Kostel Narození Panny Marie / Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary - Veprek (Central Bohemia)
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N 50° 18.316 E 014° 19.215
33U E 451593 N 5572793
Gothic-Baroque Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary (Kostel Narození Panny Marie), filial church of Roman Catholic parish in Kralupy nad Vltavou, is principal landmark of village Nová Ves-Veprek.
Waymark Code: WMNV3Y
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 05/04/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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Gothic-Baroque Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary (Kostel Narození Panny Marie), filial church of Roman Catholic parish in Kralupy nad Vltavou, is principal landmark of village Nová Ves-Veprek.

The core of the Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary was erected probably as early as in the early 13th century, but the first recorded date is 1352. Originally Gothic parish church was extended and rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1684-1697. Further smaller changes and reconstructions were done in years 1752, 1892, 1902 a 1907. The last reconstruction together with detailed archeological and structural survey was finished in 2004.

Church is single nave rectangular structure with transversally laid nave. On the eastern side is extended by rectangular space enclosed by triagonal presbytery. Polygonal presbytery is atoped by sanctus turret. Interior (altars, pulpit, confessional, baptismal font and pews) is Baroque. Church is surrounded by cemetery enclosed by wall.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1352

Age of Church building determined by?: Church website

If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic

If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Saturday

Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 4:00 PM

Street address of Church:
Kostel Narození Panny Marie
Vepřek
Nová Ves, Czech Republic
277 52


Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]

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If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed

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