Historic Churches and Religious Sites

This collection features a diverse range of religious architecture across the Karlovy Vary region, from the 12th-century Teplá Abbey to the minimalist modernism of Nový Dvůr Monastery. It includes the grand Orthodox cathedrals of Karlovy Vary and Františkovy Lázně, the Gothic basilicas of Cheb, and significant pilgrimage sites like Chlum Svaté Maří. These sites reflect the region’s complex spiritual history, encompassing Catholic, Evangelical, Orthodox, and Jewish heritage.

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Nanebevzetí Panny Marie

Roman Catholic deanery church situated in the center of Goethe Square. Built between 1844 and 1848, this Neoclassical structure features a distinctive circular floor plan.

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St. Laurentius

Historic Catholic church located in the village of Vysoká.

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Evangelický kostel

Baroque Evangelical church built in 1682. Located in the town of Hranice within the Bohemian Vogtland region.

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svatý Jáchym a svatá Anna

Renaissance town church built between 1534 and 1540. It serves as a prominent landmark in the historic mining town of Jáchymov.

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pravosl. kostel sv. Petra a Pavla

Orthodox cathedral built in the late 19th century in a rich Byzantine style. It features five gilded domes and was funded by Russian nobility visiting the spa.

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svaté kněžny Olgy

Orthodox church built between 1881 and 1889 by architect Gustav Wiedermann. It features traditional Russian architectural elements and serves the local spa community.