Church in Modrá, Archaeological site and former church in Modrá, Czech Republic.

The Church in Modrá survives only as a low rectangular foundation of grey sandstone slabs and rubble, with a raised border of darker stones along the near and left edges. Excavations in 1911 by Jan Nevěřil revealed a nave 8.80 m long and 6.80 m wide with a rectangular chancel 4.40 m by 4 m and four column bases in the nave. The walls were later removed for building material, leaving the outline visible today.

Excavations beginning in 1911 uncovered the remains of a 9th-century church, one of the oldest Christian structures in Moravia. The site shows how Christianity spread and took root in this region during the early medieval period.

The site reflects how early Christian communities in the region designed and used their prayer spaces. You can see the building techniques and styles that western missionaries brought to the area.

Visitors can explore the grounds on foot, moving freely between the reconstructed church and the open-air museum. Information boards and occasional craft demonstrations help you understand the archaeological finds and the site's early medieval history.

The grounds include ancient burial sites next to the church, showing how people were laid to rest during this early Christian period. These graves offer rare insights into burial practices and everyday life among the Moravian people in the 9th century.