St. Nicholas Church, Louny
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St. Nicholas Church in Louny (Czech: Chrám svatého Mikuláše v Lounech) is a Roman Catholic, parochial church dedicated to Saint Nicholas, located in Louny, Czech Republic.
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Church of St Nicholas | |
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The Parish Church of St Nicholas | |
Kostel svatého Mikuláše | |
50°21′26″N 13°47′43″E | |
Location | Louny |
Country | Czech Republic |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Website | www |
History | |
Status | Active |
Dedication | Saint Nicholas |
Architecture | |
Functional status | Parish church |
Architect(s) | Benedikt Rejt |
Architectural type | Church |
Style | Gothic |
Completed | 1538 |
Specifications | |
Number of spires | 1 |
Spire height | 60 m (196 ft 10 in) |
Administration | |
Diocese | Litoměřice |
Parish | Louny |
Clergy | |
Bishop(s) | Jan Baxant |
Rector | Werner Horák |
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The 1517 fire destroyed the nave and damaged the tower of the original church. Afterwards it was designed and rebuilt by royal architect Benedikt Rejt. After it was finished in 1538, it became one of the supreme pieces of Czech late Gothic. The temple has three naves, with external support system, round arches and pyramid-shaped turrets.