Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Gothic church in Bukovec, Czech Republic

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is a single-nave Romanesque church with a prismatic tower on its western facade. It has a Gothic presbytery with ribbed vaults, a Gothic tabernacle and sedile, and a coffered ceiling with ornamental painting in the nave.

The church dates from the third quarter of the 12th century, when, according to Palacký, the brothers Mutina and Dobrohost of Bukovec had it built. It was rebuilt in Gothic style in the first half of the 14th century, with a choir added around 1300, and further altered in 1722, 1772 and 1910. After 1989 it passed to the municipality, was partly restored and was reconsecrated in 2010.

The church keeps a carved sedile niche in the south wall of the choir and a Gothic tabernacle in the north wall. Masses, concerts and weddings are held here, and children from various church schools visit. A Gothic Pietà from the first half of the 15th century was once kept here.

The building is accessible during religious services and special events, welcoming visitors to attend ceremonies or view rotating exhibitions. It is helpful to check ahead for current opening times to ensure you can enter when you plan to visit.

A Gothic Pietà from the first half of the 15th century was kept in the church. Local tradition holds that underground passages lead from the crypt to the Bukovec manor and on to the castles at Čečovice and Horšovský Týn.