Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
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Created in the late Gothic style, the church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception is known for its unusual pyramidal roof that was once lined with tiles. This church belonged at one time to two religious orders: the Franciscans and Dominicans. The first stone of the church was laid in 1453. Construction of the church began at the insistence of the famous preacher Ian Kapistranskogo - the big opponent of the Hussite movement. He lived for several years in the Franciscan monastery, in which the church was built, and the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. The church was consecrated in 1468. The opening ceremony was attended by the Hungarian ruler Matthias Corvinus.

The Franciscans did not possess great wealth, so their construction differ modesty and brevity decoration. These monks existed on donations that made the powers that be. It was on the money and passed reconstruction and the monastery and church. For example, in the XVII century the monastery was expanded and completely redesigned the buildings themselves. In 1740-1744, the monastery with the adjoining church is completely rebuilt in the Baroque style.

When Emperor Joseph II ordered the dissolution of the monasteries in the majority, the Franciscans were forced to leave their property.

The monastery was empty for long. He was acquired by Dominican monks, who moved here from the monastery near the church of St. Michael. The last monks left the monastery in 1950 - and it is not by choice. They were deported to the camps, where many died. After that, the monastery housed a music school. Now the church returned to the Dominican Order. However, even in peacetime, the Church has not escaped the turmoil. In 1997, the Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary has experienced major floods, but has been restored and is now open to visitors. Here you can see the ancient Gothic frescoes, as well as explore the baroque chapel of St. Anthony of Padua.

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