Skuhrov is best explored through its architectural history: the church, chapel and stone monuments bring different periods to life. St. Nicholas Church stands in the centre on a small rise and is surrounded by a cemetery. When choosing accommodation, you might therefore ask whether you are looking for a place with a focus on architectural history and which transport connections suit your plans.

St. Nicholas and the town’s architectural history

Skuhrov was first mentioned in writing in 1352. By that time, it was already a thriving settlement with a church and its own parish. St. Nicholas was originally built as a Gothic church in the first half of the 14th century. A bricked-up Gothic portal has been preserved in the south wall of the nave. The tower was added in 1811 in the Empire style: the church thus brings together a Gothic origin and a later addition that is clearly dated. St. Nicholas has been a protected monument since 1963.

Other buildings mark distinct periods. The rectangular Chapel of St. Florian on the road to Havlíčkův Brod was built in 1783. Pilasters divide its façade; they support a cornice and a semicircular gable. Skuhrov’s Baroque rectory was built by V. Smekly in 1728. The cemetery around the church also contains a rectangular Baroque mortuary chapel dating from 1707 to 1712. These dates place the buildings in different periods of the town’s history rather than grouping them into a single building phase.

The interior of St. Nicholas Church also contains historic furnishings: a statue of the Suffering Christ from the mid-18th century and a stone baptismal font dating from around 1700. They represent different forms of religious furnishing: one depicts Christ, while the other is a baptismal font. Together with the history of the church and parish, they add further tangible dimensions to the town’s sacred heritage.

Chapel, cemetery and granite cross

A smaller testament to local history stands in front of the gate of house No. 64: a granite cross with bevelled edges. The cross is damaged. According to local tradition, it is one of the crosses that once lined the Haberská trade route. This is a legend, not a verified historical attribution. This single object thus combines a precisely described location and shape with a tradition that should be understood as such.

Practical information for your stay

Mass is held at St. Nicholas Church twice a week and additionally on public holidays. As the schedule may change, check the current times before your visit. This lets you include a possible Mass in your plans without assuming fixed times.

A yellow-marked hiking trail from Lipnice nad Sázavou to Lysá passes through Skuhrov. If you plan to follow this route, check the current trail markings in advance. The route offers a separate point of reference for planning; the local history surrounding the church, chapel and cross is a distinct subject.

Road I/38, which runs between Kolín, Havlíčkův Brod and Jihlava, passes along the edge of Skuhrov. Bus services connect the town with Habry and Havlíčkův Brod; check current timetables before travelling. The road and the bus are two different transport options to consider in light of your own travel plans. If you are considering Skuhrov as a place to stay, two specific questions are central: are you interested in the town’s historic heritage, and do the transport connections described suit your journey?

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For the overview of the wider area: Havlíčkův Brod District.