- Church of Saint Michael (Olomouc)
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Church of Saint Michael
Kostel svatého MichalaChurch of Saint Michael
Basic information Location Olomouc, Czech Republic Geographic coordinates 49°35′38″N 17°15′15″E / 49.59389°N 17.25417°ECoordinates: 49°35′38″N 17°15′15″E / 49.59389°N 17.25417°E Affiliation Roman Catholic District Archdiocese of Olomouc Year consecrated 1707 Ecclesiastical or organizational status Active Architectural description Architect(s) Giovanni Pietro Tencalla Architectural type Church Architectural style Baroque Completed 1703 Specifications Length 59 m Width 20 m Height (max) 37 m (121 ft) Church of Saint Michael (Czech: Kostel svatého Michala) is a Roman Catholic church in Olomouc, Czech Republic. It is one of the most important landmarks of the city.
The church, connected originally with the Dominican Order, was constructed in the 13th century and reconstructed to its current Baroque form in 1676-1703 by Giovanni Pietro Tencalla. Stucco ornamentation of the interior was provided by Baltazar Fontana. The church was consecrated on 9 May 1707, however in July 1709 was damaged by the large fire. The church is characterised by its three domes symbolizing the Holy Trinity. Bottom side of all domes is covered by frescos. Church organ are original from 1706, made by David Sieber, organist from Brno.
External links
- Official website of the parish (Czech)
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- Churches in Olomouc
- Roman Catholic churches in the Czech Republic
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