Saint Nicholas church, Gothic church in Humpolec, Czech Republic.

Saint Nicholas church is a stone structure with a prominent tower in Humpolec that expanded and transformed over 7 centuries. The building combines Gothic structures with Baroque details added by craftsmen working across different periods.

The church is first documented in 1233, when the German Order sold Humpolec to the Želiv abbey and Premonstratensian priests took over the parish. The medieval Gothic building was left unfinished, later destroyed and gutted by fire; the pastor Michael Hrůza obtained permission to rebuild in 1720, work ran from 1721 to 1722 under mason Matěj Isthum, and the church was consecrated anew on 28 August 1722.

The church keeps its 1721 Baroque pulpit, carved by local joiner F. Neth, and a 16th-century tin baptismal font. Wall paintings by J. Filip decorate the front arches of the side chapels, and the figurative windows date from 1907 to 1912.

The building is easy to locate with its tall tower serving as a landmark in town. The interior is accessible to visitors and you should be aware that access may be limited during religious services.

The tower is 55 metres tall and holds five bells: Mikuláš, Václav, Ludmila, Jiří and Panna Maria. The oldest, Jiří, was cast in 1691 by bell-founder Jan in Kostelec nad Orlicí; the others replaced bells requisitioned in 1942. A public viewing point sits about 30 metres up.