St. Mary Magdalene Church

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

The Roman Catholic Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalene is located in the very heart of the Karlovy Vary spa area, in the close proximity of the Hot Spring. The church bears the hallmarks of the High Baroque architecture and it is one of the most important Baroque monuments not only in Karlovy Vary, but in the entire Czech Republic. It was built in 1737 on the site of the former Gothic church.

Its interior is decorated with a precious altarpiece, Baroque Eucharist sculptures, Gothic Madonna and other decorations. The church can be viewed during worships, which the church of St. Mary Magdalene conducts every day.

The underground crypt in the cathedral contains a unique funeral chapel, which accommodates the skeletal remains from the former cemetery which surrounded the church until the year 1784. Guided tours to the crypt are available.

References:

Karlovy Vary Tourism

Religious sites in Czech Republic

Address

náměstí Svobody, Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

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Details

Founded: 1737
Category: Religious sites in Czech Republic

More Information

www.karlovy-vary.cz

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

jan klamer (11 months ago)
Wonderfully beautiful church.

Honey Gum (12 months ago)
Incredibly, there is an organ here! This is wonderful. How would metallica or korn sound on it here?

Mary Ann Wenske (12 months ago)
We visited this church in May of 2024. We were sad that the entrance was blocked by an iron grail, but I could still the the light of the Blessed Sacrament Candle, so I knew Jesus was in the tabernacle. That was a blessing for our entire trip.

Tetiana Sav (17 months ago)
Historical wonderful church , where you can to pray

Ilan Kader (3 years ago)
The church is located at the start of the Karlovy Vary promenade. The inside is nice but unfortunately locked for viewing.

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