Church of Saints Peter and Paul

The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is the Roman Catholic parish church of Újezd u Brna, a village in the Brno-venkov District of the South Moravian Region in the Czech Republic. Standing a short distance southeast of Brno, the building is listed as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

What is the history behind this church?

The site's religious history stretches back over a millennium. Historical records point to a wooden church already standing here around the year 898, but it was destroyed only a few years later, around 907–908, during raids by Hungarian forces. Despite that setback, worship continued at the site: the first written record of a Romanesque church in Újezd dates from 1318, making this one of the older places of Christian worship in the region.

As the parish grew, the Romanesque building could no longer accommodate the community, so it was replaced. Between 1845 and 1847, a new Neoclassical church was built on the site — the one visitors see today. The new building was consecrated in 1852 by the Bishop of Brno, Antonín Arnošt Schaffgotsche. It has served as the parish church for the local Roman Catholic community ever since.

What should you know before visiting?

The church remains an active place of worship, hosting Sunday Mass and parish events for the Újezd u Brna community. Because of its Neoclassical architecture and protected-monument status, it acts as a landmark for anyone exploring the sacred heritage of the Brno countryside. As with most working parish churches, interior access is generally limited to service hours or occasional open events, such as the region's "Night of Churches" (Noc kostelů).

How do you get there?

Újezd u Brna sits right next to Brno, the largest city in Moravia, which makes the village easy to reach by car or local public transport from the regional hub. The church stands in the center of the village — a typical layout for settlements in this region, where the parish church forms the focal point of the community.

What else is worth seeing nearby?

Újezd u Brna itself has a history reaching back to the Middle Ages and is known for the winemaking traditions typical of this part of South Moravia. Visitors who stop at the church can also take in the rural landscape characteristic of the Brno-venkov District, where Neoclassical sacred architecture sits alongside vineyards and traditional village houses.

Frequently asked questions

Is today's church building the same one that stood here in the 9th century? No. The original wooden church from around 898 was destroyed in 907–908. A later Romanesque church, first documented in 1318, also no longer stands — the current Neoclassical building was constructed between 1845 and 1847.

When was the current church consecrated? The present building was consecrated in 1852 by Antonín Arnošt Schaffgotsche, Bishop of Brno.

Is the church a protected monument? Yes, it is listed as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

Can visitors go inside? The church is an active parish church, so public access is generally limited to service times and occasional open events, such as the regional "Night of Churches."