Czech town builds Catholic Church fully printed on 3D printer
Design of the Catholic church in Neratovice. Photo: Kostel Neratovice
In December 2025, construction began in Neratovice, Czech Republic, on a Catholic church whose structural elements are being produced with a 3D printer. The project combines innovative technology with a traditional architectural concept, CREDO reports.
The church is being constructed from individual concrete pieces that are printed and then assembled like a puzzle. Initially, only the tower was planned to be produced this way, but the decision was later made to print the interior vaults as well.
According to the developers, 3D printing eliminates the need for plasterwork: the wave-shaped texture of the printed elements provides a decorative finish and enhances acoustics.
The design of the church is inspired by the image of Noah’s Ark and includes a double vault reminiscent of the dome of Florence’s Santa Maria del Fiore. A test installation of the interior vault is planned for December; it will consist of 520 printed components.
The total cost of construction is estimated at around 8.5 million euros, with roughly one quarter of the amount already raised through donations. The future church, dedicated to the Holy Trinity, will serve not only as a place of worship but also as a community center named after Cardinal Josef Beran.
Earlier, the UOJ reported that Serbian and Croatian restorers are working to restore a monastery in Croatia.
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