kamenný most přes Výrovku u Zásmuk Road bridge

The Baroque bridge across the Vavřinek brook near Zásmuk, located in the district of Kolín in the Central Bohemian Region, is one of the most valuable buildings of its kind. This stone bridge with four arches and five pillars was built at the end of the 17th or turn of the 18th century. Its historical value is ensured by inclusion in the central list of cultural monuments on 8 March 2002.

The bridge was built during the Baroque flowering period, when the Czech construction was characterized by the expansion and decoration of architectural works. The Baroque brought new forms and techniques that are also visible on this bridge. Its structure made of quarry stone, specifically the local rolls connected with limestone mortar, gives it a characteristic appearance and resistance. Three arches kneeling over the water stream, the fourth is dry, which was typical of the bridges of the time that had to handle both road and water transport.

The history of the bridge dates back to 1508, when it first mentioned the Wolf Mine mill, whose location is nearby. The bridge was built at the end of the 17th or turn of the 18th century and served as part of the journey between Doubravans and Freaks. After building a new Kutnomountain imperial road in the 18th century, the bridge lost its original meaning, leading to its abandonment.

In 1970, a dramatic event occurred when the statue of St. John Nepomuk, which stood in the middle of the bridge, was thrown from it. The statue remained below the surface of the Vavřinecký creek for another 30 years before it was picked up in 2000 by sad fishermen. The Torzo Statues are now stashed at City Hall in Scrambles. In 2014, a modern sculpture of the "submersible statue of St. John Nepomuk" created by sculptor Zdeňek Hálové was placed under the Baroque place.

The bridge has also become an inspiration for artists and filmmakers. In 1982, the exteriors of the film detective "The Death of the Talent Sheikh" by director Jan Schmidt were filmed here, where Jiří Kodet played a leading role. In the early 1990s, the filmmakers of the crew of director Zdeněk Zelenka returned here for some passages of the film fairy tale "Immortal Aunt" with Jiřina Bohdal in the lead role. The history of the bridge is also associated with the poet Matìj Milota Zdirad Polák, who went to the local mill to visit his lover in the early 19th century.

In the years 2001-2003, the bridge became the subject of measures to repair it and include it as cultural monuments. This initiative was supported by local fishermen, along with members of the Association of Protectors of Nature.

Today, the bridge is accessible to visitors and is worth visiting not only because of its historical value, but also because of its beautiful surroundings. It's a place where history and modernity intersect, making it a unique cultural monument. Visit the Baroque bridge near Zámluk and you will appreciate its architectural beauty and rich history.