Staré Mesto in Praha, Czechia — Capital City Region (Historical Capital of Bohemia)
Church of St. Salvador
Kostel Sv. Salvátora
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2009
1. Church of St. Salvador Marker
{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: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 50° 5.167′ N, 14° 24.869′ E. Marker is in Praha. It is in Staré Mesto. It 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, Czechia. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, the Carpathian States, Central Europe, Eastern Europe, the Schengen Area, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, August 24, 2009
2. Church of St. Salvador - Entrance
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 867 times since then and 5 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.
