Hussite church, Constructivist church building in Holešovice, Czech Republic
The Hussite church in Holešovice is a constructivist church building distinguished by a six-story minimalist tower crowned with a 700-kilogram copper chalice. The structure uses pre-stressed concrete construction methods throughout, blending modern materials with traditional church design.
The building was completed in 1935 and emerged from a larger project proposal that included plans for an apartment building and theater complex in the neighborhood. The church was part of a comprehensive urban vision for the Holešovice area.
The interior features a statue of Christ surrounded by relief sculptures depicting apostles and key figures from the Czech Reformation. These artworks shape the worship space and tell the story of the religious tradition that inspired the building.
The building is located on Farského Street 3 in Prague district 7 and is accessible by public transportation. Underground, the site includes a columbarium with space for thousands of urns, serving the burial functions of the location.
During the Prague uprising in May 1945, the church tower served resistance fighters as an alternative radio station. This role made the building a key communication point during the struggle for the city.
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