Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Czech republic, Prague
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Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola

Czech republic, Prague
The early baroque temple is located in the central part of Prague, next to Charles Square. The religious building was built for the Jesuits in the 17th century. Above the main facade rises a statue of the founder of the order - Ignatius de Loyola - with a halo above his head. The Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola is a basilica with narrow side chapels, a triangular tympanum and a square tower. The temple is adjacent to the buildings of the Novomestsk Jesuit Collegium, which today are used for hospital purposes. The exterior and interior of the church is richly decorated with artificial marble (stucco). The decoration of the church combines elements of early baroque and rococo. Currently, worship services are held within the walls of the temple, as well as organ concerts.

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Traveled 6 years ago
Rating 8
The Roman Catholic Church was built by Carlo Lurago in 1665-1678 for the Jesuit Order. The church was built in the early Baroque style, on the model of the Church of Il Gesu - the cathedral church of the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order) in Rome, where his founder - Ignatius Loyola is buried. The church is made in the form of a basilica with narrow side chapels and a triangular tympanum. The mighty pediment of the western facade is crowned by the figure of St. Ignatius Loyola in the golden glow, with the first letters of the Jesuit motto on his chest - AMDG.
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