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Church buildings

St. Mary Magdalene church (1737, Kilián Ignác Dientzenhofer)

The baroque church replaced a former gothic church. Do not miss the opportunity to see a valuable alter painting during your tour. Church services are held here every day.

In the underground of the church there is a unique funeral chapel with the remains that were removed from a cancelled cemetery. The building of a charnel house was considered in the past. This idea, however, has never come true. Tours in the baroque crypt are arranged by the Information Center.

St. Peter and Paul
Orthodox Church

St. Peter and Paul Orthodox Church (1898, Wiedemann)

The construction of this orthodox church was inspired by a church nearby Moscow. This distinct building can hardly be overlooked. It is seated among mostly Art Nouveau villas in Krále Jiřího Street. The abundant decorations of the church were partially sponsored by the wealthy patients of Russian origin who seek treatment in Karlovy Vary. One of the decorations is a relief representing Russian Tsar Peter the Great.

St. Andrew Church at the cemetery (1500)

The church was erected in a gothic style and reconstructed in 1841. Several renowned personalities such as dr. David Becher, dr. Jean de Carro, architekt F. Gilly and many others are buried at the former cemetery.

St. Peter and Paul Evangelic Church (1856, Zeissig)

The local evangelic church was built at the turn of the 19th century in a new Romanesque style. It is found near the Emperor’s Baths.

St. Lucas Anglican Church

St. Lucas Anglican Church (1877, Dr. Mothes)

The church was built on Chateau Hill according to a pseudogothic design. Its construction was financially supported by spa guests from England.

St. Urban Church (13th century)

The oldest preserved structure in the city is found in a district called Rybáře. Its beginning dates back to about the second half of the 13th century when a settlement process started.