| Holašovice | ||
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| State | Czech Republic | |
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| Region | Southern Bohemia | |
| Altitude | 505 m a.s.l. | |
| Inhabitants | 147 (2011) | |
| POSTAL CODE | 37383 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
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Holašovice is a city of Southern Bohemia.
To know
Holašovice is a typical and beautifully preserved example of a traditional Central European village. In it you can admire numerous popular houses of the 18th and 19th centuries, built in a style known as "South Bohemian Popular Baroque", arranged according to an urban plan that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Geographical notes
The small village is located in the south of Czech Republic, in Southern Bohemia, 15 km west of České Budějovice. The village belongs to the municipality of Jankov. To the south is the protected area of Blanský forest.
When to go
The best time to visit the country is perhaps summer when you have a higher chance of finding sunny days and there is no risk that the roads are covered with snow. However, if you love tranquility, it is not advisable to go there in the week of July in which the village festival.
Background
Holašovice was first mentioned in 1263. In 1292, King Wenceslas II donated this, and other neighboring villages, to the Cistercian monastery of Vyšší Brod. The monastery managed the town until 1848.
Between 1520 and 1525 Holašovice was almost wiped out by the plague. Only two inhabitants survived. A column erected above the mass grave to the north-east of the village commemorates the event. Slowly the monastery repopulated the village thanks to settlers from the Bavaria and fromAustria. In 1530 the population reached 17, according to the monastery records, and it became a German enclave within the Czech area. In 1895, the inhabitants of German origin were 157, the Czechs only 19.
After the exodus of the Germans following the Second World War, many farms in the village became uninhabited and fell into disrepair. Holašovice became desolate and was abandoned during the post-war communist regime.
Since 1990 the village has come back to life again.
How to orient yourself
Holašovice: full screen map.The town has developed around a large garden (210 x 70 m) in the center of which there is a pond with some goldfish, a small shop and a chapel. Getting lost is impossible as Holašovice can be seen as a large square, outside of which they are located Holašovické Stonehenge (south) and some scattered houses.
Among the approximately 40 houses in the town we remember:
- 8, an ancient granary;
- 15, the granary of this house has a considerable historical interest as it has undergone few restoration interventions: in 1961 it was restored and the facade and in the works of 1996 revealed traces of medieval plaster;
- 17 - 37, built after the fire of 1666, an elementary school was established here in 1927;
- 23, a very active blacksmith shop until the end of the Second World War, when agricultural technologies were revolutionized.
How to get
By car
- From České Budějovice follow the signs for Čakov taking the road 14319, just before the town, as indicated by the road signs, turn left onto the road 14324 which leads to Jankov and then Holašovice.
The car park is located near the tourist office.
By bus
There are bus lines that run from České Budějovice they lead to Holašovice in about 40 minutes via Dubne.
The following lines pass from the bus stop:
- 320090 — České Budějovice → Dubne → Jankov → Holašovice → Lhenice
Timetables are available on jizdnirady.cz.
How to get around
The village is very small and being basically made up of only a rectangular lawn with a central pond surrounded by typical houses, it can be visited on foot.
What see
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- 1 Historical village of Holašovice - UNESCO (Vesnická památková rezervace v Holašovicích). Holašovice is a typical Bohemian village of the surrounding Hlubocká Blatská area České Budějovice. It is made up of 23 farms that group 120 buildings, each with its own pediment overlooking the garden, as well as a pond and a chapel. The buildings date back to the 13th century, but the buildings were partly rebuilt in the second half of the 19th century (between 1840 and 1880), while maintaining the original layout.
- 2 Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk (kaple sv. Jana Nepomuckého). Built in 1755 in late Gothic style, it has been preserved to this day without undergoing substantial changes.
- 3 Stonehenge of Holašovice (Holašovické "Stonehenge").
35 Kč. Stone circle inspired by the famous English site built in 2008. The site includes a circle of 25 stones and a menhir. In 2011, a dolmen was added near the stone circle. - 4 Touristic office, ☎ 420 387 982 145, @[email protected].
Tue-Sun: 9 am-5pm. At the tourist office of the town (on the first floor) there is an exhibition on the history of the town. Some souvenirs are also on sale, - 5 Selský dvů, ☎ 420 602 378 687, @[email protected]. Small museum housed in an old farm. The museum exhibits objects and tools related to peasant life in the Southern Bohemia in the second half of the 19th century.
35 Kč. Stone circle inspired by the famous English site built in 2008. The site includes a circle of 25 stones and a menhir. In 2011, a dolmen was added near the stone circle.
Tue-Sun: 9 am-5pm. At the tourist office of the town (on the first floor) there is an exhibition on the history of the town. Some souvenirs are also on sale,Events and parties
- Country festival (Selské slavnosti). July. Every year the Holašovice festival attracts numerous tourists. During the festival the ancient crafts of Bohemia are illustrated and traditional music concerts with bagpipes are organized. Food stands are also set up.
What to do
The town is very small and is the ideal place to relax. While being recognized byUNESCO heritage of humanity, it has not yet known mass tourism and in the village you can breathe a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. To fully grasp this feeling, it is possible to sit on one of the benches at the edge of the lawn in the center of the village.
Around the town there are numerous paths and cycle paths (some of which, however, coincide with stretches of asphalted road, albeit with a reduced transit of cars) through which it is possible to visit the countryside around the town full of small lakes.
Shopping
There is only one in the village 1 Shop. which sells both food, ice cream and souvenirs.
You can also buy some 2 honey. directly from the manufacturer or buy souvenirs at the tourist office.
- Ceramic workshop (Keramická dílna), ☎ 420 777 076 232, 420 775 145 790, @[email protected]. Mon-Sun: 9-17. In the laboratory it is possible to buy ceramic objects produced on site. Cash.
How to have fun
In the country there are no bars, theaters and night clubs, to find them it is advisable to go to České Budějovice, main city nearby.
For the little ones, there is a playground near the tourist office.
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 Jihočeská hospoda Holašovice, Holašovice 18, ☎ 420 606 555 697, @[email protected]. 11:00–22:00. Restaurant with outdoor tables where you can enjoy traditional Czech dishes, especially meat-based.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Selský dvůr, Jankov, Holašovice 6, ☎ 420 602 378 687, @[email protected].
- 2 Špejchar u Vojty, Jankov, Holašovice 3, ☎ 420 777 621 221, @[email protected]. double rooms 450 Kč (first night), 350 Kč (subsequent nights), apartments 490 Kč (minimum stay 4 nights) - prices updated to 2016 are per person per night. Restaurant and pension in the center of the village with 4 apartments and some double rooms.
- 3 [link not working]Mr. Pečený, house number 7, ☎ 420 606 284 728, @[email protected]. Structure with two bedrooms for two people.
Safety
In the country there are no police or other authorities offices, for any need it is advisable to go to České Budějovice, major city nearby, or a Hluboká nad Vltavou, tourist resort.
How to keep in touch
There are no post offices or telephone booths in the country, but coverage from mobile phone companies is good.
Around
- 1 České Budějovice. With around 95,000 inhabitants, České Budějovice is the largest city in the Southern Bohemia, famous for the beer brand Budweiser. Its historical center is also typical, very similar to that of Český Krumlov, with the Samson fountain.
- 2 Český Krumlov. Located on the banks of the Vltava River, the city was built around a 13th-century castle, which features Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an excellent example of a small medieval center of central Europe, whose architectural heritage has remained intact, thanks above all to the peaceful evolution that the city has experienced in the last five centuries;
- 3 Kleť. Astronomical observatory located south of the summit of the Mount Kleť, near the town of České Budějovice.
- 4 Šumava National Park. Large natural park in the southern Czech Republic, inside it is possible to walk, go cycling, canoe or raft on the rivers that cross it and practice cross-country skiing.
- 5 Trip to the Ohrada Zoo, Ohrada 417, Hluboká nad Vltavou (between Hluboká nad Vltavou and České Budějovice), @[email protected]. 110 CZK (2016). Open every day.
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