Cholenice

Cholenice between pond landscapes and village culture

Cholenice combines a protected pond landscape with clearly recognisable traces of regional culture. Kojetín Pond lies within the cadastral area of the municipality of Cholenice and forms part of the nature monument of the same name. It also belongs to the Rožďalovické rybníky Natura 2000 bird protection area (SPA, CZ20211010) and is considered an important ornithological area. For you, this means a place where the landscape is more than just a backdrop: Its classification as an ornithological area places birdlife and the protection of valuable habitats at the centre of attention.

Kojetín Pond and nature experience

Kojetín Pond is of interest to nature enthusiasts who also consider the landscape and regional characteristics when choosing a destination. The designation SPA refers to a special bird protection area within the European Natura 2000 network. You should check specific observations or access to individual areas separately on site.

St. Mark's Chapel: Architecture and History

A second focal point is St. Mark's Chapel. It was built in 1776 on the site of an older late Baroque wooden structure. Its design is described with unusual precision: the chapel has an elliptical nave with a semicircular apse. Its furnishings include a Rococo high altar and a Rococo pulpit. The chapel has been protected as a cultural monument since 1958. It therefore offers a concentrated insight into architecture, furnishings and local history, without requiring you to distinguish between several different periods in one place.

Traces of cultural life

At the foot of the path to the Cholenice cemetery stands a stone cross. This small structure complements the larger cultural landmarks with a simple symbol of local remembrance. The history of the place also includes an amateur theatre association that was active in Cholenice in the past. It was founded in 1909 and was known for its theatrical activities not only in the Jičín area. This wording is explicitly historical: It describes the association's former significance, not any present-day activity.

Ples pod cylindrem

A distinctive cultural tradition is known as Ples pod cylindrem. It is a traditional ball with a long history. The event takes place annually and begins with the ceremonial entrance of men wearing top hats. Ples pod cylindrem also includes a participatory baptism ritual: Men and women can be baptised if they arrange for a godmother or godfather. This person holds a top hat over the head of the person being baptised. The custom gives the ball a clearly recognisable format of its own and distinguishes it from an ordinary dance event.

Orientation and further destinations

For regional orientation, road II/280 is also documented; it runs from Kopidlno to Smidary. If you would like to expand your search to include further destinations, you can also include Žlunice, Bukvice, Markvartice U Sobotky, Zámezí, Podhorni Ujezd A Vojice, Vršce, Kozojedy and Choteč in your further selection.

For the overarching travel overview: Jičín District.