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Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Kostel svaté Maří Magdalény)
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Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Kostel svaté Maří Magdalény)
Highlight • Religious Site
Church of St. Mary Magdalene (Kostel svaté Maří Magdalény)
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Schakal
April 4, 2024
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Until the 15th century, Karlsbad was a branch of the parish of Zettlitz. A wooden chapel dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene was probably located in the center on a hill …
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April 4, 2024
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As the old church had become too small and no longer met requirements and was in danger of collapsing due to its poor structural condition, in 1727 the Grand Master of the Order of the Cross and the former Dean Franz Matthias Böhm lobbied Emperor Charles VI for a new building. The plans were provided by the architect Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, who arrived in Karlsbad at the end of 1729 and carried out the necessary surveys. Dientzenhofer also looked for a more suitable location and prepared several designs. The lack of financing and land issues initially delayed the project.
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April 4, 2024
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In 1756, the construction of a new deanery building began. In 1759, the church was severely damaged by fire. In 1763, Empress Maria Theresa donated a new tower clock by …
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