Historic Religious Sites

This collection features 14 significant religious landmarks in South Bohemia, including Gothic churches, Roman Catholic cathedrals, historic chapels, noble family tombs, and a synagogue built in the early 20th century. These sites represent diverse architectural styles and the region's rich spiritual and cultural history.

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Schwarzenberg Tomb

The family tomb of the Schwarzenberg noble lineage located in Domanín, notable for its historical significance.

Martin Vavřík / Public domain

Saint Vitus

St. Vitus Church in Český Krumlov, Czech Republic, is an important late-Gothic monument from 1407 to 1438, with later modifications.

JAn Dudík / CC BY-SA 3.0

Virgin Mary Church

Church of the Sacrifice of the Virgin Mary is a church located on Piaristic square in České Budějovice, Czech Republic.

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Church of St. Nicholas

The Cathedral of St Nicholas is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the city of České Budějovice in the Czech Republic.

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Cathedral of St Nicholas, České Budějovice

The Cathedral of St Nicholas is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in the city of České Budějovice in the Czech Republic.

Herbert Frank / CC BY 2.0

Buquoyská hrobka

Mausoleum of the Buquoy noble family, established in the early 19th century at the eastern end of the Nové Hrady cemetery.

Frantisek Porazik / CC-BY-SA

Kaple Smrtelných úzkostí

Small chapel dedicated to contemplative worship within the South Bohemian region.

Kaplička sv. Ant. Paduánského

Chapel dedicated to St. Anthony of Padua, serving local Christian worshippers.

Židovská synagoga

Synagogue in Český Krumlov, constructed in 1908–09, reflecting Jewish cultural heritage.

Gampe / CC BY-SA 4.0

Svatá Kateřina

Parish church dedicated to St. Catherine of Alexandria in Volary, South Bohemia.

Duke of W4 / CC BY-SA 3.0

Pfarrkirche hl. Dreifaltigkeit

Parish church of the Holy Trinity located in Reingers, featuring heritage architecture.

DerHHO / CC BY-SA 3.0

Herz-Jesu-Kirche Gmünd-Neustadt

Roman Catholic church located in Gmünd, Lower Austria, known as Herz-Jesu-Kirche.

Frantisek Porazik / CC-BY-SA

Svatý Tomáš

Historic church dedicated to St. Thomas.

svatý Jan Nepomucký

Christian church dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk.

Mojmir Churavy / CC BY-SA 4.0

Sv. Štěpán

Kostel svatého Štěpána se nachází v centru obce Kvilda, v nadmořské výšce 1065 m a jedná se tak o nejvýše položený kostel v Česku.