St. Lawrence Church, Jablonné v Podještědí, Czech Republic

St. Lawrence in Jablonné v Podještědí church was originally an abbey church of Dominican abbey built around 1250. It was destroyed in Hussite Wars and Thirty Year's War and rebuilt in 1699-1729. Today it is a minor basilica.

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Jaroslav Prosicky (2 years ago)
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Mirage Cz (3 years ago)
Very interesting place worthy to visit.

M. V. (4 years ago)
Beautiful church with a fascinating history. If you go there, don't forget to visit the crypt!

Veronika (4 years ago)
Beautiful cathedral. Worth the trip.

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