Church of Saint Maurice - Olomouc, Czech Republic
N 49° 35.703 E 017° 15.059
33U E 662666 N 5496042
Church of Saint Maurice - Olomouc, Czech Republic
Waymark Code: WMF9H0
Location: Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/14/2012
Views: 68
"Church of Saint Maurice is a Roman Catholic church in Olomouc, Czech Republic. It is located in the city centre, near the Upper Square and remains one of the most important landmarks of the city.
It is unknown when exactly the church was constructed. The southern tower of the church dates back to 1403, it is the oldest part of the building. The northern tower dates back to 1412. The church was probably consecrated in 1492. The Neo-Gothic main altar was built in 1861. The Church of Saint Maurice has arched triple-nave. The church organs from 1740-1745 are the largest in Central Europe. They were constructed by organist Michael Engler.
The church has been designated a National Cultural Landmark by the government in 1995. The southern tower serves as a lookout tower with view on the whole city of Olomouc and surroundings.": Source: Wikipedia
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1403
Age of Church building determined by?: Other reliable source
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Sunday
Street address of Church:
Opletalova
Olomouc, Olomouc Czech Republic
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Not listed
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: Not Listed
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: Not listed
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