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.

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Teplá Abbey

Teplá Abbey is a Premonstratensian abbey in the western part of Bohemia, included in the Archdiocese of Prague, Czech Republic.

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Saint Niclas and Saint Elisabeth

A 13th-century three-aisle basilica in Cheb, combining Romanesque foundations with significant Gothic reconstructions.

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svatý Bartoloměj

Gothic church located in the historic center of Cheb, representing the city's medieval religious development.

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svatý Václav

Baroque parish church and protected monument located in the medieval town of Loket.

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Zvěstování Panny Marie

Roman Catholic church and former Franciscan monastery complex in Cheb, featuring well-preserved Gothic architecture.

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Kostel Sv. Jiří

Roman Catholic parish church located in Bečov nad Teplou, serving as a central spiritual site for the local community.

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židovský hřbitov

Jewish cemetery established in the early 19th century near the village of Úbočí, containing historic headstones.

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Nanebevzetí Panny Marie a svaté Máří Magdaleny

Significant Baroque pilgrimage complex designed by architect Christoph Dientzenhofer, known for its ornate interior and religious importance.

Opatství Nový Dvůr

Trappist monastery featuring striking minimalist architecture by John Pawson, integrated into the remains of a historic Baroque farm.

svatá Barbora

Small Roman Catholic chapel located in the mountain town of Jáchymov.

svatá Anna

Historic chapel founded in 1517, representing the early religious history of the Jáchymov mining region.

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Všech Svatých

The oldest church building in Jáchymov, showcasing late Gothic and early Renaissance architectural styles.