Church of Saint Lawrence, Gothic church in Masarykovo Square, Náchod, Czech Republic

The Church of Saint Lawrence is a Gothic house of worship on Masarykovo Square in Náchod, featuring pointed arches and vaulted ceilings throughout its interior. The structure displays intricate stonework and decorative details characteristic of medieval construction in this region.

The church was probably built around 1310 and is first recorded as a parish church in 1355. It burned in 1441 during the Silesian siege of the town, and after the 1570 fire the Italian builder Baltazar vaulted the nave between 1570 and 1578. A town-wide fire in 1663 led to the lowering of both towers and their present wooden tops.

This church serves as a spiritual gathering place where residents and visitors come together for religious services and personal reflection. The building has anchored the community's religious life since medieval times.

The building sits centrally on the market square and is easily reached on foot, especially when walking through the old town. Visitors should keep in mind that religious services take place, so access for tourists may sometimes be limited.

The largest bell, named sv. Maria, was cast in 1664 by the Náchod bell founder Martin Šretr after the town fire. It carries a derogatory inscription, since the fire was said to have started in the Jewish street. The two unequal towers, about 40 metres high, are popularly called Adam and Eva.