Chapel of Saint Sebastian in Mikulov, Renaissance chapel on Saint Hill, Mikulov, Czech Republic.
The Chapel of Saint Sebastian sits at the summit of Saint Hill and displays architectural design influenced by Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome. The structure features Renaissance characteristics and can be seen from various viewpoints throughout the town below.
A cardinal commissioned the chapel in the early 1600s in response to an epidemic that swept through the region. The construction project took several years and was followed by the addition of a bell tower shortly after completion.
The chapel forms part of a procession route with seventeen religious structures that represent one of South Moravia's oldest pilgrimage traditions. Visitors walking this path experience the spiritual meaning the site holds for local communities.
The interior can be viewed through latticework during summer months, and guided tours are available by arrangement. Visitors should be aware that access varies depending on the season and weather conditions.
A bell tower was added shortly after the main building was completed and continues to define the chapel's appearance. This tower serves as a distinctive landmark visible from many points across the town.
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