Church of Saint Mary, Gothic religious monument in Rožmberk nad Vltavou, Czech Republic

The Church of Saint Mary, also called the Church of Saint Nicholas, is a hall church with a nave divided by three pairs of octagonal pillars carrying a net vault from 1583. Its late-Gothic presbytery holds a twisted rib vault creating complex patterns, dated 1488, and a tower was added in the second half of the 15th century.

A parish is recorded here as early as 1150, and the early Gothic church is first mentioned in 1271. In the second half of the 15th century it was rebuilt in its present late Gothic form and a tower was added; the presbytery's twisted rib vault dates from 1488. The church was reconsecrated in 1664.

The church is sometimes called the Church of the Virgin Mary as well as Saint Nicholas, and the two names appear together in its German form, St. Nikolaus und Maria. The main altar, pulpit and the balcony oratory in the presbytery are early Baroque works from the second half of the 17th century.

As an active parish church, the building is accessible both during and outside service times, allowing visitors to explore the interior spaces. When entering, keep in mind this remains an active place of prayer, so respectful behavior helps visitors and the local community.

General Karl Bonaventura von Buquoy, commander of the imperial armies in the Thirty Years' War, was buried in the church in 1621. His tomb is a detail visitors can look for inside the building.