Discover Nepolisy: Village Square, Church and Local History

Nepolisy offers several different points of interest for a stay: local history, a medieval village square, the Church of St. Mary Magdalene and a marked cycling route. If you are looking for a hotel in Nepolisy, you can first consider whether historical themes or a cycling trip are more important to your plans. The village can be explored through both its architectural and historical character and a specific cycling connection.

Local history from early settlement to the fortress

The earliest evidence of settlement in the area around Nepolisy dates from the 1st to the 4th century AD. The first surviving written mention of the village dates from 1299, when it was called Lepolisy. These are two different points of reference for establishing a timeline: archaeological evidence of settlement in the wider area and a later written mention of the name. The former fortress is also part of the village’s history: in 1513 it was uninhabited and subsequently gradually fell into disrepair. The village’s history thus encompasses early settlement, a recorded name and the later decline of a fortified structure.

The village square and church offer distinct points of interest

An unusually large medieval village square with a rectangular layout is one of Nepolisy’s distinctive architectural features. Its layout draws attention to the square itself, rather than just to individual buildings. The Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary Magdalene is a landmark visible from far away and was reconstructed in 1998. The village square and the church offer different points of interest: the form of a historic square on the one hand, and a distinctive standalone building on the other.

Vila Černých and archaeological finds

Vila Černých is privately owned and is the birthplace of JUDr. Josef Černý, Minister of the Interior of the First Czechoslovak Republic. Its original exterior appearance was preserved during reconstruction. The building thus combines a biographical connection with its preserved exterior, while remaining a privately owned house.

Archaeological finds discovered in 1904 in a field behind the local cemetery in Nepolisy are kept at the museum in Nový Bydžov. If you would like to include a museum visit in your plans, check this separately.

Other named places in the village

The locations of Boží kříž and the two statues also differ: Boží kříž stands in the park by the church in Nepolisy. The statue of St. John of Nepomuk is by the lower pond, while the statue of Panny Marie Boží is by the middle pond. These location details help distinguish the three objects. Before visiting, it is advisable to check their physical condition again.

Cycling route and seasonal highlights

A marked cycling route runs through Nepolisy, connecting Chlumec nad Cidlinou with Nový Bydžov. If you plan to use this route, check the signage and the condition of the cycle path before setting out. This will help you place Nepolisy in the context of a cycling trip between the two named places.

The village square offers a seasonal highlight: numerous lime trees and horse chestnuts bloom there in May and June. The intensity of the bloom varies from year to year. This time frame can therefore help with your planning without implying that the bloom will be equally abundant every year.

Discover more destinations: Třesovice, Měník, Petrovice U Nového Bydzova, Lejšovka, Libřice, Chlumec Nad Cidlinou, Urbanice, Mokrovousy

For the broader travel overview: Okres Hradec Králové.