Holy Sepulchre chapel, Holy Sepulchre chapel in Slaný, Czech Republic.
Holy Sepulchre chapel in Slaný is a small hexagonal stone structure with a domed lantern on top. The building stands out for its paired columns with ornate carved capitals that support the central vault.
Nobleman Kryštof Vratislav of Mitrovice founded this chapel in 1643 at the Monastery of Discalced Augustinians. It ranks among the earliest replicas of the Jerusalem tomb built in Bohemia.
The name refers to Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre, replicated here in smaller form as a place of pilgrimage and prayer. The structure served as a spiritual substitute for believers who could not travel to the Holy Land.
The chapel sits near the Kvíček recreational area and can be reached by walking through the forest. The road toward Smečno passes nearby, and a smaller Empire-style niche chapel serves as a helpful landmark.
The precise hexagonal form with pointed arches mirrors exact measurements taken from the original tomb in Jerusalem. This attention to geometric accuracy was uncommon for religious buildings of its era.
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