Church of Saint Catherine in Olšová Vrata

The Church of Saint Catherine features Romanesque and Gothic architectural elements, with its stone walls rising prominently in the Karlovy Vary region.

Founded in 1246, the Church of Saint Catherine stands as one of the earliest religious structures established during the medieval period in the Karlovy Vary area.

The church bears the name of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, reflecting the medieval practice of dedicating religious buildings to philosophers and scholars' patron saints.

Located at Hornická 54 with coordinates 50.206929, 12.918406, the church operates under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Plzeň, offering regular religious services.

The church holds cultural monument status with identification number 37969/4-969 in the Czech Monument Catalogue, marking its architectural and historical significance.

Location: Olšová Vrata

Inception: 1246

Address: Hornická 54, Olšová Vrata, 360 01 Karlovy Vary 360 01 360 01

GPS coordinates: 50.20693,12.91841

Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:27