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26-FEB-2012

Loreta

Prague, Czech Republic

Loreta is a large pilgrimage destination in Hradčany, a district of Prague, Czech Republic. It consists of a cloister, the church of the Lord’s Birth, a Holy Hut and a clock tower with a famous chime.

Construction started in 1626 and the Holy Hut was blessed on March 25, 1631. The architect was the Italian Giovanni Orsi and the project was financed by a noblewoman of the Lobkowitz family.

The Face wall in Baroque style was designed by the architects Christoph Dientzenhofer and Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer and added at the beginning of the 18th century.

The chapel is most known for its peal, heard since August 15, 1695. It was constructed during 1694 by watchmaker Peter Neumann from thirty smaller and larger bells.

Nikon D200
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Luc Meynaerts08-Jan-2013 09:45
Geweldige foto,
Georgia Roessler14-Dec-2012 19:03
Stunning!
Michel Duval11-Mar-2012 09:32
Superb ! V
goelsamuel02-Mar-2012 19:09
Superb frame! V!
Milan Vogrin02-Mar-2012 18:39
Great!V!
Hank Vander Velde02-Mar-2012 00:27
A beautiful well captured and well composed image.
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