Kostel sv. Jana Nepomuckého - Praha, Czech republic
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This church is the first independent work by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer. It was consecrated in 1729, shortly after the canonisation of John of Nepomuk. The church provides pastoral care for the Czech military.
Waymark Code: WMX23Y
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 11/15/2017
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"his church is the first independent work by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer. It was consecrated in 1729, shortly after the canonisation of John of Nepomuk. Ceiling vaults, containing magnificent frescoes painted by V. V. Reiner and depicting episodes from the saint's life, arch over the octagonal nave. The church provides pastoral care for the Czech military, and is a place to pray for fallen soldiers and world peace. "
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Type of Church: Church
Status of Building: Actively in use for worship
Dominant Architectural Style: Baroque
Archdiocese: Praha
Diocese: Praha
Address/Location:
Kanovnická 5/72
Praha 1, Czech republic
Relvant Web Site: [Web Link]
Date of organization: Not listed
Date of building construction: Not listed
Associated Shrines, Art, etc.: Not listed
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