#Sacral building #Tábor #1938
Jaroslav Kabeš, Václav Vejrych
Církev československá (husitská)
Farského 1960/7
390 02
Tábor,
Czechia
Public transport: Křižíkovo náměstí / 9. května
Access: Open to public before, during or after service
Today's use: Church
Description
The church was built between two streets on a sloping site, influencing the basic structure of the building. At the lower point along Budějovická Street is created one entrance, leading to the basement with the the columbarium, the burial place for the parishioners. The church hall can be reached from Farského street above. Above the columbarium is a pergola made of concrete beams, which visually connects the vicarage with apartments, the church and the columabrium. The tower of the church ends with a chalice - the Hussite symbol.
Description
The church was built between two streets on a sloping site, influencing the basic structure of the building. At the lower point along Budějovická Street is created one entrance, leading to the basement with the the columbarium, the burial place for the parishioners. The church hall can be reached from Farského street above. Above the columbarium is a pergola made of concrete beams, which visually connects the vicarage with apartments, the church and the columabrium. The tower of the church ends with a chalice - the Hussite symbol.
History
Ideas for building a Hussite church in Tábor came up in 1920, shortly after the founding of Czechoslovakia. At that time, the Hussite Church was intended to be the new state church. On September 15, 1932, the parish bought this property. The two Prague architects Kabeš and Vejrych took care of the designs. In 1935, instead of the columabrium, shops in the lower area of the church had been considered. However, after advisory talks, including with the diocese, the columbarium was implemented. The construction work lasted from July 11, 1938 to July 6, 1939. Due to World War II, the interior work was delayed. The complete installation of the organ therefore only succeeded in 1947. The striking building is now under monument protection since 2020.
History
Ideas for building a Hussite church in Tábor came up in 1920, shortly after the founding of Czechoslovakia. At that time, the Hussite Church was intended to be the new state church. On September 15, 1932, the parish bought this property. The two Prague architects Kabeš and Vejrych took care of the designs. In 1935, instead of the columabrium, shops in the lower area of the church had been considered. However, after advisory talks, including with the diocese, the columbarium was implemented. The construction work lasted from July 11, 1938 to July 6, 1939. Due to World War II, the interior work was delayed. The complete installation of the organ therefore only succeeded in 1947. The striking building is now under monument protection since 2020.
