The Pilgrimage Church on Green Hill
The Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk (zelená hora) in the town of Žďár nad Sázavou is considered one of the most significant examples of Baroque Gothic architecture by the architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel. The construction was added to the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List in 1994. Discover its subtle curves and tasteful architectural choices in our video celebrating this unique structure on the border of Bohemia and Moravia.
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