Monuments - Silická Brezová - Renaissance Church and Classicist bell tower

The Rennaissance church from the 16th century surrounded by historical defensive walls stands in the middle of the village. It belonged to the Protestants since construction and today it serves the Reformed Church that follows the Calvinist ways. The church is a national cultural monument as well as the bell tower from the 19th century. The bell tower is not the part of the church, but its fortification with the gate leading to the churchyard. According to oral tradition the church was established and possibly rebuilt by the mercenaries of Ján Jiskra, the famous Hussite leader.
Compared to Roman Catholic churches the interior is relatively puritan. However, the gallery, the pulpit and the coffered ceiling from the 18th century are worth to see. They are made of wood and decorated with ornamental folk paintings – a rare phenomenon typical for the Baroque style. There are old, simple wooden prayer benches placed at the rear gallery. According to locals these benches were made by the Hussites. The arrival of larger tourist groups must be announced in advance.