Church of Saint James the Greater

Church of Saint James the Greater is a building constructed between 1834 and 1836 with Empire architectural style, though it retains an older medieval tower from the previous structure. The layout and proportions reflect the aesthetic preferences of its 19th-century rebuilding period.

The church was rebuilt in the 1830s to replace an earlier structure, adopting the then-popular Empire style for its main body. Only the medieval tower from the original building survived into the new construction, creating a physical link across centuries.

The church serves as a gathering place for regular worship and remains the spiritual center of the local community. It continues to hold significance for those who live in and visit the village.

The church stands in the center of Kounice village in the Central Bohemian Region. It is easily reached on foot and serves as a clear orientation point within the small settlement.

The tower predates the main church body by several centuries, having survived from the medieval period while everything else was rebuilt. This visible contrast between old stone tower and newer facade tells the story of how the building adapted over time.