Church of Saint Maurice (Olomouc)

Church of Saint Maurice Kostel svatého Mořice
Church of Saint Maurice viewed from the south
Basic information
Location	Olomouc, Czech Republic
Geographic coordinates	49°35′42.34″N 17°15′4.91″E / 49.5950944°N 17.2513639°E / 49.5950944; 17.2513639Coordinates: 49°35′42.34″N 17°15′4.91″E / 49.5950944°N 17.2513639°E / 49.5950944; 17.2513639
Affiliation	Roman Catholic
District	Archdiocese of Olomouc
Year consecrated	1492
Ecclesiastical or organizational status	Active
Architectural description
Architectural type	Church
Architectural style	Gothic
Completed	15th century
Specifications
Height (max)	46 m (151 ft)

Church of Saint Maurice (Czech: Kostel svatého Mořice) is a Roman Catholic church in Olomouc, Czech Republic. It is located in the city centre, near the Upper Square and remains one of the most important landmarks of the city.

It is unknown when exactly the church was constructed. The southern tower of the church dates back to 1403, it is the oldest part of the building. The northern tower dates back to 1412. The church was probably consecrated in 1492. The Neo-Gothic main altar was built in 1861. The Church of Saint Maurice has arched triple-nave. The church organ from 1740-1745 are the largest in Central Europe.^[1] They were constructed by organist Michael Engler.

The church has been designated a National Cultural Landmark by the government in 1995.^[2] The southern tower serves as a lookout tower with view on the whole city of Olomouc and surroundings.

References

1. ^ Největší varhany na světě
2. ^ National Landmark Institute entry

External links

• Official website of the parish (Czech)