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| Church of Our Lady Victorious -The main altar has the form of a victory arch. It was built by Thomas of Jesus in 1717 after a design by Jan Ferdinand Schor. The statues in the foreground represent St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross. To either side stand the prophets Elijah and Elisha. On top, between some war trophies, is a copy of a small picture with a Christmas theme: Our Lady and Joseph with the shepherds beside the crib. The original of the picture was present at the Battle of the White Mountain in 1620. Behind the altar a large picture can be seen, depicting the intercession of Our Lady. It was painted by Matyáš Mayer in the years 1627-1637. Among other things, the altar reminds us that it is better to achieve victory with spiritual weapons than with military ones. | |
| Location: Aria Hotel | Country: Czech Republic | See map | |
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