Mýto V Čechách: Churches, Frescoes and a Historic Avenue
Mýto V Čechách combines sacred buildings, traces of local history and landscape features. The topics range from churches and chapels to the Štěpánský rybník pond and the “Stromořadí Svatopluka Čecha” linden avenue. The combination of frescoes, chapels, a pond and an avenue ranges from religious art to fish farming and recreation. Those interested in culture will encounter religious imagery, architectural history, coats of arms and a historic route.
The 56-hectare Štěpánský rybník pond is used for fish farming and recreation. In the churches, frescoes, paintings and coats of arms are among the historic interior details. Fish farming indicates a use of the body of water that extends beyond simply viewing the landscape.
The Chapel of Saint Adalbert stands on a hill north of Mýto and can be reached via a blue-marked hiking trail.
What traces of history shape the town?
The Church of St. Stephen has early 16th-century frescoes depicting the Last Judgment, Saint Christopher and the Passion of Christ. Here, the frescoes are wall paintings featuring three religious subjects. The three subjects are located within the same church interior.
Beneath the Church of St. Stephen lies an extensive crypt. Among others, the priest J. I. Libertin is buried there; he served in Mýto from 1721 to 1756. The crypt complements the church building with an underground space.
The Church of St. John the Baptist was rebuilt from 1680 to 1682 after a fire during the Thirty Years’ War. The reconstruction therefore took place in a later phase than the creation of the chapel around 1350.
The Church of St. John the Baptist originated around 1350 as a chapel and was originally dedicated to Saint John the Evangelist. Its furnishings include paintings as well as carved benches bearing the town coat of arms and guild coats of arms.
The Chapel of St. Adalbert was consecrated in April 1854 and built in a vernacular Classicist style. The vernacular Classicist style thus creates a different emphasis from the frescoes and paintings in the churches.
How do the landscape and local history connect?
The “Stromořadí Svatopluka Čecha” linden avenue, planted in 1906, follows the route of the former Zlatá cesta. It leads to the Church of St. Stephen. The planting of the avenue therefore dates to a later period than the creation of the Chapel of St. John the Baptist around 1350.
Which places can you compare additionally?
For comparison with other places in the Rokycany District, you can include Tycek, Kakejcov, Radnice, Kařez, Němčovice, Hůrky, Svojkovice and Přívětice in your comparison.
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Which church already stood in 1296?
The Church of St. Stephen already stood in 1296, when Mýto was first mentioned in writing.
When was the Chapel of St. Adalbert consecrated?
Is a pilgrimage held at the Chapel of Saint Adalbert?
Yes. A pilgrimage is held at the Chapel of Saint Adalbert every year on the feast day of Saint Adalbert.
What view does the Chapel of Saint Adalbert offer?
The Chapel of Saint Adalbert offers a sweeping view of the surrounding area.
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