Pope John Paul II. - 20 Years - Olomouc, Czech Republic
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Pope John Paul II. visited Olomouc and declared Minor Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1995.
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Location: Olomoucký kraj, Czechia
Date Posted: 10/25/2015
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Olomouc (
visit link) is a unique complex of landmarks, including churches, cathedrals and chapels. Most of the churches are accessible to the public, so now you too can enjoy the religious atmosphere of the interiors of many churches and chapels of Olomouc.
Pope John Paul II., born Karol Wojtyla, was undoubtedly the most popular pope of the 20th century. During his numerous trips abroad he also visited Olomouc. In May 1995, he declared here the Blessedo Jan Sarkander and the Blessed Zdislava a saint. He visited the Cathedral and pilgrimage church on The Holy Hill, that he elevated to Minor Basilica.
Minor Basilica of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Baroque pilgrimage church with a two-tower frontage is a distinctive landmark of the landscape around Olomouc. Adjoining the church building, there are side wings with an attic carrying statues of 12 apostles and two saints - Saint Sebastian.and Saint Roch. Behind the church, there are a cloister and the Chapel of the Virgin Mary. The ceiling of the single-naved interior is vaulted over by a massive dome. The nave is flanked by side chapels.
The memorial plaque commemorates the visit of John Paul II. in Olomouc .