The Broumov Group of Churches is a unique set of Baroque sacred buildings, harmoniously integrated into the landscape of the Broumov region. Most of them were designed by the renowned Baroque architects Christoph and Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, who combined exceptional architectural vision with a profound spiritual dimension. The Broumov Group ranks among the most remarkable examples of rural Baroque architecture in Central Europe and remains a distinctive landmark of the region’s cultural landscape.
The Broumov group of churches represents an exceptionally valuable and unique collection of Baroque sacred buildings in the Czech context. It was created in the first half of the 18th century as part of a major architectural and spiritual project of the Břevnov–Broumov Benedictine monastery. The initiative came from Abbot Otmar Zinke, who recognized the importance of Baroque art not only as a form of religious representation but also as a means to enhance the landscape and strengthen the spiritual life of local communities.
In collaboration with the leading architects of the time, Christoph Dientzenhofer and his son Kilian Ignaz, ten new churches were built between 1709 and 1743 on the sites of earlier wooden chapels. Each church was designed with extraordinary sensitivity to landscape composition and harmony. Although built in small rural villages, they are notable for their artistic originality, architectural mastery, and stylistic unity.
The entire ensemble also forms a significant urbanistic phenomenon that demonstrates sophisticated landscape planning. The churches function not only as spiritual centers of individual villages but also as visual landmarks, often interconnected and visible from afar. Around them, smaller sacred structures such as crosses, chapels, statues of saints, and Stations of the Cross were often erected, further enriching the spiritual atmosphere of the landscape. The group also includes the iconic Baroque Chapel of Our Lady on Hvězda Hill, standing on the site of a former Gothic wooden pilgrimage chapel, and the Church of Saints George and Martin in Martínkovice, the oldest of the group, built between 1692 and 1697 according to the plans of architect Martin Allio.
In 2022, the Broumov group of churches was declared a national cultural monument for its exceptional value. Currently, efforts are underway to have it inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Today, the churches serve not only as places of worship but also as cultural venues, especially during the summer months, when the classical music festival Za poklady Broumovska ("For the Treasures of Broumov Region") takes place in their interiors, offering a unique experience of music, architecture, and local community stories.
Broumov group of churches
Church of St. George and St. Martin in Martínkovice (1690-1693; Martin Allio)
Church of St. Anne in Vižňov (1719-1728; Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer)
Church of St. James the Greater in Ruprechtice (1720-1723; Christoph Dientzenhofer)
Church of St. Michael in Vernéřovice (1719-1722; Christoph Dientzenhofer)
Church of All Saints in Heřmánkovice (1722-1724; Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer)
Church of St. Procopius in Bezděkov nad Metují (1724-1727; Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer)
Church of St. Barbara in Otovice (1725-1727; Christoph Dientzenhofer)
Church of St. Margaret in Šonov (1726-1729; Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer)
Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Božanov (1735-1743; Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer)
Church of St. Wenceslas in Broumov (1729; Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer)
Chapel of Our Lady of the Snows at Hvězda (1733; Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer)
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