Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus - Prague, Czech Republic

Architect	Josef Plecnik
Date Built	1932,
Location	Jiřího z Poděbrad Square
Description
Plecnick's design was chosen from 31 entries in a competition in 1919.  Construction started in 1929 and took three years to complete.  The striking facade is made up of glazed bricks and artificial granite. The most noticeable feature is the large rectangular clock tower with its transparent clock.  At the top of the tower is a copper dome and four metre tall cross.

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