The most beautiful baroque monuments in the Czech Republic.
The best of Baroque in Bohemia and Moravia
Baroque was an important and ostentatious architectural style from the mid-17th century until almost the end of the 18th century. In the Czech Republic we can find a number of Baroque gems in the form of not only churches and monasteries, but also castles and other monuments. Let's take a look at the most beautiful Baroque monuments that can be found in Bohemia and Moravia.
Church of St. Nicholas in Mala Strana
The most beautiful baroque monument in Prague
Church of St. Mikuláš in Malá Strana is considered one of the most beautiful Baroque monuments in the whole Czech Republic. A monumental dome together with thin towers is typical for it. Thanks to its location in the middle of a relatively small square, there is a better view of it from more distant views. It is also a bit confusing that not far from it – on the Old Town Square – is another beautiful church of the same name continue reading
Zelená Hora
A jewel from Jan Blazej Santini-Aichel
On the northern outskirts of Žďár nad Sázavou you will find a complete Baroque gem on Zelená Hora by the famous architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel – the Church of St. John of Nepomuk. Thanks to its significance, it has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Around the church is built ring of cloisters continue reading
Pilgrimage area Svatý Kopeček
The most important pilgrimage site in Moravia
Northeast of Olomouc you will find one of the most important pilgrimage sites in Moravia – Svatý Kopeček. The dominant of the whole area is the magnificent Baroque Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary. Be sure to go through the Pilgrimage Alley to Svatý Kopeček with beautiful statues continue reading
Vranov nad Dyjí Chateau
Beautiful castle above the Dyje
The chateau is located in the western part of the Podyjí National Park and is a national cultural monument. It offers visitors a tour of the authentic Baroque interiors of the Hall of Ancestors and the chapel, but also introduces the culture of Vranov chateau housing from the end of the 18th century. and from the entire 19th century. continue reading
Hospital Kuks
Baroque pearl
The Baroque complex of the Kuks Hospital is built in a picturesque location above the river Elbe. Perhaps the most famous part of the complex are sculptures by the famous sculptor MB Braun. Here you will find not only secular and church buildings, but also a nice large garden and a pharmaceutical museum continue reading
Church of St. Nicholas
Distinctive building on the Old Town Square
Church of St. Mikuláš is one of the most distinctive buildings on the Old Town Square. It is a massive white Baroque building that serves the Czechoslovak Hussite Church today. continue reading
Svatá hora near Příbram
The most important pilgrimage site in Bohemia
To the southeast of the center of Příbram you will find the most important Marian pilgrimage site in Bohemia – the Holy Mountain. The center of the whole complex is the beautiful Basilica of the Assumption. A big point of interest is the Staircase connecting the center of Příbram with the mountain top continue reading
Loreta Monastery
Prague baroque gem
Loreta is an important Marian pilgrimage site at the western end of the historic center of Prague. Here you will find, among other things, a beautiful arcaded courtyard and the famous carillon. continue reading
Valtice Chateau
Baroque South Moravian jewel
Valtice Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the Lednice-Valtice Complex. It is a picturesque baroque castle with lots of statues. It was the seat of the Liechtenstein family continue reading
