Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic. Designed by Italian architect Carlo Lurago, this is a beautiful baroque church built by the Jesuits between 1654 and 1666.

In 1762, it was extensively damaged by fire. The only parts of the original decoration that remained preserved are the frescos in St. Ignatius’s Chapel and the painting Glorification of St. Ignatius of Loyola by Petr Brandl (around 1730).

The altar painting of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Kristián Noldinger and other decorations were completed after 1765. The church towers were finally erected in 1857. The interiors were rebuilt several times, while the largest reconstruction took place at the beginning of the 20th century and in 1941-1945.

~Ana

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