Basilica of the Assumption in Tismice, Romanesque basilica in Tismice, Czech Republic.
The Basilica of the Assumption in Tismice is a Romanesque church in the Kolín District of Bohemia, Czech Republic. It features thick stone walls, rounded arches, and a simple three-nave layout typical of Romanesque church construction.
The three-nave Romanesque basilica dates from the late 12th century; its founder is unknown, possibly Duke Vladislav II or Bishop Jindřich Břetislav. The towers and west façade were added in the late 15th century, and the south wall, which collapsed in the 15th century, was rebuilt with a Gothic portal bearing the Vrbík of Tismice coat of arms. After 1700 came a Baroque portal, spiral staircase and nave vault; in 1767–1775 Duchess Maria Theresa of Savoy had the sacristy, gallery and an extra tower storey built.
The church's name comes from its dedication to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The Gothic Tismice Madonna, a carved wooden figure about 1.5 m tall from around 1385, stood on the main altar until it was stolen in 1990; a plaster copy now stands there, while the original plaster cast is kept in the Podlipany Museum in Český Brod. A bell in the north tower bears the inscription "To the honour of God and the Virgin Mary" and dates from 1442.
A visit requires prior contact with the local parish, as the church is not freely open every day. It is worth getting in touch with the parish office before making the trip to confirm access.
The Gothic Tismice Madonna, a carved wooden figure about 1.5 m tall from around 1385, stood on the main altar until it was stolen in 1990; a plaster copy now stands there, while the original plaster cast is kept in the Podlipany Museum in Český Brod.
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