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.

Historic Religious Sites — Mapa

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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

B

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

C

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

F

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

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Kaple Smrtelných úzkostí

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

H

Kaplička sv. Ant. Paduánského

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

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Židovská synagoga

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

Gampe / CC BY-SA 4.0

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Svatá Kateřina

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

Duke of W4 / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Pfarrkirche hl. Dreifaltigkeit

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

DerHHO / CC BY-SA 3.0

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Herz-Jesu-Kirche Gmünd-Neustadt

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

Frantisek Porazik / CC-BY-SA

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Svatý Tomáš

Historic church dedicated to St. Thomas.

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svatý Jan Nepomucký

Christian church dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk.

Mojmir Churavy / CC BY-SA 4.0

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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.