Obyctov

Church of the Visitation of Virgin Mary

until 1723 project, implementation from 1730 to 1734; investor Vaclav Vejmluva, Abbot of Cistercian Monastery in Zdar nad Sazavou

obyctov-pudorysVaclav Vejmluva, the Abbot of Zdar, got build the pilgrimage church in Obyctov in the 1st half of the 18th century, author of the project was J. B. Santini. Ground plan in a turtle shape, symbol of faithfulness in belief, is a big rarity. The main nave's shape really reminds of a turtle shell. The today's appearance of the church has been influenced by numerous newer modifications.

 

 

 

Fotogalerie Obyčtov
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