Kurdějov - fortified church of St. John the Baptist

The church grounds belong to the architectural gems not only of the Hustopeč region, but also of the entire Central European area. The first mention of it dates back to 1350. It stands on a slope on the northern edge of the village and has several architectural peculiarities. At the front, it is a 45 m high tower standing alone, which at the same time had a fortress function. Furthermore, the entire area is surrounded by a wall with Ochoz and cannon bastions.…