Church of Saint Michael

The Church of Saint Michael stands within the Old cemetery of Polička, featuring Renaissance architectural elements with Gothic details that reflect the ecclesiastical design traditions of 16th century Central Europe.

Built before 1580 during Polička's Renaissance prosperity period, this church has served the local community for over four centuries, witnessing numerous religious ceremonies and surviving various historical challenges including the devastating fire of 1613.

Designated as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic, the church continues to host religious services under the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hradec Králové, celebrating Saint Michael's feast day on September 29th annually.

Located at coordinates 49°42'47.35"N 16°15′40.12″E on Heydukova street, the church remains accessible to visitors and believers, offering guided heritage tours as part of Polička's historical architecture trail.

The church's location within the Old cemetery creates a distinctive spiritual environment where the sacred building serves both as a place of worship and a guardian over the final resting places of Polička's historical figures.