kostel svatého Prokopa ve Svémyslicích Church
The church of St. Prokop is a filial church of the Brandy parish, located in the local cemetery on the village square next to the municipal office. Next to the church is also his own bell tower and by the walls of the former rectory. The construction is listed on the list of cultural monuments.
In the place of today's temple, an early Gothic church dedicated to St. Prokop, the Slavic abbot of the Sázavský monastery, stood in the 12th century. Since 1384 he served as a parish church of the Brandy dean. With centuries, the construction deteriorated. In 1770, the old church was torn down because of a bad condition. Only the drawing of the plan from 1754, which can be seen in the guesthouse archive, survived from its appearance. Three years later, in 1773, a new church in the late Baroque style was built in the ruins. Only part of the Renaissance bell tower was preserved from the old building, which was originally higher and had an onion roof - but it was replaced in 1846. In 2005 to 2006 the church underwent a partial repair.
The construction is simply solved as a one-boat rectangle with a square presbytery and sacristy mounted on the south side. The interior is decorated with elements in rococo style. The main украstem is the Rococo altar from 1776, on which is depicted St. Prokop. On its sides are statues of St. Wenceslas and St. Vojtěv. Like the altar, there's a pulpit in rococo style.
An interesting thing is the stand-alone bell tower. It was originally a Renaissance building, but around 1776, during the reconstruction of the church, it was rebuilt baroque and built. A rare feature is the newly built staircase on the east side, led by a special polygonal tube - a solution quite unusual for bone belfry. The original onion roof was replaced by a tent roof, which was then covered in a new cover in 1999 to 2000.
Regular services are held every Sunday at 2:30.
Then and now
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Historical milestones
- 1770
- The demolition of the original Gothic church.
- 1773
- The status of the present late Baroque church.
- 1776
- Baroque reconstruction of bell tower and acquisition of rococo altar.
- 1846
- Replacing the onion roof with a tent roof.
Architectural development
At the site of the original 12th century, the present Baroque building from 1773 stands at the early Gothic church. The separate bell tower has a Renaissance foundation, which was rebuilt baroque at the time of construction of the new church. In 1846 the roof of the bell tower was changed from onion to tent.
Historical events
In 1770 the original Gothic church was demolished. The construction of the present Baroque church was completed in 1773. The Baroque reconstruction of the bell tower and the acquisition of the Rococo altar took place around 1776.
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Points of interest
- The church of St. Prokop is listed on the list of cultural monuments and stands in the local cemetery next to the town hall. - In the place of today's temple in the twelfth century there was an early Gothic church, which was torn down in 1770 due to a bad condition. - The original old church was preserved only by drawing a floor plan from 1754 in the hall archive and part of the Renaissance bell tower. - The new church in the late Baroque style was built on the ruins site in 1773 and its interior decorated with rococo elements including the main altar from 1776. - A stand-alone bell tower has a rare newly built staircase on the east side, led by a special polygonal tube, which is a solution quite unusual for bone bells.
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The Church of Saint Prokop in Svémyslice is a Roman Catholic subsidiary church of the Brandýs parish. It stands on the local cemetery on the village green, next to the municipal office. Together with it stands a separate bell tower, and behind the wall is also a former rectory. The church is listed on the cultural monuments register.
A church from the 12th century, early Gothic and also dedicated to Saint Prokop, the Slavic abbot of Sázava monastery, once stood at this location. From 1384 it was the parish church of the Brandýs deanery. Today nothing of it remains. Only a drawing of the floor plan from 1754 has survived, with the original stored in the provincial archive.
The old Gothic church was in poor condition, so in 1770 it was demolished. Three years later, in 1773, the present late Baroque church was built on its site. It is a relatively simple structure. It consists of one rectangular nave with a square presbytery, and on the south side a square sacristy was added to it. Between 2005 and 2006 the church underwent partial renovation.
Inside is the main Rococo altar from 1776. On it is depicted Saint Prokop, and on the sides stand statues of Saint Václav and Saint Vojtěch. The pulpit is also in the Rococo style.
An interesting feature is the separately standing bell tower. It is the only part that survived from before the construction of the new church. It was originally Renaissance and taller than today. Around 1776, during the construction of the new church, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style. At that time an unusual staircase was created on its eastern side, leading through a special polygonal tube. The bell tower originally had an onion-shaped roof. In 1846 this was replaced with a new tent roof, which was re-covered in 1999 and 2000.
Tips for visitors
The best time to visit the church of St. Prokop in Svěmysice is during the morning hours, when the sunlight optimally illuminates the late Baroque facade of this historic building built in 1773 in the place of the older Gothic temple.
Take with you especially comfortable shoes for walking around, camera for capturing single-boat architecture and in the case of sunny weather also a headgear, because the surrounding area does not offer many shadows.
The western side of the church in the afternoon light is best suited for photography of this monument, which will highlight the details of the late Baroque building located in a quiet and quiet location of the village.
In the immediate vicinity of the church you can visit the local cemetery and the municipal office in the village Svémyslice, which form the nearest surrounding of this sacral monument.
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: Svémyslice, Středočeský kraj. The map on this page shows the exact spot.
Why is the monument protected?
It is listed in the Central List of Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic as a cultural monument (register no. 38439/2-2167).
For kids
Imagine going back to the past, the little town of Svémyslice. The town is full of hillsides and forests, but you will also find the church of St. Prokop. The church is like a rock in the middle of a field.
How did it look here? At that time, there were people who lived here for a living in agriculture. They were villagers who worked in fields and stables. They had their own animals and made food for themselves and the rest of the town. The church of St. Prokop was their sanctuary where they met for worship.
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Local cemetery and municipal office in the village Svémyslice.
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Design of a thematic cruise route in the village Svémyslice and its immediate surroundings:
1. Municipal Office in the municipality Svémyslice Type: Office Why is it worth a visit: This starting point represents the administrative centre of the village and is located in the immediate vicinity of all other selected stops on the route. From here you can take a short walk around local historical and public places.
2. Church of St. Prokop in Svémysky Type: Church Why is it worth a visit: The main destination of the whole route represents an important church monument in the village. The building has the name of the Czech patron and forms both historical and visual dominance of the entire building.
3. Local Cemetery Type: Cemetery Why is it worth a visit: This piety place follows the historical church area. It offers a quiet environment to think about and completes the tour of the nearest attractions in the village Svémyslice.
Seasonal recommendations
Spring brings a awakening nature where the surrounding greenery and flowering trees form a fine set for the Gothic architecture of the church of St. Prokop in Svémysice. The sun rays fall at a milder angle and create soft shadows on the ancient masonry, which underscore the historical nature of the building. During this period you will usually meet only a minimum of tourists, which ensures a calm atmosphere for contemplation. I recommend choosing fixed shoes because the field roads in the surrounding area may be drenched in the rain, and the ideal time for visiting appears in the morning, when the morning mist slowly retreats into a clear sky.
Summer lights up the whole village with vivid colors and long days allow to admire the exterior of the monument until late evening. The main season brings a little more interest to visitors, but Svémyslice keeps its rural quiet without mass tourism. The intense noon sun radiates sharply the south side of the building, which is why the best time of the late afternoon is when the temperature drops slightly and the light is most favourable to photography. Don't forget to bring your headgear, a bottle of drinking water and light breathable clothes, as there is not much shade in the immediate vicinity of the monument.
Autumn covers the landscape in warm earthy tones and morning fog surrounding the church tower creates a mysterious and melancholy atmosphere. The fallen leaves contradict the dark stone plinth of the building and the sun, which falls faster to the horizon, depicts short but dramatic scenery. On weekends, lovers of peaceful walks come here, which is why it is worth leaving during the working week for a more intimate experience. Due to the soggy weather and the cold wind, don't forget the waterproof jacket, warm sweater and tight waterproof shoes.
Winter turns Svémyslice into a quiet landscape, where the snow cover perfectly stands out in contrast to the dark silhouette of St. Prokop's Church. Early dimming and low temperatures require careful planning of visiting time, the most appropriate being around noon when daylight reaches its maximum. In advent time, deep calm and silence will breathe upon you at the monument, which does not disturb any crowds of tourists. The need is quality winter clothes, warm gloves, hats and fixed shoes with anti-slip sole due to freezing roads in the area.
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