Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption and St. Nicholas

Žďár nad Sázavou 2, Czech Republic

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The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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The Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and Saint Nicholas in Žďár nad Sázavou, Czech Republic, is a church that has served the local Cistercian monastery since its foundation around 1300. Established under the patronage of Přibyslav, a magnate of Křižanov, the monastery itself dates from after 1250. The basilica blends Gothic and Baroque architectural styles, informed by the design work of Jan Santini Aichel. Recognized as part of the Czech Republic's cultural heritage, the church was formally elevated to the status of Minor Basilica on 5 January 2009.