Region Lanškrounsko

Today’s church of St. Václav in Lanškroun was mentioned for the first time in 1350 and originally consecrated to Maria. In 1377, it was given to Augustinians. They transferred monastery to this church, in 1393 (formerly it was behind fortification, in the place of church of St. Magdalene). In 1645, church with three altars, organ and bells burned down. In 1765, pastor Felzmann built choir and in 1768 he built new tower in the western part of the church. In 1880’s, interior was rebuilt in neo-Gothic style.

 This church is oriented hall-like building with side aisle on the north side built in 1653, on the eastern side there is presbytery. In front of western frontage there is se quadrilateral tower. Nave has three parts vaulted with cross vault. Extension with sculptural group of Getseman Garden neighbors with southern part of mail nave. Main neo-Gothic altar is made by Jan Kastner. Above it there is altar painting of St. Václav by J. Dallinger (in 1781 dedicated to Lichtenštejn Gallery in Vienna). The church has two more Rococo style altars and Rococo style pulpit form middle of 18th century. On the choir there is Rococo organ from middle of 18th century. In 1996-97, vast reconstruction of the church was made.