Do you believe ghosts exist? You might reconsider your belief after you visit Lukova, a small town with its abandoned church and its eerie white figures.
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They are solemnly seated in the pews and congregate around the altar.
Continue scrolling to find out more about St. George’s ghosts and their abandoned home.
The church of St. George, built in 14th-century Czech, is situated atop a hill in Lukova, Czech village.
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Lukova, a small village located 2 1/2 hours from Prague, is known as “Lukova”. It is home to 708 people..
Atlas Obscura says that St. George’s Church was consecrated in 1352.
Although the church stood for hundreds upon centuries, it was demolished in 1968 when its roof fell during a funeral.
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This was a contributing factor to Locals believe the building is hauntedor even cursed. The congregation began to hold mass outside.
The church was left to rot until the community decided that it would be saved. The money was not available.
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This 700-person town didn’t have the funds to fully renovate a 14th-century church.
A local artist came up the idea of…
Jakub Hadrava, a local artist, created 32 life-size sculptures to reflect the haunting history of Jakub. “ghosts”To live in the church
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Hadrava He used his classmates as modelsFor an eerie effect, cover them with sheets and create plaster casts.