Úpice - church of St. Jacob the Greater

Church of St. Jacob the Great was built in the first half of the 14th century. The first mentions of it date back to 1350. During its existence, it was destroyed by fire twice. In its current form, it was built in 1698 and consecrated in 1705. The oldest bell from 45 has been preserved in the 1625 m high tower. On the main altar is an image of St. Jakub the Elder from 1730 by Petr Brandl. In the presbytery there are preserved old…