Church of Saint Margaret in Kašperské Hory, Roman Catholic church in Kašperské Hory, Czech Republic
The Church of Saint Margaret is a Roman Catholic place of worship in Kašperské Hory, a small town in the Plzeň region. The building displays a neo-Gothic tower added in 1883, while its main structure preserves elements from earlier periods.
The church is documented from 1396 onwards and underwent many changes across the centuries. In the late 19th century it received the form we see today, including the distinctive neo-Gothic tower.
The church anchors the town square and shapes how visitors experience the center of Kašperské Hory. Its placement draws the eye and organizes the sense of public space around it.
The church sits on the central square of Kašperské Hory and is easily accessible on foot. The area is flat and the building is visible from the streets surrounding the square.
The town sits in an area once known for medieval gold mining, a history still visible in how the settlement is laid out. The oldest written records date to the 14th century, marking the beginning of a long period of habitation.
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