Capuchin monastery with the church of St. Joseph - Museum of Baroque Sculptures
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Capuchin monastery with the church of St. Joseph, built behind the city walls at the time, in the second half of the 17th century. It lost its purpose after 1947. The adjacent convent became functional space and in the 1970s... Full description
Capuchin monastery with the church of St. Joseph, built behind the city walls at the time, in the second half of the 17th century. It lost its purpose after 1947. The adjacent convent became functional space and in the 1970s the church itself was used as a storage for the local national committee and later the city. Thanks to a 43 million crown grant from so-called European funds, it is now used as a project of the museum of the region's Baroque sculpture.
Telephone: +420 603 881 004 Email: jirasek@chbeseda.cz Web: www.barokochrudim.cz Facebook: www.facebook.com/MUSEUM-OF-BA... GPS: 49°57'4.57"N 15°47'51.86"E
273 m above sea level
273 m above sea level
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| Category | church, gallery, monastery, museum |
|---|---|
| Certificates and memberships | Building of the 21st century of the Pardubice Region, Cultural monument |
| Style | baroque (100%) |
| Services | barrier-free WC, computer with internet connection, event planning and hosting, guide services in the area, library / reading room, Occasional concerts, sale of novelties and souvenirs, sale of specialised literature, sale of tourist cards, space available for rent, WC, weddings and other celebrations |
| First year open to the public | 1665 |
| Date of construction | 1665 |
| Year of latest reconstruction | 2011 |
| Films, which were shot here | |
| Distance from parking lot | 0 m (own)
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| Description | Baroque sculptures of East Bohemia relates to the tradition that lasted in Chrudim until the mid 18th century of the architects Matyáš Bernard Braun, Ferdinand Maxmilián Brokoff and others. The main task of the exhibition is to remind us of this time and increase awareness of the significance of early contemporary art. The exhibition with interactive elements is located in the main nave of the church and the sacristy and contains large format canvases, sculptures and carvings. |
| Opening hours (GMT +2) |
Before visiting the building we recommend checking the current opening hours on the building's website or by contacting the operator by telephone.  Open right now, as per business hoursSightseeing time: 60 min. |
| Foreign languages | tour guide (Czech, English), printed guide (Czech) |
| Audio guide | Czech, English, German |
| Exhibition specialization | baroque a Rococo art, paintings / drawings / graphic design, sculpture |
| Children's exposition | |
| Description | Transformation of the museum basement into a mysterious labyrinth where characters from Chrudim legends come to life. Little visitors will meet the mythical founder of the town Chrudo, the famous prankster Kacafirk or the headless Capuchin Fortunatus on their way through the labyrinth. By completing several tasks, children will get clues to the discovery of the medieval treasure of Chrudim. This interactive game called Labyrinth of Stories and Legends of Old Chrudim is designed not only to entertain, but also to educate and bring children closer to the history and legends of Chrudim. |
| Open to public | open entry |
Availability
| Distance from parking lot | 0 m (own)
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| Bus/tram stop | 100 m |
| The nearest train stations |
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Nearest bus stop
- Chrudim,Tyršovo nám. (68 m)
- Chrudim,Školní nám. (81 m)
- Chrudim,Myslivecký dům (244 m)
The nearest airport
- Pardubice (8 km)
- Mnichovo Hradiště (87 km)
- Brno Tuřany (110 km)
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