děkanství Nymburk Deanery

Welcome to Nymburk. Right now, you're standing in a place that is a silent witness to centuries of time. In front of your eyes is a beautiful Baroque area of deanery, which is firmly connected with the historic walls of the city and the nearby church of St. Gilji. Feel this atmosphere that rules here. It's a space where the calm of old walls is mixed with the dignity of baroque architecture. Look around you and let yourself be carried away by the feeling that you have just returned to the time when the city was built, defended and rose again from the ashes.

To understand what you're seeing right now, we need to go back deep into the past together. This whole area isn't just a random group of buildings, it's a living story about endurance. Its oldest parts date back to the end of the 13th century. Notice the tower that's hanging over the perimeter. It's the Chaplain Tower. Her history began to be written already in the year one thousand two hundred eighty-eight, when she began to build as part of the city walls. Imagine that time when protecting the city by the Elbe River was absolutely crucial. This tower was built between the years of a thousand and two hundred eighty-eight and thirteen hundred and five and still reminds us of the stability of the world at that time.

But the history of this place has not always been about peaceful building. We have to remind ourselves of the year 16 1 1. This was a very difficult time when the city faced a Saxon invasion. During these unpleasant events, the original deanery burned down. The fire was devastating, and there was little left of the original buildings. But that's what reflects the power of this place. People didn't get broken. After this fire, the tower was repaired and a new deanery was gradually being built. A new building was added to the tower in 16 hundred and fifty-seven and a construction was completed in 16 hundred and seventy-four, which was originally grafted.

Now pay attention to the details you have right in front of you. Look at the dean's building. It's fascinating to see her face change. Originally it was a construction made of wood, i.e. grafted, but over time it was partially nicknamed to make it more durable and durable. That's how we see this interesting combination of materials and techniques today. Notice the baroque gate that serves as the entrance to the compound. It's a dignified element that welcomes you to this historic space.

Raise your eyes and look at the roof. It's covered with shingles and has the shape of a halibut. This type of roof gives the whole area a very traditional and harmonious look that perfectly matches the surrounding history. If you can look closer to the foundations or lower parts of the buildings, remember that there are also Gothic cellars in this complex. They are part of the entire complex and contain an old well which was absolutely necessary for life in this place. These cellars are a reminder of the old way of life when the water was close to the hands of humans.

Although we do not know the names of the particular architects who designed these structures, their work is evident in every detail. Every line, every shape of the gate, and every sloping roof tells of an effort to create a place that will be both beautiful and functional. Even though we don't know the names of the personalities who lived here, we feel their presence in how this space is maintained and how it still captures us.

I have an interesting thing for you that might interest you. The Kaplanka tower you see was built at a time when the city was still forming at the Elbe stream. It is one of the oldest elements in the whole area and its existence in such a state is a real miracle of time. He is a silent guard who saw Saxon troops, saw fires and built new baroque courts.

This area is very valuable to us. Since the year one thousand and nine hundred and sixty-five, the entire deanery and the Kaplanka Tower have been declared a cultural monument. That means we take care of this place to preserve it for future generations. In the year two thousand and six then the city of Nymburk purchased this inheritance to take further care of its beauty and history.

Now we'll leave you with your thoughts and that beautiful view of this historic area. We recommend you to continue your walk around the walls and pay attention to the nearby church of St. Gilji. Let yourself drift through the atmosphere of this place and enjoy every moment spent in this historic heart of Nymburka. Thank you for spending your time here at the dean's. We wish you a beautiful other part of your wandering history.