Zabytkowe kościoły i kaplice w Úštěku

Historic Churches and Chapels

Explore the religious architecture of the Úštěk region, ranging from the monumental Late Baroque Church of Saints Peter and Paul to secluded rock-cut shrines. The collection features the unique Calvary complex at Ostré with its twin hilltop chapels and the atmospheric ruins of the Church of St. Gall. These sites showcase the area's transition from Gothic foundations to the intricate Baroque designs of architect Octavio Broggio.

svatý Petr a Pavel

A dominant Late Baroque church built between 1764 and 1772 by architect Octavio Broggio. It stands on the site of an earlier Gothic structure and serves as a primary landmark of the town's historic center.

sv. Havel

Atmospheric ruins of a church in the village of Hvězda. Originally a Gothic structure from the 14th century, it underwent Baroque modifications before falling into its current dilapidated state.

skalní kaple

A unique place of worship carved directly into the local sandstone rock, representing a traditional form of folk piety in the North Bohemian landscape.

Kaple Nalezení sv. Kříže

One of the twin Late Baroque chapels forming the monumental Calvary pilgrimage site on the hill above Ostré, built in the early 18th century.

Kaple Povýšení sv. Kříže

Part of the Baroque Calvary complex in Ostré. This chapel sits at the summit of a monumental stone staircase lined with stations of the cross.

Nejsvětější Trojice

A small Baroque chapel dedicated to the Holy Trinity, located near the historic town of Úštěk.

kaple Panny Marie

A rural Catholic chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, serving as a local religious landmark.

Rozeslání apoštolů

A historic chapel dedicated to the Sending of the Apostles, reflecting the region's traditional Catholic heritage.