Kostel svatého Mikuláše

Church of st. Nicholas dates back to the 14th century. It is associated with the very foundation of the city, when it was part of the fortifications. It has a 24-meter-high tower.

Beautiful church

Church of St. St. Nicholas is the oldest church in the historic center of Turnov. Originally a Gothic church dates from the 14th century, its origins are connected with the very origin of the town of Turnov. After a fire in 1538, it was rebuilt in the Renaissance and in 1722 in the Baroque style. The interior baroque decoration of the church was supplemented for decades after the reconstruction, in 1994 the richly decorated interior of the restaurant passed. Inside the church you will find valuable Renaissance tombstones of the Vartemberk family, which date from the 16th century. At that time, the Vartemberk family was the owner of Turnov. The 25-meter-high square tower with thick masonry, which was part of the city's fortifications, looks impressive. It is currently one of the city's landmarks. Adjacent to the church is a Baroque rectory from 1708, which was created by rebuilding the original school. St. Mikuláš is the oldest church in the historical center of Turnov. Originally a Gothic church dates back to the 14th century, its origins are connected with the very birth of Turnov. After a fire in 1538 it was rebuilt in Renaissance style and in 1722 a baroque style. The interior Baroque decor of the church was completed for decades after the rebuilding, the richly decorated interior passed throughof the renovation. Inside the temple you will find valuable Renaissance tombstones of the Vartemberk family, dating back to the 16th century. At that time Vartemberk family was the owner of Turnov. An impressive 25 meter high square tower with strong masonry was a part of the city's fortifications. It is currently one of the dominant of Turnov city. The baroque parish office is adjacent to the church from 1708. It was the result of the rebuilding of the original school.