Kostel svatého Petra a Pavla (Kučerov) Church

The church of St. Peter and Paul in Kučerov, a small village of the district of Vyškov in the South Moravian Region, is a unique testament to the long history of Moravian sacral architecture. The one-ship baroque structure we see today grows from a tradition dating back more than eight centuries in time.

The first written mention of the church in Kučerov dates back to 1235, when there was already a temple belonging to the Doubravica monastery. This dating ranks it among the oldest famous churches in Moravia - a fact that increases its historical and cultural value. It can be assumed that over the centuries to come, this church has remained a permanent part of the religious life of its community, despite various political and social changes.

A significant transformation came in the 18th century. In 1725 the whole church was rebuilt according to the Baroque fashion at the time. This reconstruction essentially gave him a new face, which he basically keeps to this day. The following centuries brought further adjustments - in 1892 the church was extended by construction, which apparently responded to an increasing number of believers or changing liturgical needs. The latest and most extensive modernization took place in the years 1924-1925 when special care of its interior was given.

As the cultural treasure of the region, the church deserves the protection of the state. In 1970 he was entered in the state list of cultural monuments. Today the Church of St. Peter and Paul in Kučerov is an exceptional example of the long continuous development of Moravian temple architecture - from the high Middle Ages to the baroque transformation to the modern interventions of the 20th century. For an inquisitive visitor who is interested in the history of Moravia and its building heritage, visiting this church is an essential part of exploring the region.