Church of Saint Michael, Medieval church in Meclov, Czech Republic
The Church of Saint Michael in Meclov is a place of worship with Gothic design featuring a westward-facing prismatic tower and a rectangular nave with a flat ceiling. Inside, three aisles are unified by a Baroque cornice line, and there is an elaborate main altar in late-Rococo style.
The church originated in the 12th century and received its current form through Gothic reconstruction in the 14th century and Baroque changes between 1717 and 1722. These successive building phases reflect the architectural movements of different eras.
The building serves as a gathering place for Czech, Slovak, and English-speaking congregations of the Evangelical Church of the Augsburg Confession, making it a center for different communities.
The interior can accommodate up to 130 visitors and has heating for cold months. Those with mobility needs should check in advance if access to this building is feasible for them.
The building has an unusual asymmetrical layout with three aisles that departs from typical church architecture of its period. The main altar dates from the mid-18th century and displays ornate decoration rarely seen in smaller village churches.
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