Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, Brno
| The Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady in Brno | |
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| The Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady in Old Brno Abbey | |
| Bazilika Nanebevzetí Panny Marie | |
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  The Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady in Brno | |
| 49°11′27.6″N 16°36′25.2″E / 49.191000°N 16.607000°ECoordinates: 49°11′27.6″N 16°36′25.2″E / 49.191000°N 16.607000°E | |
| Location | Brno, Moravia |
| Country | Czech Republic |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website |
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| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | Iith 1323-1334 |
| Founder(s) | Elisabeth Richeza |
| Dedication | Assumption of Our Lady |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Augustinian Abbey + Parish church |
| Style | Gothic |
| Years built | 1323 - 1334 |
| Specifications | |
| Number of spires | 1 (flèche - slender spire only) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | Old Brno |
| Archdiocese | Brno |
| Clergy | |
| Archbishop | Vojtěch Cikrle |
| Abbot | Lukáš Evžen Martinec (emmeritus) |
| Provost | Juan Bautista Ignacio Provecho López OSA |
The Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady in Old Brno Abbey is a high Gothic, monumental convent temple. It was founded in 980-1020 by the unknown lord or monarch. It was built on the site of an ancient sanctuary from the late 10th century in a short time in the years 1323 to 1334 at the instigation of Queen Elizabeth Richeza. It is the best preserved stylistically coherent and unified temple in Lands of Bohemian crown.
Gallery
South façade of the Basilica
Bird's eye view
Portal of the Basilica
View of the Basilica
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