Dziedzictwo chrześcijańskie w Czeskim Krumlovie

Christian Heritage

This collection highlights the religious landmarks of Český Krumlov, centered on the landmark Saint Vitus Church, a late-Gothic monument from the early 15th century. It features the unique double monastery complex founded in 1350 by the Rosenberg family for the Minorite and Poor Clare orders. The list also includes the Baroque stations of the cross at Horní Brána, representing the town’s enduring pilgrimage traditions and the architectural transition from Gothic foundations to later ecclesiastical modifications.

Christian Heritage — Mapa

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Saint Vitus

St. Vitus Church in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic, is an important late-Gothic monument from 1407 to 1438, with later modifications.

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Minoritský klášter

A double monastery founded in 1350 by the Rosenberg family. The complex served both the Minorite and Poor Clare orders until its dissolution in 1950, featuring a blend of Gothic and Baroque architectural elements.

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Boží Tělo a Panna Marie

The primary church within the Minorite monastery complex, serving as a central place of worship since the 14th century. It houses historic altars and religious art characteristic of the region's ecclesiastical history.

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Sedm zastavení bolesti Panny Marie

A series of Baroque shrines located in the Horní Brána district. These seven stations depict the Seven Sorrows of the Virgin Mary and serve as a traditional pilgrimage route on the southeastern edge of the city.

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Klášter klarisek

Established in 1350 as part of a unique double monastery complex, this section was dedicated to the Order of Saint Clare. It forms a significant part of the town's medieval religious architecture.