Church of Saint Michael, Baroque church in Horní Litvínov, Czech Republic
The Church of Saint Michael in Horní Litvínov is a Baroque structure from the late 17th century with characteristic features of that style. The building sits in the town center and features a steep facade with carefully crafted decorative details.
The structure was built between 1685 and 1694 according to designs by architect Jean Baptiste Mathey and ranks among the early Baroque buildings of the region. The church was constructed for the then-independent community of Horní Litvínov before the two settlements merged.
The church is dedicated to Archangel Michael, whose statue with a sword stands above the gable of the main facade. The interior holds four pairs of Rococo side altars from the second half of the 18th century, a Rococo pulpit and pews, and a stone Baroque baptismal font.
The church welcomes visitors during normal opening hours and regular religious services are held there according to Roman Catholic practice. Those interested in the interior decoration should visit in the morning when light streams through the windows.
The church bells carry their own history: the larger one was cast in 1522, while the smaller is a new bell. Both were blessed in 2001 by Litoměřice bishop Josef Koukl. The clock on the western tower is another detail visitors often miss.
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