Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 93,602 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Baroque church in Sloup, Czech Republic.

The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows is a Roman Catholic parish and pilgrimage church built in 1751–1754 to a design by Italian architect Isidor Marcello Canavale, with Vavřinec Pavel Mertha of Boskovice supervising construction. Its ground plan takes the shape of a turtle, a Marian symbol of protection, and the west facade is closed by two forty-metre towers. Above the main entrance are a Latin inscription from Psalm 113, the building year and the alliance coat of arms of Countess Karolina and Karl Ludwig of Rogendorf.

The church was built in 1751–1754 on the initiative of Countess Karolina of Rogendorf, after the daughter of miller Pavel Severa was reportedly healed before a late-Gothic statue of the Virgin Mary. The architect was Isidor Marcello Canavale, with Vavřinec Pavel Mertha supervising; it was consecrated on 27 October 1754 by Bishop Julius of Troyer. Karolina, who died in 1759, is buried in the crypt.

The main pilgrimage day is the Friday before Palm Sunday, locally called "Květný pátek". A confraternity of Our Lady of Sorrows with a black scapular, founded by Countess Karolina, was dissolved under Joseph II and renewed only in 2003, when 300 members joined at the autumn pilgrimage.

The church stands in Sloup, in the Blansko district, with its west front and two 40-metre towers facing the approach; the main pilgrimage day is the Friday before Palm Sunday, locally called "Květný pátek". The interior is open for services, so time a visit around Mass rather than expecting all-day access.

The floor plan is shaped like a turtle, a Marian symbol of protection. The west facade carries a Latin inscription from Psalm 113, the construction year and the alliance coat of arms of Countess Karolina and Karl Ludwig of Rogendorf.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 93,602 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Architectural style
baroque architecture
GPS coordinates
49.41519,16.74009
Latest update
October 21, 2026 20:19
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Church of Our Lady of Sorrows - Baroque church in Sloup, Czech Republic » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.