Church of St. Nicholas
   Photo: Church of St. Nicholas

On Mikulashskom náměstí stands a small church of St. Nicholas. Scientists believe that it was built in the years 1406-1410 on the site of an ancient temple, is part of the fortress Mitrvald based masters of Litice. Place for the church was very well chosen: it steps with scenic views of the river Radbuza.

In 1414 next to the church, by order of the king, it was broken city cemetery. It was intended for poor people and not of the Catholic faith. Initially, the cemetery is indeed buried only the poor, but eventually the graveyard in the city has become very popular. Many noble citizens wanted it to be buried in the cemetery near the church of St. Nicholas. Since the XVIII century preserved luxurious, richly decorated monuments that are of interest to tourists.

From the Gothic church of St. Nicholas with little time left. His altered in accordance with the requirements of fashion, changed the shape of the facade and roof. In 1740 the church was carried out large-scale reconstruction. Temple gained Baroque features and a new interior. The church established a magnificent Baroque altar and wooden benches with intricate carvings. At the same time they created a sculpture of St. Nicholas and St. John of Nepomuk, which survived to our time.

In 1909 the church was enlarged, it was attached to the sacristy. After this, the temple expect difficult times. He burned a few times, he tried to destroy and rob. Only after 1993, when the church handed over to the Greek Catholic Church, he began to function normally.

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