Red Church in Brno

The Red Church in Brno is a Protestant church with a distinctive red brick facade featuring Gothic Revival elements and vertical lines that define its historicist design. The building stands out for its clear, upright architectural form and is recognized and maintained as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

The church was built starting in 1863 according to the design of architect Heinrich von Ferstel and opened in 1867 to serve the growing Protestant community in Brno. Its construction took place during a period when evangelical congregations in the region were establishing themselves and building their own church buildings.

The church serves as a place of worship for the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren and reflects how this community values faith and spiritual gathering in the heart of the city. Visitors can experience it as an active religious space where the congregation continues to meet regularly.

The building sits centrally on Komenský square and is easily reached on foot, with public space surrounding the church. Visitors should note that this is an active place of worship and access times may be tied to religious services and events.

The building carries the name of Jan Amos Comenius, an influential Czech reformer and thinker whose legacy is closely tied to the city. This naming choice reflects how the evangelical community rooted its own history and values in the identity of this place.

Location: Brno-město

Inception: 1863

Architects: Heinrich von Ferstel

Official opening: August 25, 1867

Architectural style: Gothic Revival, historicist architecture

Made from material: brick

Address: Komenského náměstí, 602 00 Brno-město

Website: https://brno1.evangnet.cz

GPS coordinates: 49.19761,16.60329

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00