Cross in front of St. Martin Church, Blansko, Czech Republic
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vraatja
N 49° 21.603 E 016° 38.314
33U E 618980 N 5468773
Cross standing in front of one of the oldest churches in the Blansko region.
Waymark Code: WM8TXR
Location: Jihomoravský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 05/13/2010
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The Roman Catholic St. Martin's Church belongs among the oldest church buildings in this town and its region. The first historical note is dated to 1131 and is linked to the name of a bishop Jindrich Zdík, who probably had a seat on his manor in Blansko. The church burned out by Tatars, devastated by Hussites was rebuilded a few times at the same place and gained the today's face during 17th century. From the time there is also the Cross here, although only its pedestal with Latin inscriptions. The cross made from different stone probably replaced the original one later.
Visit Instructions:
Please take a photo of the cross on your visit.