The Church of St. Nicholas was originally built in 1502 in the village of Habura and transported to Hradec Králové piece by piece in 1935.
The park serves as a dendrological collection containing trees from various continents, including the ginkgo biloba.
The confluence point of the Elbe and Orlice rivers within the park is a protected hydrographic landmark.
The park was laid out by František Thomayer, the brother of the famous physician Josef Thomayer.
It is one of the oldest public gardens in Hradec Králové to maintain its original landscape design from the early 20th century.
Jiráskovy sady is a botanical park situated at the confluence of the Elbe and Orlice rivers in Hradec Králové. Established in 1904, the park covers approximately 2.5 hectares of landscaped green space. It is home to a significant population of mature trees, including rare species and a prominent group of centuries-old pedunculate oaks. The park features a wooden Orthodox church, the Church of St. Nicholas, which was relocated here from Carpathian Ruthenia in 1935. Designed by landscape architect František Thomayer, the garden serves as a site for public botanical display and riverfront recreation. Visitors can access multiple pathways that connect the park directly to the river embankment. The grounds contain a statue of Alois Jirásek, the writer for whom the park is named. It serves as a natural transition zone between the historic city center and the surrounding landscape.
The wooden Church of St. Nicholas framed by the surrounding park trees.
Walk to the very tip of the peninsula where the two rivers meet for a clear view of the water convergence.
Look for the commemorative plaque near the entrance that details the history of the relocated wooden church.
Bring mosquito repellent if visiting during humid summer evenings due to the river proximity.
Do not attempt to enter the wooden church, as it is generally locked and intended for viewing from the exterior.
Open daily year-round; the park is accessible at all times but paths may be icy in winter.
