kaple Nejsvětější Trojice (Království) Chapel
The chapel of the Holy Trinity is among the most valuable buildings of Království, the local part of the town of Šluknova in the district of Děčín. The only sacral construction of this small settlement was built by peasants from the village in 1748. They chose a place for the chapel near the road that associated Království with the nearby Rumburk, and from there it was possible to see the upper part of the village. The building was dedicated to the Holy Trinity and soon became a centre of local piety. Every year, on the feast of the Holy Trinity, there was a pilgrimage mass held here, which the faithful of the world held carefully and worshipped.
The Second World War has not endured this humble tradition. In the post-war period, the chapel gradually faded, no one cared for it, and its interior equipment disappeared - it was stolen or destroyed. At the beginning of the 21st century the state was dramatic: the roof fell, the wall began to crumble and the hood seemed to be lost.
The miracle was brought about by the citizens of Království. Local citizens joined the civil society association Šluknovska Království and decided to save the chapel. The renewal lasted several months and came to approximately CZK 69660. The largest financial contribution - CZK 46 600 - was provided by the Via Foundation. Technical services of the town of Šluknov and the High Forest School from Šluknov, which took care of the surroundings of the chapel, were also involved in the reconstruction. In September 2010 the chapel was ceremonially blessed - the ceremony was led by the administrator of the parish P. Pavel Procházka.
The construction is an architecturally simple solution. It has almost a square floor plan without windows. The plaster is smooth, unbroken, with white paint. The entrance is simple, ended with a segment arch. Above it in the triangular shield you see a glazed niche with a statue of Jesus Christ. The roof is covered traditionally with shale. The interior looks modest: arched ceiling, new brick tiles made of bricks and a new glass picture of the Virgin Mary with Jesus. The original equipment has not been preserved. Remarkable, however, are the original oak moldings which have been restored.
The chapel now owns the town of Schluknov. It is not protected as a cultural monument, but for a visitor Království, testifying to the lively tradition of ordinary people who have grown their faith and their efforts to retain their memories of their ancestors. Standing still at the same route that led to Rumburk, offering a quiet place to stop and think.
Then and now
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Historical milestones
- 1748
- Built by a small Baroque field chapel on the initiative of local peasants.
- 2010
- The chapel was reconstructed and festively blessed on 19 September 2010.
Architectural development
The simple Baroque construction of an almost square floor plan is without windows and has smooth, white walls. In the facade there is an entrance ending with a segment arch and above it a triangular shield with a glass nickel and a statue of Jesus Christ. The roof of the chapel is covered with shale and is supplemented by the original oak ledge. Inside there is a vaulted ceiling, a new brick tile and a glazed picture of the Virgin Mary with Jesus.
Historical events
In 1748 it was built by local peasants. During World War II and in the post-war period, it was abandoned and gradually decayed. In September 2010 it was restored and ceremonially blessed after the complete reconstruction.
Owners
City of Šluknov
Points of interest
- The chapel was built by peasants from the village Království already in 1748 as the only sacral construction of this settlement. - The reconstruction of the chapel lasted several months, cost approximately CZK 696,660 and the largest financial contribution was provided by the Via Foundation. - The building has almost square floor plan without windows and above the simple entrance is a glass niche with a statue of Jesus Christ. - Nothing was preserved from the original equipment, but the original oak mantelpiece was restored. - The chapel is not protected as a cultural monument and today it is owned by the town of Šluknov.
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The Chapel of the Most Holy Trinity is the oldest sacred building in Království, a local part of the town of Šluknov in the Děčín district. This small Baroque field chapel dates from 1748 and was restored in 2010.
The farmers from the village of Království contributed to its construction. For the first shrine in the village, they chose a location by the road that connected Království with Rumburk. From the chapel there was also a view of the upper part of the village. Every year, the feast of the Most Holy Trinity was celebrated here with a pilgrimage mass. This tradition was interrupted by the Second World War.
After the war, the chapel fell into disuse and was not maintained. The interior furnishings gradually disappeared, were stolen and destroyed. At the beginning of the 21st century, the roof collapsed and the walls began to crumble.
Salvation came from the residents of Království themselves, who united in the civic association Šluknovské Království. The restoration cost a total of 69,660 crowns, of which the Via Foundation contributed 46,600 crowns. The Technical Services of the town of Šluknov and the Secondary Forestry School Šluknov also helped, which landscaped the surroundings. The chapel was restored in September 2010. It was solemnly blessed on September 19, 2010 by priest Pavel Procházka, the Šluknov administrator, who also administered the parish of Království. The chapel belongs to the town of Šluknov and is not under monument protection.
It is a simple structure with an almost square ground plan and no windows. The plaster is smooth, undecorated and painted white. In the front facade there is a plain entrance finished with a segmental arch. Above it, in the triangular gable, is a glazed niche with a statue of Jesus Christ. The roof is covered with slate. The oak cornices are original and were restored during the chapel's restoration.
Inside there is a vaulted ceiling and new brick flooring. A glazed image depicts the Virgin Mary with the Christ Child. Nothing from the original furnishings has survived.
Tips for visitors
Best time to visit the chapel The most holy Trinity in Království is in the morning or late afternoon, when sunlight ideally radiates the baroque facade of this oldest sacral building in the local part of Šluknova and creates a captivating atmosphere in a quiet rural environment. Transport to the site is possible by car and public transport, and the current connection is best verified in the normal regional search engine. Take with you fixed shoes suitable for movement in the surrounding nature of Šluknovska and possibly a snack, because you will not find commercial facilities directly at the small field chapel. Photography of this monument from 1748 excels especially in the soft side light of morning or evening hours, when you can capture detailed Baroque elements in harmony with the surrounding landscape in the Děčín district. Within 30 minutes' drive you can visit the town of Šluknov with its large chateau park and chateau, which perfectly complement this picturesque corner of the Ústí Region.
Frequently asked questions
Can the monument be visited?
Religious buildings are usually open mainly during services; at other times a visit is normally arranged with the parish or the operator. We have not verified specific times.
Where is the monument?
Location: Království, Ústecký kraj. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
For kids
Imagine we're going back over 278 years to the past when the chapel of the Holy Trinity was built in a small village Království. It was like a builder's game: instead of an ordinary church or a chapel built by peasants, which was a big event! At that time, people gathered around fire and told stories under the sky. And now they had their own place where they could look at the sky and look into the depths of the soul.
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The town of Šluknov with a large chateau park and chateau, surrounding landscape of Šluknovska in district Děčín in Ústí region.
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Themed route
1. Chapel Holy Trinity (Království) Type: Chapel Why is it worth a visit: This main destination of our route is a picturesque sacral building in the village Království, which will enchant its peaceful atmosphere and architectural detail. It is the ideal starting point for discovering the beauty of this region.
2. City Šluknov Type: City Why it is worth a visit: The historical centre offers a pleasant walk and represents a natural central location of the whole area of Šluknovska. Visitors can admire the local development and absorb the atmosphere of the North Bohemian region.
3. Castle Park and Chateau Type: Chateau and park Why is it worth a visit: A large chateau park in close proximity to the chateau invites a relaxing walk in the middle of the green. The entire chateau area is a significant historical landmark and a great goal for lovers of history and nature.
Seasonal recommendations
Spring around the chapel The Holy Trinity in Království offers the awakening nature of the Ústí Region, where the surrounding sides and meadows gain fresh green color and the sun rays warm pleasantly without summer heat. Lighting is ideal for morning and morning photography, because the low sun highlights the details of the building beautifully. In this period, you will meet only a minimum of visitors, so you will enjoy deep peace and quiet. Wear fixed shoes in wet terrain and windbreaker, as spring winds on the hill can cool. The best time to visit is in the morning, when morning fog recedes and reveals distant views into the region.
Summer brings to Království a fully developed summer landscape with lush vegetation and rich green forests that create an impressive contrast to the radiant whiteness of the chapel. The atmosphere is full of sun and deep shade under the crowns of the surrounding trees, the light around noon is very sharp, so it is worth getting up early in the morning or taking off in the evening. In the main summer season you can encounter a little more tourists, especially on weekends. Don't forget the headgear, enough drinking water and light breathable clothes with tick protection, because the road leads through high grass.
Autumn in the Ústí Region covers the chapel of the Holy Trinity into a colourful palette from yellow to orange to dark red colour of leafy trees. The lighting is especially melancholic and photogenic throughout the day thanks to the occasional haze and low sun. Weekends may attract lovers of autumn walks, but weekdays guarantee complete solitude. Practical advice is to put on a warmer sweater, waterproof jacket and tight shoes, because fallen leaves on the trails can slide and morning fog can be cold. The best time for a trip is around noon when the fog dissolves and the landscape lights up best.
Winter turns Království into a quiet snow landscape, where the chapel alone dominates the snowy sides and creates a fairy tale silhouette. The atmosphere is extremely calm, mysterious and raw, underlined by sharp frost and short day. Visitors here are the absolute minimum in winter. For a relaxing visit in advent time or deep change, choose the quality winter clothes, hat, gloves and high waterproof shoes in the deeper snow. The best time to jump to the monument is around noon, when the sun will at least defuse the freezing temperature for a while and provide safe light for a visit.
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