Christoph Dientzenhofer was a German architect who belonged to a well-known family of Baroque architects in the 18th century. He was known for his extravagant and ornate style, and he carried out numerous outstanding works in Central Europe, especially in the territory that is now the Czech Republic. Some of his most famous works include the Church of Saint Nicholas in Mala Strana, Prague, and the Church of Saint John Nepomuk in Zelená Hora.
