Municipal Heritage Zone Benešov nad Černou
Benešov nad Černou is the northern gateway to the Novohradské Mountains and an ideal starting point for exploring the nearby Slepičí Mountains.
The town lies on the main road from Kaplice to Nové Hrady, and anyone passing through cannot miss the central square dominated by the Church of St. James the Greater. It is not the only historical monument, and it is no surprise that the town was declared a municipal heritage zone in 1995.
Church of St. James the Greater
The first records of the town date to 1306, and the church was built in 1332. Originally Gothic, it was rebuilt in the Baroque style in 1630 thanks to Maria Magdalena Buquoy. The interior decoration and furnishings are from the 19th century.
Town Hall
On the square, you'll find many interesting and historic buildings, including the Town Hall, built in 1594. Above the entrance is a five-petaled rose, and on the façade are sundials and two coats of arms: the left is the Švamberk emblem, and the right is the alliance-Buquoy coat of arms of Countess Maria Magdalena di Biglia.
House No. 125
Next to the Town Hall stands one of the oldest preserved buildings, dating back to the 14th century. It was formed by combining two late Gothic houses and later remodeled in the Renaissance style. Today, the building is architecturally significant and serves as a community hub, housing a general practitioner, dentist, pediatrician, senior club, public library, and tourist information center.
Plague Column of St. John of Nepomuk
Another important architectural feature on the square is the Plague Column of St. John of Nepomuk, built in 1726, decorated with statues of St. Florian, St. Sebastian, and St. Roch.
The square in Benešov nad Černou is not only a place of architectural heritage but also a key starting point for excursions into the surrounding countryside. Tourist maps and introductory information panels for local nature trails are located here.
