Albrechtice nad Vltavou Photo: Albrechtice nad Vltavou

On the small area between Piseckii mountains and the river Vltava is located in the village of Albrechtice nad Vltavou, known for its Romanesque Church standing in the midst of an unusual cemetery. Probably this cemetery is considered the main attraction of the village. Straight rows here monuments found to be low with a rounded top, the entire facade of which is decorated with colourful frescoes. Moreover, the monuments were painted by craftsmen. No picture on these chapels are the same. As for the monuments are selected religious themes.

The cemetery appeared near the village of Albrechtice nad Vltavou at the end of the XII century. Then was built the Church of saints Peter and Paul. Single-nave building with a tall rectangular tower for previous years has undergone minor changes, so now the Church in Albrechtice considered one of the most interesting Romanesque churches throughout the Czech Republic. In the XIX century the Church was repaired, but the layout is almost not changed.

For the first time about the local Church is mentioned in 1360. By that time, the village of Albrechtice nad Vltavou was already well known. Historians believe that, in addition to the Romanesque Church, there existed a vast fiefdoms. Unfortunately, up to our days has not been preserved manors and other buildings. There is an opinion that in their place was erected castle County, or WESTEC. He was considered the utility room of the Royal castle of zvíkov. At the end of the XVI century the village was owned by the knights of Adraste from Cestrian. Some representatives of this family are buried in the Church of saints Peter and Paul.

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