Saint Joachim Church

The Saint Joachim Church stands with a three-aisled nave design, featuring preserved exterior masonry and a western portal adorned with Stephan Schlick's relief portrait.

Built between 1534 and 1540, this church marks the first Lutheran religious building in the Czech Crown lands, reflecting the Protestant expansion in Central Europe.

Johannes Mathesius, appointed as Protestant pastor in 1542, delivered educational sermons to miners, publishing them in his collection called Sarepta in 1562.

The church sits within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Erzgebirge Mining Cultural Landscape, offering guided tours that explain its architectural and religious significance.

A devastating fire in 1873 led to extensive renovations by architect Josef Mocker, who integrated modern elements while maintaining the structure's historical characteristics.

Location: Jáchymov

GPS coordinates: 50.37250,12.91290

Latest update: March 24, 2025 07:09