Discover Lhoty U Potštejna

The Homol Pilgrimage Site is a distinctive cultural and historical landmark in Lhoty U Potštejna. Homol lies between Borovnice and Lhoty U Potštejna. The pilgrimage complex combines an early Baroque church with other religious and architectural features. Its history dates back to the 1690s; it was designated a national cultural monument in 2018.

History of the Homol Pilgrimage Site

The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows in Homol was founded in 1692 and consecrated in 1696. That same year, in 1692, construction began on the pilgrimage site “Na Homoli” under the direction of Countess Terezie Eleonora z Ugarte, owner of the Borovnice estate. The Homol pilgrimage complex in Lhoty U Potštejna was declared a national cultural monument in 2018. These dates distinguish the beginning and early development of the site from its much later designation as a monument. Those interested in the history of religious sites will find a clear timeline here, spanning from the late 17th century to recognition as a cultural monument.

Church, Chapels, and Stairway

The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows is an early Baroque single-nave church with a tower. “Single-nave” describes a church building with one nave, while “early Baroque” identifies its architectural period. The pilgrimage complex also includes two chapels and a stairway. The access stairway to Homol has 153 steps and 16 landings. The complex’s charnel house dates from 1778. It helps to distinguish the church as an individual building from Homol as a larger ensemble: the information covers both the church’s design and other parts of the pilgrimage site.

Waterways in Lhoty U Potštejna

The local area includes the waterways Brodec, Hájecký potok, Lhotský potok, and Prorubský potok, as well as the pond Chmelnický rybník. These names add a list of local waterways to Homol’s cultural and historical significance. They offer another way to get a sense of the destination without limiting your visit to pilgrimage architecture alone.

Bus Stops and Route Planning

The IREDO stop directory dated May 11, 2026, lists the bus stops “Lhoty u Potštejna,,Homole” and “Lhoty u Potštejna,,náves.” If you are traveling by bus, these are the relevant search terms for checking the timetable. A route marked in blue was established in 2010 from the signpost at Pod Velešovem to Lhoty u Potštejna and the pilgrimage site of Homole, also known as Homol, and via Malá Lhota to Polom. If you are considering following the route on foot, check the current markings and trail conditions before setting out. You should also check the timetable for your travel date.

If you are looking for a hotel in Lhoty U Potštejna, you can first decide whether Homol’s pilgrimage history and architecture are the main focus you want for your trip. Then plan around the timetable and route conditions for your specific travel dates.

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