Kostel Povýšení svatého Kříže (Linhartovy) Church

Welcome to the Church of the Holy Cross in Linharts!

You are facing a simple but elegant empirical structure that reflects the peace and humility of a place where people have been praying and meeting for over a hundred years. This church, built between 1833 and 1834, replaced the old chapel of Saint Hyacint, which stood on a nearby chateau and could no longer meet the needs of the growing village. Let's look at his history and what his facades and surroundings can tell you.

Let's go back to the past. In the middle of the nineteenth century, there was only a small chapel that served the nobility based in the chateau. But time brought changes - the village Linhartovy grew and so decided to build the first own church. The construction began in 1833, and already a year later, in 1834, the temple was consecrated. At the time, it was not only a spiritual, but also a social centre of the village. Later, in 1862, the municipality acquired an organ that gave the church a richer sound atmosphere. The original ones were later exchanged in 1928, but their arrival was a big event for the then residents.

Now pay attention to what you're seeing right now. The church is built of bricks, which gives it strength and simple beauty. His facade is emphasized by belt rustic - these are the vertical outputs that highlight his walls, and Tuscan Pilasters, columns that give him a noble look. There is a simple shield above the entrance that ends the whole building. Note how the church harmoniously fits into the surrounding environment - it stands near the chateau park, which gives the whole place a peaceful and noble atmosphere.

The church has its own stories. In 1901, the painter Gustav Pršeče created an interior painting which still decorated his interior. Although we cannot see her from the outside, her existence reminds us that this temple was not only a place of worship, but also of artistic expression. In 1958 the church was registered among cultural monuments, which confirms its importance not only for believers but also for the history of the region.

Now let's talk about something interesting. Do you know that this church was the first temple of its own for the village Linhartovy? Before its construction, people had to go to the chapel in the chateau, which was mainly intended for nobility. The fact that a separate sacral structure was built was a big step forward for the people back then. And although we have not been able to find out the names of architects, their work stands here to this day - simple but expressing deep faith and tradition.

Take another look at the facade before leaving. Notice how its lines and details reflect the empirical style - which was popular at the time and associated classicism with new ideas. The church is not only a monument, but also a place where people meet, where they pray and where another chapter of its history is written.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by this beautiful place. If you are interested in learning more, you can visit the nearby chateau park or visit the local museum. Let the visit to Linhartov bring you peace and inspiration - whether you are here for a monument, nature or just peace. Goodbye!