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Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora
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UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Brief synthesisThe Pilgrimage Church of St. John of Nepomuk at Zelená hora is situated at Žďár nad Sázavou in western Moravia, in the Vysočina Region, Czech Republic.
The church, which was built between 1719 and 1727, is dedicated to the cult of St. John of Nepomuk, a 14th century martyr canonised in the 18th century.
The number 5, that is a reference to the five stars of the halo of St. John of Nepomuk representing the five virtues of the saint, is dominant in the layout and proportions.
Criterion (iv): The Church of St. John Nepomuk is an outstanding example of an architectural style that spanned the transition between the Gothic and Baroque traditions.
AuthenticityThe Church of St. John of Nepomuk, a pilgrimage site at Zelená Hora, meets the requirements of authenticity.
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