Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, Catholic church in Vinohrady, Czech Republic
The Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord is a modernist church of dark facing brick on a reinforced concrete frame, built 1928–1932 to Jože Plečnik's design on Jiřího z Poděbrad Square. Its wide tower, 42 m high, carries a round glazed clock 7.6 m across, the largest in the Czech Republic, and is crowned by a green dome and cross. Three statues by Bedřich Stefan stand on the western facade.
Built between 1928 and 1932 under Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik, the church was designed to serve a growing congregation during a period when modernist design began reshaping religious spaces. The construction reflects the architectural innovations of that era.
Inside, six wooden statues of Czech patron saints by sculptor Damián Pešan surround the white marble altar, reflecting the devotion of the local Catholic community.
Visitors can enter the church about 40 minutes before and after mass services, and larger groups should arrange ahead. It is helpful to check opening times before visiting, as these may vary depending on events.
The 7.6-metre clock face set into the 42-metre tower wall is the largest in the Czech Republic. Slanted walkways run up around the clock to the top of the tower, which is not normally open to the public.
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