Baroque journey in Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary baroque

Libor Štěpán Dubský

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In Karlovy Vary there are amazing monuments of the High Baroque.

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Behind the Baroque monuments in Karlovy Vary I.

Plague Column - High Baroque

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| Altitude: 374 m / 1 227 ft

Plague Column with a sculpture of the Holy Trinity in Karlovy Vary. continue reading

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Behind the Baroque monuments in Karlovy Vary II.

Church of St. Mary Magdalene - high baroque

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| Altitude: 393 m / 1 289 ft

Originally a medieval Gothic church of St. Mary Magdalene surrounded by a cemetery was built in the second half of the 14th century on a hill above the Hot Spring in the middle of the city of Karlovy Vary. In 1518, the church was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. At the beginning of the 18th century, however, the church was in very poor condition after several fires. Therefore, it was decided to demolish the church and build a new Karlovy Vary church. continue reading