Belfry of Congregational house of Milíc of Kromeriž / Zvonice Sborového domu Milíce z Kromeríže - Chodov (Prague)
N 50° 02.141 E 014° 29.931
33U E 464110 N 5542718
Depicted slender bell tower is from a far visible architectnic element of a new Congregational house of Milíc of (Sborový dum Milíce z Kromeríže) in Prague-Chodov.
Waymark Code: WMV9QY
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/20/2017
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Depicted slender bell tower is from a far visible architectnic element of a new Congregational house of Milíc of (Sborový dum Milíce z Kromeríže) in Prague-Chodov. The Congregational house, built in 2003-2006, is not only church of local parish of Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren (Ceskobratrská církev evangelická) but also importatnt cultural and community center.
Congregational house, designed by architect Jirí Veselý, was built from church's sources, donations from foreign (from Germany, Scotland, Switzerland, England, USA, Netherlands) or local donators (Charta 77 Foundation, State fund for Environment and others) with support of Prague 11 district and City of Prague Magistrate. House' key space is semicircular Hall of Prayer with 170 seats, baptismal site, organ and choir. In building are also other rooms for community activities, kitchen, reception, appartment of priest, guest rooms et cetera. Dominant architectonic element of the House is its belltower, 19 m tall, with two bells - Maria (65 kg) and Marta (105 kg).