Kostel svatého Štěpána, Former medieval church in Těchnice, Czech Republic.
The church structure stands submerged beneath the Orlík reservoir waters, with its preserved presbytery cross vault and profiled ribs still intact.
The last religious service took place at the end of 1957, before the church lost its roof, ceiling, and trusses due to the reservoir construction.
The main altar, dating from 1660, displayed the coat of arms of the Bukovsky family and contained bells from 1432 and 1605.
The church lies 40-50 meters below the water surface during normal water levels, making it accessible only through specialized diving excursions.
Divers located the church in 2000 using old cadastral maps and geodetic instruments, transforming it into an underwater exploration destination.
Location: Těchnice
GPS coordinates: 49.58121,14.16161
Latest update: March 17, 2025 10:59
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