Klášterní kostel Narození Panny Marie / Convent Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary - Doksany (North Bohemia)
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Convent Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary (Klášterní kostel Narození Panny Marie), key architectonic and historic component of Doksany Praemonstratensian convent in village Doksany, is five-aisle Baroque basilica with medieval Romanesque core.
Waymark Code: WMPKJV
Location: Ústecký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/14/2015
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Convent Church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary (Klášterní kostel Narození Panny Marie), key architectonic and historic component of Doksany Praemonstratensian convent in village Doksany, is five-aisle Baroque basilica with medieval Romanesque core.
The beginning of the convent and also the church of the Nativity of Virgin Mary in Doksany dates back to the year 1144 when it was founded by Princess Gertruda as a Sisters' Convent of the Monastery of Strahov in Prague. The still unfinished Romanesque three-aisle basilica-type church was consecrated by Olomouc' bishop Jindrich Zdík in September 19, 1145. The church was during its existence damaged several times (Hussite Wars and Thirty Years' War) and also was several times reconstructed. The last principal Baroque rebuilding of the church in the 17-18th centuries completely changed its austere medieval appearance. The original Romanesque structure is preserved in the church walls and also beautiful Romanesque crypt remained intact. The Baroque reconstruction is work of many prominent Baroque artists - e.g. Giulio Broggio and Giovanni Maderna (1674–1682). The cupola and eastern tower is work of Tomáš Haffenecker (1718).
Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 09/19/1145
Age of Church building determined by?: Church website
If denomination of Church is not part of the name, please provide it here: Roman Catholic
Indicate the time that the primary worship service is held. List only one: 6:00 PM
Street address of Church:
Klášterní kostel Narození Panny Marie
Klášter Doksany
Doksany, Czech Republic
411 82
Primary website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
Secondary Website for Church or Historic Church Building: [Web Link]
If Church is open to the public, please indicate hours: Not listed
If Church holds a weekly worship service and "all are welcome", please give the day of the week: Not listed
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