St. Prokop's Church, Prague, Czech Republic
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N 50° 02.990 E 014° 20.725
33U E 453136 N 5544376
Elliptical building of the St. Prokop's Church with interesting bell tower in one of Prague's district - Nové Butovice.
Waymark Code: WMAJ77
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/19/2011
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The foundation stone of the Community Centre of St. Prokop was laid on 25th December 1999. Submitter of the construction was the Roman-Catholic parish at the Church of St James the Elder – Prague – Stodulky. This unique structure, with its powerful architecture is the work of architectural studio „Jiran Kohout Architekti s.r.o.“. Realization of the building underwent from March 2000 to May 2001. Ceremonious consecration took place on 19th June 2001. Not only religious services and also concerts are performed there, but also many other cultural activities open to all citizens are held there.
The elliptically shaped building is tilted and its axis is aiming to the axis of the unique church tower with the bell and interestingly incorporated cross at its top.
The church is declared as the only ecumenical church in Prague. It serves for Christians of various denominations. Roman Catholic Church and other four Christian Churches held here their worships.