Chest opened
+${chestReward.xp} XP
Explorer
NOUVEAU ×${chestReward.collectible.quantity}
tapez pour fermer

See the monuments around you in AR Open chests in the app

Around Us is built for your phone — point your camera at the streets and discover the monuments and places around you in augmented reality. Around Us is built for your phone — chests unlock when you walk, explore and capture nearby places.

•

Enable Location

We need your location to show you interesting places around you

Discover nearby places

Find interesting locations and hidden gems around you

Precise directions

Get accurate directions and distances to places

Your location is never shared with other users. It's only used when you tap the location button.

Church of the Annunciation

Log in to your account

Start exploring — it's free

Trusted by 92,559 travelers worldwide

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
or

We will send you a code to connect

By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Check your inbox

We've sent a pincode in your inbox. Please enter the code below.

Church of the Annunciation, Neoclassical church in Šternberk, Czech Republic.

The Church of the Annunciation in Šternberk is a Neoclassical building completed in 1783 to designs by Brno architect František Antonín Grimm. Its nave rises 30 m, the church is 65 m long, and its towers reach 60 m. Inside are frescoes by František Antonín Šebesta-Sebastini and side-altar paintings by Josef Winterhalder Jr. and Leopold Kupelwieser.

The site traces its roots to 1371, when an Augustinian monastery was established there. The present building was constructed between 1775 and 1783 following two destructive fires that damaged the earlier structure.

The church is dedicated to the Annunciation, and its furnishings come from several sculptors and painters. Ondřej Schweigl made the main altar, the side altars and the pulpit; Jan Michael Scherhauf carved the figures on the facade. The main altar painting is by Martin Antonín Lublinský, and the side altars hold works by Josef Winterhalder the Younger and Leopold Kupelwieser.

The church stands in the centre of Šternberk, owned since 2019 by the Roman Catholic Parish of Šternberk. Its nave reaches 30 m in height, the towers 60 m, and the building is 65 m long, so the towers serve as a landmark when orienting yourself in town. Visitors enter for worship; the parish and the Šternberk information centre provide details on access.

The high altar was completed in 1792, yet in 1798 parish priest Josef Babor commissioned sculptor Ondřej Schweigl to build it, and Schweigl also supplied the side altars and pulpit. The interior frescoes are by František Antonín Šebesta-Sebastini; the fire of 31 July 1927 damaged them and burned the new organ.

The community of curious travelers

AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 92,559 contributors worldwide.

Start exploring
Location
Architects
Franz Anton Grimm
Architectural style
Neoclassical architecture
GPS coordinates
49.73186,17.30169
Latest update
October 24, 2026 11:15
Reviews
Share your experience

No review yet

Discussions
Start a discussion...

No discussion yet

« Church of the Annunciation - Neoclassical church in Šternberk, Czech Republic » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot
❝

A unique approach to discovering new places❞

— Le Figaro

❝

All the places worth exploring❞

— France Info

❝

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞

— 20 Minutes

Around Us
Travel Guide & Maps
Download

Send to your phone

QR Code
1

Open the camera app on your mobile.

2

Point at the QR code with your camera. A notification will appear.

3

Tap the notification to open the link.