Chapel of Holy Guardian Angels in Sušice, Religious monument on Stráž peak in Sušice, Czech Republic.
The Chapel of Holy Guardian Angels sits on Stráž peak above Sušice and displays early Baroque design with arcades and side chapels encircling the central sanctuary. The building was expanded and modified over multiple centuries, with significant arcade additions made in 1735.
Construction began in 1683 as a pilgrimage destination for local people. The structure underwent arcade additions a century later and received restoration work in subsequent decades.
The name stems from a local story about a guardian angel protecting a child at this location. This legend continues to shape how the community views and visits the place.
Access to the chapel involves climbing to Stráž peak, from which you can view the town and surrounding landscape below. The site is walkable and rewards visitors with a wide view for those willing to make the hike.
Many visitors do not realize the hilltop location was known as a sacred site before the chapel was built. The elevated position makes it a rare example of a Baroque shrine placed on an exposed peak rather than within a town.
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