Discover Čestlice: Water World and Local History

Čestlice offers a range of reasons to stay: Aquapalace Praha, with its water and sauna worlds, and historic sites such as the Church of Saint Procopius, the statue of Saint Wenceslas and the monument to the heroes of the First World War. When planning your trip, it is worth considering leisure and cultural attractions separately. This lets you choose the focus that suits your reason for visiting, rather than treating the different places as a single offering.

Water World and Sauna World

Aquapalace Praha is located in the Průhonice–Čestlice commercial zone and can be reached via the D1 motorway, exit D6. The Water World covers 9,150 m². The Sauna World is divided into Finnish saunas, Roman baths and outdoor saunas. This gives you two distinct points to consider when making your choice: the area of the Water World and the specifically named types of sauna. Consider whether you would especially like to focus on the Water World or one of the three types of sauna; both areas offer distinct experiences within Aquapalace. Check the latest operating details before your visit. It is also a good idea to check the road signs and traffic conditions for your journey, as signage at the interchange and traffic can change.

Church of Saint Procopius

The Church of Saint Procopius is a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. A small church already stood on the same site in the 14th century; the church was built largely in 1863–1864. This means the earliest history of the church site goes back further than the construction of most of the present church. The two dates mark different historical phases: a small church on the site in the 14th century and the main construction of the church in 1863–1864.

Statue and Monument

The statue of Saint Wenceslas is a Baroque sandstone sculpture dating from 1785. It stands in a triangular, park-like square on Václava Vaniše Street in Čestlice. Its material, style and date distinguish the sculpture from the Church of Saint Procopius, most of which was built in 1863–1864. In a direct comparison of dates, 1785 precedes the church’s construction period; a single year is given for the statue, while the church’s dates span a period and are qualified by “largely.” The square adds a specific location: its triangular shape and park-like design are useful landmarks, as is the street name.

The monument to the heroes of the First World War stands at the intersection of the roads leading toward Dobřejovice and Říčany. Its location is thus identified by a road junction and two directions, while its subject is the commemoration of the heroes of the First World War. It differs in how it commemorates the past from the other historic sites: the church focuses on construction phases, the statue on a Baroque sculpture, and the monument on remembrance of the First World War.

Choose Your Stay by Theme

These different focuses make it easier to decide what brings you to the area. If you are looking for hotels in Čestlice, you can use this focus as a starting point for planning your stay.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Praha-Východ.