Hussite church, Modernist church and official residence in Žižkov, Czech Republic
The Hussite church is a six-story modernist structure topped with a copper chalice symbol, located at Náměstí Barikád in the Žižkov district. The building functions as both a religious center for services and as a multipurpose venue for events and activities.
The building opened on Christmas Day 1925, shortly after the founding of the Czechoslovak Hussite Church as a new religious community. This separation from Roman Catholicism emerged in the years following the First World War.
The interior reveals a blend of religious symbolism and national identity through its artworks and decorative elements. You can see representations of both spiritual figures and personalities important to Czech Reformation history displayed together.
The location is easily accessible, situated on a main square with good visibility and convenient access for visitors. The building regularly hosts various events and welcomes people interested in learning about the community and its activities.
During the Prague Uprising in 1945, the church tower served as a radio broadcasting point for Czech resistance fighters opposing the occupation. This wartime function added an unexpected historical chapter to the building's story.
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