Ancient Village of Dobrš

Dobrš is a picturesque and historic village nestled in the beautiful South Bohemian countryside.

The settlement of Dobrš likely originated in the early Middle Ages. The strategic location of the village and its two churches suggests the possible existence of a former fortified settlement. The first written mention of Dobrš dates back to 1352. Another mention appears in 1377, when Přibík of Dobrš, called Kocík, appointed a parish priest for the local church. Přibík is also the earliest known member of the noble family Koc of Dobrš, who resided here until 1607.

Among the most notable and interesting landmarks is Dobrš Fortress, a Gothic structure later remodeled, and the originally Romanesque Church of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary from the 13th century. After being damaged in 1420, it was rebuilt in the Early Gothic style.

The Chapel of Saints John and Paul, situated on a hill above Dobrš, is an originally Romanesque church built around 1230, likely on the site of a former pagan shrine. It features a single-nave layout, a separate tower, an apse, and a distinctive pseudo-Gothic upper level. The southern wall includes a Romanesque portal, stylistically similar to the western portal of the parish church. A massive bell for the belfry was cast in 1561 by Prague bell maker Brickí of Cimperk. It originally stood alone in a wooden belfry at the foot of the hill and was only relocated to the new tower level in the 19th century. The Romanesque tower also holds two smaller bells from the 16th and 17th centuries.

An active association for the restoration of Dobrš operates in the village.

The Co.Co Gallery is located in the castle building in Dobrš – www.galerie-coco.cz