Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Church of St. Mary Magdalene
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Located on a hill overlooking the region's hottest spring, this church features an 18th century deanery.
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Alex
Hong Kong, China441 contributions
Dec 2019
Nothing special church 1. It is near the city center of Karlovy Vary, you can go there if you have time. 2. But really nothing special, the architecture style is not exceptional, the interior is not outstanding. It is just an ordinary church.
Written February 9, 2020
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Alisiya C
21 contributions
Sep 2024 • Family
We lived next door at the Madonna Hotel. It was beautiful to wake up to the bell of the temple. The view from all sides is amazing!
Tip, go to an organ music concert. The acoustics are super, taken to the core, to tears! Such an amazing performance by Ave Maria!!!
The temple is not large, but with a great history (as is the whole city of KV).
They've seen Sunday services, weddings, and some sort of diplomas at the temple. Normal hours are closed.
Tip, go to an organ music concert. The acoustics are super, taken to the core, to tears! Such an amazing performance by Ave Maria!!!
The temple is not large, but with a great history (as is the whole city of KV).
They've seen Sunday services, weddings, and some sort of diplomas at the temple. Normal hours are closed.
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Written October 3, 2024
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Sirin S
Kyrenia, Cyprus171 contributions
Nov 2019
This is a small church which was constructed by Lanac Diezenhofer. We were luck on our visit to have the opportunity to listen to a concert.
Written March 30, 2020
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Dmitry K
Rollesby, UK10 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
Fantastic, professional organ and voice concert Ave Maria. Good selection of works to listen. Church does not have heating but we were offered fleece blankets.
Written March 25, 2014
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Markus Erwin E
Port, Switzerland29 contributions
May 2013 • Couples
This marvelous church a important part in Carlsbad's (Karlovy Vary's) soul, in the heart of the city. Located on a little hill like nearly every holy place, St. Mary Magdalena plays an important role in the life of the city since the XVIII century. Build in the baroque style, it was the place of all great moments happen here since then. The mystical athmosphere, the design, a classical concert, and of course a holy mess in it, these are some heavy reasons to visit St. Mary. Never I've encountred somebody who wasn't enchanted.
Important to know is also that: please choose your time of visit in according with an "official" reason, like this you'll be sure to find the church open. Like for all churches in Czech Republic, there is only a little part next to the main gate permanently open for the public when there is no activity. Don't forget that officially 70% of Czech population is atheist. This is a heritage of more than 40 years communism, this fact is regularly subject of discussions between the Vatican and the Czech State.
The best way to enjoy St. Mary Magdalena, is maybe to buy a entry ticket to one concert takes place in it regularly. If you have the possibility, try also to assist at the sunday mess during the weekend of the "Meeting of the European Nobility" held in Karlovy Vary every year in spring, usualy one week before the official opening of the spa season. I can ensure you, you'll feel Carlsbad one hundred years ago...!
Important to know is also that: please choose your time of visit in according with an "official" reason, like this you'll be sure to find the church open. Like for all churches in Czech Republic, there is only a little part next to the main gate permanently open for the public when there is no activity. Don't forget that officially 70% of Czech population is atheist. This is a heritage of more than 40 years communism, this fact is regularly subject of discussions between the Vatican and the Czech State.
The best way to enjoy St. Mary Magdalena, is maybe to buy a entry ticket to one concert takes place in it regularly. If you have the possibility, try also to assist at the sunday mess during the weekend of the "Meeting of the European Nobility" held in Karlovy Vary every year in spring, usualy one week before the official opening of the spa season. I can ensure you, you'll feel Carlsbad one hundred years ago...!
Written November 23, 2013
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Alan B
Newport, UK1,152 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Stunning church with an amazing interior - photographs banned unfortunately. Holds regular "Ave Maria" concerts with fabulous sopranos and organists etc. Well worth attending.
Written July 11, 2018
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AndersUA
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates2,436 contributions
May 2018 • Family
Beautiful church. Visible from different areas, looks fantastic. Located at the base of nice street gong uphill
Written May 6, 2018
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Phil G
Kitchener, Canada632 contributions
Jun 2017 • Couples
You can't miss this beautiful church when in Karlovy Vary. Simply beautiful from outside and inside. They have organ recitals there - something worth attending
Written December 10, 2017
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Yulia K
Israel35 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
It was something breathtaking. “Ave Maria”, a talk between human and God. Young Czech soprano singer and organist were playing and singing for one hour. It was outstanding. Especially in this beautiful church. We really enjoyed it!
Written October 12, 2017
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M4441CUandrew
Floriana, Malta82 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
Although we were tired of walking we dragged our tired feet up the short hill to visit this church and although much the same as many other churches in Europe it was a nice holistic experience,
Written October 5, 2017
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