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°ECoordinates: 49°35′42.34″N 17°15′4.91″E / 49.5950944°N 17.2513639°E |
| 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 Horní náměstí ("Upper Square") and remains one of the most important landmarks of the city.
It is unknown when exactly the church was constructed. It has two towers – the southern tower dates back to 1403, it is the oldest part of the building; the northern one dates back to 1412. The church was probably consecrated in 1492. The Neo-Gothic main altar was built in 1861. The church is built as arched triple-nave. Main nave contains church organs, which originates from 1740–45; with their five manuals and 135 registers they are the 7th largest in Central Europe (and 52nd in the world).[1] Their author was 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
External links
- Official website of the parish (Czech)
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