St. Lawrence Church, Jablonné v Podještědí, Czech Republic

St. Lawrence in Jablonné v Podještědí church was originally an abbey church of Dominican abbey built around 1250. It was destroyed in Hussite Wars and Thirty Year's War and rebuilt in 1699-1729. Today it is a minor basilica.

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Martin Carda (10 months ago)
beautiful and very well maintained baroque church

Jaroslav Prosicky (3 years ago)
Super

Patrik J. jr (4 years ago)
5/5 10/10 100/100

Mirage Cz (4 years ago)
Very interesting place worthy to visit.

M. V. (5 years ago)
Beautiful church with a fascinating history. If you go there, don't forget to visit the crypt!

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