Zelená hora – poutní kostel sv. Jana Nepomuckého

Location: Sychrova, 591 02 Žďár nad Sázavou · Vysočina Region

Category: UNESCO – Baroque Gothic architecture

The Zelená hora pilgrimage site near Žďár nad Sázavou is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List (1994). The Church of St. John of Nepomuk was built in 1719–1722 to a design by Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel in his original Baroque Gothic style. Symbolically, everything is designed around numbers associated with St. John of Nepomuk – a five-pointed star, 5 chapels, 5 gates. The complex includes the church, an ambulatory with chapels, and a monastery garden. Tours are guided; the outdoor grounds are freely accessible year-round. A unique destination for teaching art history, architecture, and religion.

Why visit this place?

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Practical information

For schools

Guided tour of a UNESCO site – architecture by Jan Santini, Baroque Gothic, symbolism of St. John of Nepomuk. Suitable for history, art history, and religious culture lessons.

Official website: https://www.zelena-hora.cz/cs/

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