Radomyšl

Radomyšl between church, museum and cycle route

Radomyšl brings together several clearly distinct attractions: a pilgrimage church, a Jewish cemetery, and a museum housed in a medieval granary. There is also a cycling tour that reaches Radomyšl via Cycle Route No. 1062. If you would like to consider culture and activity side by side during your trip, you will find specific starting points here for different interests throughout the day.

Pilgrimage church and Jewish cemetery

The Pilgrimage Church of Saint John the Baptist stands on a hill southeast of Radomyšl. The present church was built between 1733 and 1736. Along the path from the chateau to the pilgrimage church, a Jewish cemetery lies in a small wooded area. It contains 36 gravestones from the first half of the 19th century. For your cultural orientation, this creates a connection between a prominent religious building and a more secluded historic site, whose geographical relationship is defined by the path described.

History in the old granary

Today, the medieval granary in the rectory houses the Museum of the History of Radomyšl. Its exhibits cover the period from prehistoric times to 1918. Its archaeological focus is particularly distinctive: the museum displays a replica of the most significant archaeological discovery, the so-called vampire grave, which is associated with Radka. In addition to its broad historical scope, the collection therefore offers a specific detail through which the history of Radomyšl can be vividly understood.

Cycling and recreational and sports facilities

The “In the Footsteps of Radomyšl’s Monuments” cycling tour follows Cycle Route No. 1062 to Radomyšl. You can use this information if you would like to structure your trip not only around individual buildings but also around a cycling tour. The Koupaliště Radomyšl swimming complex is also relevant for planning around different interests throughout the day: it has a children’s playground as well as a tennis court and a volleyball court. The three facilities can be considered separately when choosing your activities, without equating them with the cultural and historical sites.

Different focuses for your trip

When planning your trip, you can consider architectural history, urban history, cycling, and play and sports separately. The historic sites provide fixed destinations, the cycling tour structures the active part of the day, and the Koupaliště adds further options with its children’s playground, tennis court, and volleyball court. When several interests come together, you can first consider your preferred focuses separately and then direct your further research accordingly. This leaves open whether architectural history, urban history, cycling, or the additional activities will provide the initial inspiration for you.

Other places on this overview

If you would like to explore other places on this overview in addition to Radomyšl, you will find Kocelovice, Horní Poříčí, Volenice, Měkynec, Libějovice, Slaník, Mačkov, and Libětice here: Kocelovice, Horní Poříčí, Volenice, Měkynec, Libějovice, Slaník, Mačkov and Libětice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Strakonice District.