Orthodox Church of St. Peter and Paul, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

The beautifully decorated, Byzantine style Orthodox Church of Saint Peter and Paul was erected between the years 1893 and 1898 according to the design of architect Gustav Widemann from Františkovy Lázně (Franzensbad). It was built in the fashion of the Byzantine-old Russian church in Ostankino near Moscow. The funds necessary for the construction of the church were raised among wealthy Serbian and Russian clientele and nobility. The new church replaced the no longer satisfactory Orthodox chapel in Mariánskolázeňská Street.

The richly decorated Byzantine style church has a floor plan in the shape of a Greek cross and five gold-plated cupolas. The church walls are complemented with plentiful ornamental and figural murals. The church interior is dominated by a wooden majolica iconostasis with oil icons of saints by painter Tyurin. The iconostasis was originally made in Kuznetsovo for the World Exhibition in Paris in 1900. A bronze relief of Peter I by sculptor M. Hiller is installed by the staircase opposite Sadová Street. The church is accessible to the public during regular opening hours.

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Viktoria Sinelnikov (8 months ago)
Very beautiful church. We had a chance to attend a service with a little humor even) The chorus sang very nice! During our visit in Karlovy vary we went twice and both time it was a blessing experience.

x (8 months ago)
A modest but at the same time very nice church, I was surprised by its presence

Ankit Ramani (11 months ago)
Russian style church will definitely catch your attention. Very beautiful and well maintained church. Entry is free and must visit while being in Karlovy Vary.

Starh Lady (11 months ago)
Beautiful Russian orthodox church. A small walk from the center whilst enjoying Lovely view of the area.

Winnie Wong (2 years ago)
Awesome place!! However i left my sunglasses there. Anyone visiting there on 18 oct is coming to prague after can help me bring it? Much jelp appreciated

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