Description
The project aims to stimulate economic development in the area of Velké Karlovice (Zlín Region) and reduce economic and social disparities in the European Economic Area through (cultural) tourism by preserving the building of Virgin Mary of Snows Church in Velké Karlovice. This baroque church constitutes a valuable historic centre of the municipality and is an authentic and highly-valued building in the surrounding area with origins in 18th century. Due to state of disrepair the church urgently needs a replacement of a shingled roofing, which has reached an end of its life, and a local renovation of damaged elements connected with the roof (parts of historic roof frames, crating, church spire) threatened by further delay. The damaged elements of the roof truss will be treated, sealed, supplemented with prosthesis or replaced with identical ones. The project also includes maintenance of the bell control technology and the renovation of the shingle sheathing of the church. After the renovation, the church will continue in its primary purpose - a place for spiritual activities, meetings and social events. It will be also open to the public with possibility of tourist tours in the summer. Locals and tourists from the Czech Republic and from abroad will certainly enjoy the benefits and results of this project.
Summary of project results
The baroque church of Virgin Mary of Snows Church in Velké Karlovice constitutes a valuable historic centre of the municipality and is an authentic and highly-valued building in the surrounding area with origins in 18th century. The main objective of the renovation was to replace damaged shingles with new ones, to restore shingle cladding of the church, to conserve the object against rotting and wood decaying of wooden materials, to restore the floor of the bark and to maintain the bell tower and bell control technology. Furthermore, painting of the roof and the cloak of the church were also included in the reconstruction as well as repairing doors, windows and the wooden floor in the main nave. The restoration has stopped the further infestation of woodworms. After the renovation, the church continues in its primary purpose - a place for spiritual activities, meetings and social events. During the summer season belongs this unique sight to the main culture turist attraction in the region. Locals and tourists from the Czech Republic and from abroad will certainly enjoy the benefits and results of this project.
Summary of bilateral results