Church of Saint Clemens in Holešovice, Catholic church in Holešovice, Czech Republic

The Church of Saint Clemens in Holešovice is a small filial church standing on the site of the former village of Bubny, between Kostelní, Dukelských hrdinů and Skalecká streets near Strossmayerovo náměstí. It is the oldest surviving building in today's Holešovice, first recorded in writing in 1234 and listed as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic since 1964.

The church is first documented in 1234, the earliest reliable record of a building that is the oldest surviving structure in today's Holešovice. In 1311 Queen Elizabeth of Bohemia contributed to the church and cemetery, and two Bubny residents are said to have donated land for a new church and graveyard. It was burned during the Swedish siege of Prague in 1639 and rebuilt between 1659 and 1677 under Maxmilián Valentin of Martinice; in 1680 it became a parish church under the Knights of the Cross with the Red Heart.

The church remains a focal point for the local community, with its modest brick facade shaping the district's appearance. Inside, simple wooden furnishings and devotional objects reflect how parishioners have worshipped here for generations.

The place sits centrally in Holešovice and is easy to reach, with regular opening times for visitors and the faithful. When you arrive, keep in mind that services happen regularly here, so plan your visit around worship times and dress modestly.

In 1572 the main bell was cast by Brikcí z Cimperka and engraved with the names of the reeves and inhabitants of Holešovice and Bubny, including Vavřinec Nemanický, benefactor of the church. The bell thus records local people of the 16th century.