Hvězda chapel, Baroque chapel in Hlavňov, Czech Republic.
Hvězda chapel is a baroque building made of sandstone in Hlavňov with a star-shaped floor plan. The interior features elaborate stucco work on ceilings and walls, complemented by marble elements that display characteristic features of Bohemian baroque religious architecture.
Architect Kilián Ignaz Dientzenhofer designed and constructed the chapel between 1724 and 1725 during a period of increased religious building activity in Bohemia. Its creation reflects Italian baroque influences that were spreading through Bohemian architecture during that era.
The chapel takes its name from its star-shaped floor plan, visible from above. This unusual layout makes it a distinctive religious space that visitors can still appreciate today.
The building typically opens for visitors during classical music performances and special events. It is recommended to check scheduled events before visiting, as access varies depending on the occasion.
The star-shaped floor plan is one of the most distinctive features and gives the chapel an architectural originality that is less common in other Bohemian baroque chapels. This geometric form was a deliberate choice by the architect to symbolically express the religious purpose of the place.
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