Kostel sv. Jakuba

The oldest preserved local building. The first mention of the church. James is from 1277 and is also the first written mention of Hostivice. The original church was probably without a tower, and next to it in the adjacent cemetery probably stood a wooden belfry. On the southern side of the nave is still preserved Romanesque cuboid masonry. During the Thirty Years' War, it was burned down by the Swedes and Saxons in 1631, and in 1662 it was reported to be abandoned. At that time began reconstruction, which was completed tower. Two heavily damaged tombstones from the 16th or 17th century have been preserved in the enclosure wall of the church garden. In front of the entrance to the church area stands Baroque statues of St. John of Nepomuk and St. Francis of Assissi, accompanied by a cross. The present appearance of the church is the result of many later reconstructions. The oldest preserved local building. The first mention of the church of st. James is from 1277 and is also the first written mention of Hostivice. The original church was probably without a tower, and a wooden belfry probably stood next to it in the adjacent cemetery. On the southern side of the Romanesque block masonry is still preserved. During the Thirty Years' War, it was burned down by the Swedes and Saxons in 1631, and it was reported to be abandoned still in 1662. At that time a huge reconstruction began during which the new tower was completed. Two heavily damaged tombstones from the 16th or 17th century have been preserved in the enclosure wall of the church garden. In front of the entrance to the church area the Baroque statues of St. St. John of Nepomuk Francis of Assissi stand by a cross. The present appearance of the church is the result of many later reconstructions.

I can only judge purely in terms of the visit during the wedding ceremony that I attended as a guest. I can imagine and have experienced a much nicer environment, a more pleasant word and an overall atmosphere.

The whole Hostivice is a very nice place 🍀!

Always full on Sunday

Beautifully landscaped square