Staré Mesto in Praha, Czech Republic — Capital City Region (Historical Capital of Bohemia)
Church of St. Salvador
Kostel Sv. Salvátora
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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.
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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); 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.
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