View from above on Monastery Church at Klokoty Tabor Southern Bohemia Czech Republic
pilgrimage church of Klokoty The construction started in the year 1700 and took about thirty years Rich donors members of famous noble and merchant families gave their money to support the church whose design was probably inspired by the work of Jan Santini a most talented contemporary architect The beauty of the valuable Baroque structure is emphasised by its perfect location in the surrounding countryside The church itself was finished in 1714 During the following years cloisters and chapels were added thus creating a complex shaped like a double cross The church rates among the most valuable cultural monuments in the region and would bear comparison with the greatest architectural treasures of the European Baroque period Local people like to hang out in the area
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