Discover Fleißen: History, Art and Hotels

For a trip to Fleißen (Plesná), cultural history, church architecture, visual art and historic sites can be explored as different areas of interest. The topics range from an exhibition on Czech-Bavarian history to individual church buildings and memorial sites in Lomnička. When looking for a hotel, this distinction can help you tailor your stay to your interests.

History, Geology and Art

The Plesná exhibition presents Czech-Bavarian wartime and post-war history. Through the story of Adolf Penzel, the son of Plesná’s last German mayor, it illustrates how people of two nationalities lived together in the Czech-German border region. The exhibition also explores the area’s shared geological past. This brings together two perspectives: the history of life in the border region and the region’s geological past.

The TOSTA Gallery holds temporary visual art exhibitions and offers workshops for children. This adds an art program in a distinct format to the historical themes. Since the exhibitions are temporary, it is worth checking the current program before planning a visit specifically to see one. If you plan to attend a workshop, check its specific dates too.

Churches in Plesná

The Evangelical Church in Plesná is a Pseudo-Renaissance building with a tower erected in 1847. Inside is a Baroque altar with paintings of Christ on the Mount of Olives and the Last Supper. Historically, it was the first Evangelical church in the Cheb District to have its own parish. The building brings together architecture, altar furnishings and parish history.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception in Plesná has a different architectural history. Dating from the 18th century, it was originally Baroque and was remodeled in the Empire style in the 19th century. Different features provide a basis for comparison: the Evangelical Church is characterized by its Pseudo-Renaissance design, tower and Baroque altar, while the Church of the Immaculate Conception is distinguished by its transition from the original Baroque style to the Empire style. If you are interested in church architecture, these two buildings offer different points of reference in terms of period and style.

Jewish Cemetery and Other Sites in Lomnička

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Lomnička was dedicated to the Heart of Jesus Christ in 1895. The Jewish cemetery in Lomnička was established in 1822. The dates refer to different events: 1895 is the church’s dedication date, while 1822 is the year the cemetery was established. From Svobody Square in Plesná, the Jewish cemetery can be reached by following the yellow hiking trail marker toward Lomnička. An educational trail in Lomnička leads to the Jewish forest cemetery. For navigation, this gives you both a named starting point and a specific trail marker color.

A Natural History Highlight

The Radonka Spring is considered the most radioactive surface spring outlet in the Czech Republic. As a nature-related attraction, it differs from the exhibitions, churches and historic sites. It adds a distinct perspective on a spring to the selection, while the other areas of interest mainly concern art, architecture and history.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Cheb District.