Church of Saint John the Baptist

The Church of Saint John the Baptist is a Gothic structure with stone walls showing characteristic features of this medieval building style. The building displays typical elements of religious architecture from that period, constructed with solid masonry and traditional structural forms.

The building was constructed during the Gothic period, an era that brought new construction methods to religious buildings across the region. It later became officially protected as a cultural monument by the Czech Ministry of Culture.

The church shapes the village center of Svojšice and shows the role faith held in this small South Bohemian community. It stands as a reminder of how important religious gatherings were to the people who lived here.

The church can be viewed from outside and is easy to reach from the village center. The location is small and easy to navigate, so visitors can find the building without difficulty.

The church preserves traces of original Gothic craftsmanship that is rarely seen in such good condition today. Many visitors miss how the stonework details from that era have remained intact to this day.

Location: Svojšice (Petrovice u Sušice)

GPS coordinates: 49.24351,13.45262

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:05