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Staré Mesto in Praha, Czech Republic — Capital City Region (Historical Capital of Bohemia)
 

Church of St. Salvador

Kostel Sv. Salvátora

 
 
Church of St. Salvador Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2009
1. Church of St. Salvador Marker
Inscription.
{Marker text in Czech:}

Vystavěn renesančne a raně barokně v letech 1578-1653 za účasti C. Luracha a F. Carrattiho. Sochy na průčelí vytvořil J.J. Bendl, štuky na portiku D. Galli a uvnitř obrazy od a plastiky od J.J. Bendla.

{Marker text translated into English, more or less:}

Constructed in the Renaissance and early Baroque styles over the years 1578-1653, with the participation of C. Lurago and F. Carratti. The sculptures on the facade were created by J.J. Bendl, the stucco portico by D. Galli, and the interior paintings and sculptures by J.J. Bendl.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion.
 
Location. 50° 5.167′ N, 14° 24.869′ E. Marker is in Praha. It is in Staré Mesto. Marker is at the intersection of Křižovnická and Karlova, on the right on Křižovnická. The church is easily found, as it forms the southwest corner of the Clementinum, in the heart of the Old Town. For navigational purposes, think of it as being just to the east of the Old Town Bridge Tower on the east side of the Charles Bridge. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Praha 222 311, Czech Republic. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johannes Kepler (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Bohuslav Balbín (within shouting distance of this marker); The Novotny Footbridge (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Josef Mysliveček (about 120 meters away); Francis Skaryna (about 150 meters away); Vojta Náprstek (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Birthplace of Jaroslav Heyrovský (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Franz Kafka (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Praha.
 
Church of St. Salvador - Entrance image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2009
2. Church of St. Salvador - Entrance
Church of St. Salvador image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2009
3. Church of St. Salvador
The marker is visible here on the right side of the right-most arch on the church facade.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 757 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on March 19, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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