Bell Tower at St. Mark's Church, Žehušice, Czech Republic
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N 49° 58.115 E 015° 24.442
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Unusual bell tower built in Saracenic style between 1770-1800 at late Baroque St. Mark's Church in Žehušice, Central Bohemia.
Waymark Code: WMAMTA
Location: Středočeský kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 01/31/2011
Views: 88
In 1760 gave Earl Jan Josef Antonín fron Thun and Hohenstein to build a new late Baroque Church of St. Mark on the site of old dilapidated church. Instead of original wooden bell tower started in 1770 construction of a new one according to sketches, which the Earl drew during his journey in Italy. Due to lack of money the bell tower was finished till in 1800. The small complex forms unusual and very interesting combination of Baroque and Saracenic architectonic style.
Address of Tower:
kostel sv. Marka
Žehušice, Czech Republic
Still Operational: yes
Number of bells in tower?: 3
Rate tower: 
Tours or visits allowed in tower?: No
Relevant website?: Not listed
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