Church of Saint James, Catholic church in Týn nad Vltavou, Czech Republic

The Church of Saint James the Greater is a single-nave church on Míru Square in Týn nad Vltavou, originally Gothic and rebuilt in Baroque form in the second half of the 17th century. Its four-sided tower and grand western facade carry statues of Saints James, Joseph and Barbara, and a low gallery with narrow slit windows above the nave was added in the 15th century.

The church was founded in the second half of the 13th century in Gothic style, with St. Christopher as its original patron. In 1569 it was dedicated to St. James the Greater. A Baroque rebuilding in the second half of the 17th century widened the nave, added a square tower and a new west facade, and created the Chapel of St. Joseph on the site of the old entrance.

The name honors Saint James, a patron of pilgrims and travelers venerated across Europe. Visitors can observe this spiritual connection in the religious artwork and decorations inside.

The church sits in the historic town center within walking distance of Míru Square and is accessible to visitors on most days. Be prepared for narrow lanes and uneven cobblestone paths around the building.

Above the nave survives a low parapet with narrow slit windows, probably added in the 15th century to strengthen the fortified church and cemetery complex. The south cemetery wall keeps a staircase with stone vases, flanked at the top by statues of St. Aloysius and St. Francis Xavier with a kneeling Black man.