Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Gothic church in Bukovec, Czech Republic
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a late Gothic structure featuring a pentagonal choir and a prismatic tower on its main facade. The interior space is divided into three naves by seven pairs of columns, with sixteen side chapels each dedicated to different patron saints.
Construction began in 1517 under the direction of Jakob Heilmann from Schweinfurt, funded by donations from local benefactors. The project reflected South German late Gothic influences and became a central landmark in regional religious life.
The interior features three naves divided by seven pairs of octahedral columns, along with sixteen chapels dedicated to different patron saints.
The building is accessible during religious services and special events, welcoming visitors to attend ceremonies or view rotating exhibitions. It is helpful to check ahead for current opening times to ensure you can enter when you plan to visit.
The church structure spans 60 meters in length and 30 meters in width, incorporating numerous architectural elements from the South-German late Gothic period.
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