Church of Saint Anne

The Church of Saint Anne forms part of a Dominican monastery complex in Plzeň's historic city center, featuring Gothic architecture with later Baroque modifications and serving as an important religious and cultural heritage site.

Originally constructed in the early 14th century, the church was designed by architect Jakub Auguston and has undergone several renovations throughout the centuries, reflecting the changing architectural styles from Gothic to Baroque periods.

The church serves as a focal point for community gatherings, religious ceremonies, and heritage education programs, maintaining its role in preserving Czech religious architecture and local collective consciousness through cultural events and guided tours.

Located at coordinates 49.745535 latitude and 13.375827 longitude in central Plzeň, the church is accessible by public transportation and offers visitors guided tours, religious functions, and cultural events throughout the year.

The church contains a statue of Saint Lawrence above the entrance created around 1750 by Jan Antonín Quitainer, exemplifying baroque sculpture adornments alongside remnants of its original medieval foundations.

Location: Vnitřní Město

Architects: Jakub Auguston

Part of: klášter dominikánek s kostelem svaté Anny

GPS coordinates: 49.74553,13.37583

Latest update: July 25, 2025 22:22