Beckov's oldest surviving sacred building
A Gothic single-nave parish church with a polygonal presbytery, built between 1400 and 1410 under the rule of the nobleman Stibor, whose family held Beckov Castle at the time, and protected as a National Cultural Monument.
What to look for during your visit
4 highlightsSee Beckov's oldest surviving sacred building, dating to 1400–1410
Learn about nobleman Stibor's rule over Beckov Castle and village
View the church's 1770 rebuilt tower
Combine the visit with the castle ruins directly above the village
A place shaped across centuries
The Church of St. Stephen the King is Beckov's oldest surviving sacred building, a Gothic single-nave structure with a polygonal presbytery built between 1400 and 1410 under the rule of the nobleman Stibor, whose family controlled Beckov Castle at the time. Its tower was rebuilt in 1770 after the original became structurally unsound. The church is protected as a National Cultural Monument.
What to expect when you arrive
The church's Gothic form and setting in the village beneath Beckov Castle make it a natural complement to a visit to the castle ruins above, rounding out a picture of the village's medieval history.
A closer look
3 photographsPlan your visit
Address
Beckov, 916 38, Beckov
Best time to visit
Any season suits a visit to the village and church exterior.
Getting there
The church stands in Beckov village centre, a short walk from the path up to the castle.
Accessibility and terrain
Not confirmed; likely accessible around Mass times as a functioning parish church.
Combine it with
Continue exploring nearby
Beckov Castle rises directly above the village on its cliff-top site.
