architectural type | Basilica |
| Style | Baroque |
| Completed | 1737 |
| Specifications | |
| Height | 49 meters |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Old Town, Prague |
| Archdiocese | Prague Hussite Diocese |
The Church of Saint Nicholas (Czech: Kostel svatého Mikuláše) is a Late-Gothic and Baroque church in the Old Town of Prague. It was built between 1732-1737 on the site of a Gothic church from the 13th century which was also dedicated to Saint Nicholas.[1]
The church was formerly used by the Czech and Slovak Orthodox Church. Since 1920 it has been the main church of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church and its Prague diocese.
Gallery
Night view
Front entrance
Interior of the church
Memorial of founder of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church
References
- ↑ Jack Messenger, Brigitte Lee. Prague. 5th edition. New Holland Publishers, 2008. Page 51.
External links
Coordinates: 50°05′16″N 14°25′12″E / 50.0878°N 14.4199°E
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