Wooden Church of Blansko
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Discover the Wooden Church of Blansko, a unique 17th-century Rusyn Gothic masterpiece, one of six transported from Subcarpathian Rus and dedicated to St. Paraskeva.

📜 One of six wooden churches brought to the Czech Republic from Subcarpathian Rus.
⛪ Oldest church in the Rusyn Gothic style in the Czech Republic, dedicated to St. Paraskeva.

Why Go

✨ Admire its unique Rusyn Gothic architecture, featuring a slender four-sided tower with corner turrets.
🖼️ See original Orthodox icons and a renovated interior with a new altar and lighting.
🔔 Listen for the sounds of its bells: Cyril, Metoděj, and Jan Hus, added in 2013.
🏛️ Experience a significant historical and cultural monument, originally built between 1601 and 1641.

Hours

👀 View the interior through glass doors daily from sunrise to sunset.
🗣️ Arrange commented tours by contacting a local guide for a deeper insight into its history.
🌐 Explore a 3D virtual tour of the interior online for a comprehensive view.

Managed By

🙏 Serves both the Czechoslovak Hussite Church and the Evangelical Church of Czech Brethren, hosting regular services.