Church of Saint Maurice (Olomouc)

The Church of Saint Maurice is a Roman Catholic church in Olomouc, Czech Republic. It is located in the city centre, near the Horní náměstí ("Upper Square") and is one of the most important landmarks of the city. It is unknown when exactly the church was constructed. It has two towers: the southern tower, the oldest part of the building, dates back to 1403; the northern one dates back to 1412. The church was probably consecrated in 1492. The Neo-Gothic main altar was built in 1861. The church has an arched triple nave. The main nave contains the church organ, originating from 1740 to 1745; with its five manuals and 95 registers, it is among the largest organs in the world.