Visitors have a unique opportunity to explore the church interior and discover the history of one of the oldest religious monuments in South Bohemia.
A German- and Czech-speaking guide is available throughout opening hours to provide visitors with information about the church.
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About St. Nicholas Church
Originally built in the second half of the 12th century, this Romanesque church stands on a hilltop cemetery south of the village of Boletice. It has been designated a National Cultural Monument since 3 May 1958. Since 2016, the church has been owned by the Municipality of Kájov; before that, it belonged to the Boletice Military Training Area.
The church combines architectural elements from several historical periods. The tower and the nave's outer walls date back to the Romanesque period, while the chancel and the sacristy with its impressive net vault were built during the High Gothic era. A northern entrance porch was added in the 16th century during the Renaissance. Particularly noteworthy are the partially uncovered medieval wall paintings in the chancel and the sculpted corbels supporting the sacristy's net vault.
Today, the church is a prominent landmark in the surrounding landscape, where the original settlements disappeared after 1945 and the area became part of the Boletice Military Training Area for several decades. Although the interior is normally closed to the public, the church is regularly used for cultural and social events as well as wedding ceremonies.