Neprobylice: Architectural History, Bells and Hrádek

Neprobylice is a destination with several distinct themes in architectural history: the Church of the Holy Spirit, the bell tower, Hrádek and the protected homestead at No. 14. The area also includes a floodplain of nature conservation value and described routes. When planning your trip, you can choose between architectural history, natural areas and routes as separate points of interest.

The Church of the Holy Spirit and its architectural form

The Church of the Holy Spirit stands on the southern hill of Neprobylice and was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1741. It was modified in the 19th century. As an immovable cultural monument, it is listed under registration number 42036/2-538. Its architectural form can also be described precisely: the building is oriented and has a single nave, with an oval floor plan. It also has a transept, a rectangular-ended chancel and a rectangular sacristy. A single-nave building has one main nave; a transept runs across it. This makes it possible to distinguish the basic form from the individual architectural elements, rather than classifying the church solely by its Baroque style.

Another trace of the past is the bell tower of Neprobylice. It is a wooden replica dating from 1896, built on a stone base. Three original bells from the 15th and 16th centuries have been preserved in the bell tower. The base also contains two Renaissance tombstones belonging to former owners of the village. The bell tower thus brings together its construction date, historic bells and tombstones in a single structure; each of these details represents a different period in the village’s history.

Hrádek and No. 14

Hrádek, also known as Horní tvrz, dates from the 14th century. Only the cellars and walls remain. Hrádek is protected as a cultural monument under ÚSKP number 34635/2-540. The surviving parts make clear how it differs from a fully preserved building: here, the focus is on the structural remains of a former fortress.

The protected homestead at No. 14 in Neprobylice is part of the Třebíz Open-Air Museum. Its documented architectural features include a half-timbered chamber from the 18th century and reused Late Gothic stone surrounds. The surrounds show that older architectural elements were reused in a later context. Both the half-timbered chamber and the older stone elements are therefore relevant to understanding the homestead.

Natural areas and routes

The floodplain of the Bakovský potok is another of the area’s notable features: within the cadastral area of Neprobylice, it is designated as an area of nature conservation value. This natural setting adds a different point of interest to the architectural history, without equating the individual buildings with the floodplain.

A route from Tuřany to Třebíz passes through Neprobylice. It can be travelled on foot, with an all-terrain pushchair or by bicycle. The two descriptions differ mainly in their routes: one goes from Tuřany via Neprobylice to Třebíz, while the educational trail starts in the village and ends in Kvílice. Check the route information before setting out.

Then make your choice based on your travel dates and the specific information about each offer.

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