Kostel svatého Václava (Loket)

The Church of St. Wenceslas in Loket nad Ohří was probably built at the beginning of the 13th century, but it was first mentioned in 1240. The church, whose present appearance is based on the last major reconstruction between 1725 and 1734, is located in Kostelní Street near the castle district. . During the ambush of the town Loket Šliky in 1473 the local church burnt down and was later Gothic restored and expanded. In the years 1701-1734 there was an extensive Baroque reconstruction of the church, interrupted in 1725 by the devastating fire of the town, during which the church burnt down completely. The author of the last reconstruction was Wolfgang Braunbock, finished by his son Ondřej. Since 3 May 1958 the church has been protected. The only preserved part of the original building is the northern portal and the block walls of the northern wall. At the end of the 20th century, the exterior facade of the church was completely reconstructed. The church of st. Wenceslas in Loket nad Ohri was probably built in the beginning of the 13th century, but it was first mentioned in 1240. The church, whose current appearance dates back to the last significant reconstruction in the years 1725 to 1734, is located in Kostelní street in The immediate vicinity of the Castle District. During the assault of the town of Loket by Šlik´s family in 1473, the local church burnt down and was restored in late-Gothic style and expanded. Between 1701-1734, the Baroque reconstruction of the church took place, interrupted in 1725 by the devastating fire of the city during which the church completely burnt down. The author of the last rebuilding is Wolfgang Braunbock, and his son, Ondřej, who completed it. Since May 3, 1958, the church was preserved by the Czech state. The only preserved part of the original building is the northern portal and the block wall of the northern wall. At the end of the 20th century a complete reconstruction of the church's outer facade was carried out.

Sacral building with a wonderful view of the surroundings

Church and tower are part of the townscape of Loket (Elbogen) like the castle. Beautifully renovated in bright colors, we have never seen the church from the inside despite several visits.

Beautiful church, unfortunately closed...?

First mentioned in 1240, it burned down several times and was reconstructed. The church is known for the so-called Loket organ school, a native Abraham Stark created an organ for the Sedlec monastery near Kutná Hora, or for example the church of the Virgin Mary in Strahov. The church is on the list of cultural monuments of the Czech Republic.

By the time I was here, the church was under reconstruction.

Originally a Gothic church, now under reconstruction. Its interior is beautiful. The church is worth a visit.

A new bell was brought here on Good Friday 2022. It is tuned to C2, weighs 320 kg. Named after St. Agnes, he will be blessed on Sunday, April 17, 2022. ... He will be waiting in the church for now. When the other two are made, they will be hung on the church tower.