Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

Blatná, Czech Republic

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary lies next to the Blatná castle, at the end of the main square. It was founded in the 1290s as a two-aisled building with a long presbytery, and small adytum on the north side. It gained its present looks in 1515 when the reconstruction was finished.

The bell tower is located next to the church. It was first built in 1722–1723. It was destroyed with most of the town in the big fire of 1834, but was built again in 1835–1836, this time at 52 metres (171 ft) of height.

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Founded: 1290s
Category: Religious sites in Czech Republic

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Jiří Kastner (8 months ago)
On Friday, June 7, 2024, the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Blatná was opened to the public, as the traditional Night of Churches event took place on this evening. In the nice interior, the main altar was unfortunately surrounded by scaffolding, its restoration was in progress, even work was being done on it. So we lit a candle here, sat for a while and then set off towards home...
Josef Drda (13 months ago)
A beautiful church from the years 1290 – 1300, partially rebuilt 1414 – 44. In 1494, the new presbytery was completed, and around 1515, a two-nave vault, porch, south and north vestibule were inserted. Subsequent repairs in 1676, 1889. Chapel of St. Michael's Church completed and consecrated in 1515. The bell tower is from 1723 by Jakub Spineta, restored and increased in 1835 - 36. Ambits built in 1764.
Sergio (2 years ago)
Super!
Svitlana Yalanska (2 years ago)
Calm and nice church.
George O´Harek (JOh) (5 years ago)
This time when I visited Blatná, in addition to the castle, I also went to the town and was rewarded with the experience of visiting several historical objects, of which this church caused me complete enthusiasm. From the Romanesque construction to the end of the Gothic with elements of the coming Renaissance, well, it's great, just look...
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