Kostel Sv. Jakuba Vetšího / Church of St. James the Greater - Mnichovo Hradište (Central Bohemia)
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N 50° 31.478 E 014° 58.427
33U E 498141 N 5596964
Baroque Church of St. James the Greater (Kostel Sv. Jakuba Vetšího), built in 1726-1727, is a principal landmark of Mnichovo Hradište historic town' core and also parish church of local Roman Catholic parish.
Waymark Code: WMV6RT
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 03/05/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
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Baroque Church of St. James the Greater (Kostel Sv. Jakuba Vetšího), built in 1726-1727, is a principal landmark of Mnichovo Hradište historic town' core and also parish church of local Roman Catholic parish.

Church of the St. James, single-nave rectangular building with belfry at western side, was erected at the site of old Gothic church. Church's presbytery is cross vaulted, the nave and vestry have barrel vaults. The nave's upper part of barrel vault was replaced by a wooden ceiling. Exterior church's walls are segmented by pilasters and lesene frames. Interior and furniture are in Baroque and Rococo style.

Date the Church was built, dedicated or cornerstone laid: 01/01/1726

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: 8:30 AM

Street address of Church:
Kostel Sv. Jakuba
1. máje
Mnichovo Hradiště, Czech Republic
295 01


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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