Church of Blessed Maria Restituta, Roman Catholic church in Lesná, Czech Republic.
The Church of Blessed Maria Restituta is a concrete church in the Lesná neighborhood of Brno, built on a circular floor plan with a separate tower linked to the main building by a footbridge. Residential units sit beneath the main church structure, making it a mixed-use building.
Pope Benedict XVI blessed the foundation stone during his visit to Brno in 2009, though construction only started in 2017. The church is named after Maria Restituta, a nun born in Brno who was executed during World War II for resisting the Nazi regime.
The facade carries symbols made by artist Petr Kvíčala, showing water, fire, and flowers to represent creation and nature. These images are visible from the street and give the building a different look from other churches in the city.
The church sits on Nezvalova Street in Brno and parking is available nearby for those arriving by car. The tower has a public observation deck, so it is worth checking opening hours before visiting.
The tower carries the Greek inscription FOS-ZOE, meaning light and life. Inside, a carillon of sixteen bells can be heard at certain times of day.
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