Holy Cross Church

Kadaň, Czech Republic

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is located on the site of an original Gothic church from the 13th century. A vestibule with circular vaulting was preserved from a building constructed in 1458, along with the bottom part of the tower. After a fire in 1635 the church was reconstructed in Baroque style (D. Rossi and D. Orsi) and also from 1746-1755 by J.K. Kosh. The church is used for religious purposes. A large reconstruction of the truss and facade was done by the Municipal Office in 1995.

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Founded: 15th century
Category: Religious sites in Czech Republic

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www.mesto-kadan.eu

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David sedláček (3 years ago)
Very nice interior spaces. Friendly and helpful pastor.
Anna Kuncová (5 years ago)
From the outside, a beautiful church, which is made up of precise details on the plaster. It complements the local castle beautifully. Definitely recommend for a visit. Unfortunately, you can't go inside, but you can see inside through the fence. The church is striving for reconstruction with the help of local donations, which I like very much.
Eva Jordan (5 years ago)
The beautiful Baroque Church of the Holy Trinity is one of the landmarks of Klášterec nad Ohří. It dates from 1665-1670 and is surrounded by a number of Baroque statues, among them you can find, for example, the column of the Holy Trinity, the statue of St. Floriana, St. Antonín Paduánský ... Underground is the tomb of the Thun family, owners of the local estate.
Vladimir Pecha (5 years ago)
The beautiful single-nave baroque church with a polygonal presbytery was designed by the Italian architect Carlo Lurag and built by the builder Rossi de Luca. In 1670 he was consecrated by the bishop of Passov. Three fires affected the church, which also destroyed the city. Under the church we find the tomb of the Thun family with an interesting depiction of this family's family tree, partly made of porcelain tablets. You can arrange a tour of the tomb as part of a tour of the monastery castle. Beautiful single nave baroque church with a polygonal presbytery was designed by Italian architect Carl Lurago and built by the builder Rossi de Luca. In 1670 it was consecrated by the bishop of Passau. The church was hit by three fires, which also destroyed the entire city. Below the church we find the tomb of the Thun family with an interesting depiction of the family tree partially made of porcelain plates. A sightseeing tour of the tomb can be arranged as part of a tour of the monastery chateau.
Petr Koldovský (7 years ago)
Barokní kostel Nejsvětější Trojice v Klášterci nad Ohří byl postaven v roce 1670.
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