Evangelical church in Olomouc, Protestant church in Olomouc, Czech Republic.
The Evangelical Church in Olomouc stands on Husova Street by the Morava river, built in 1914–1920 to Otto Kuhlmann's modernist design. Its L-shaped plan joins the transverse Hus Hall, with a four-sided tower at the rear, to the earlier prayer room and parish rooms, including the pastor's flat. The interior is plain, following Evangelical tradition.
A provisional neo-Gothic prayer hall by engineer Cyrill Knob was used from 8 November 1903. The congregation then commissioned German architect Otto Kuhlmann of Charlottenburg to design a new hall, meant to open in 1915 for the 500th anniversary of Jan Hus's burning. Builder Jan Komrska began work on 6 July 1914, but the war halted construction that November; the hall opened on 4 July 1920.
The church belongs to the local congregation of the Czech Brethren Evangelical Church, which has worshipped here since a provisional prayer hall opened on 8 November 1903. The Hus Hall holds a new organ installed on 4 July 1965, used to accompany congregational singing and concerts. A bell from the demolished Red Church was hung in the tower in 1977.
Access is usually available during service times and special events since this is an active worship community. Visitors should check ahead to confirm times for dropping by outside of scheduled gatherings.
The clergy house is integrated directly into the building complex rather than standing separately. This arrangement reflects a common practice in Central European religious architecture.
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