Benešov, church of St. Nicholas.

It is the oldest sacral building in the city. Originally, this early Gothic sanctuary was to have three naves, which would be connected by a presbytery on the east side. There were to be two tall towers in the western facade. However, this plan was not fully realized. In 1420, the church burned down and was rebuilt in the late Gothic style. During this reconstruction, the western part of the church was significantly shortened. The shape of the church was partly changed by…