Discover Trhová Kamenice

You can plan a stay in Trhová Kamenice from several different angles: the museum combines a distinctive history of the building with its present-day use as an exhibition venue; events are scheduled in May and June; and the nature-related themes range from former granite quarries to protected areas. When deciding on your trip, it is worth considering these highlights separately. Events have specific dates, while individual attractions may have their own access information.

Museum in a historic building

The Trhová Kamenice Museum is housed in a former fishpond castle. The building was converted into a rectory in the Baroque style; today, it houses a museum and exhibition spaces. The Baroque style refers to the building’s historic conversion into a rectory; the museum and exhibition spaces are part of its present-day use. Keeping these periods distinct helps you understand the building’s history and current function when viewing the museum visit in its cultural and historical context.

The Haunted Cellar is located in the museum building on the square next to the church. Access may vary seasonally. If you plan to visit the Haunted Cellar during your stay, take this seasonal restriction into account and check access for your intended travel dates.

Events in May and June

A pilgrimage takes place each year in May at the pilgrimage chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk, on the saint’s feast day. The Trhovokamenická pouť also takes place in May, on Raisovo náměstí, before or on the feast day of Saints Philip and James. The two events are tied to different saints’ feast days. If you want to travel specifically for one of these events, check the date for the relevant year; the month alone is not enough for precise planning.

“Sejdeme se na rynku” takes place on the first Sunday in June, starting at 10 a.m., in the square. It includes craft markets and a cultural program; program details may change. The distinction is useful when choosing your dates: the events mentioned above in May are tied to saints’ feast days, while the June event is tied to the first Sunday. Before your trip, check the event date and program if a particular program item is important to you.

Landscape and protected nature

After quarrying ended, the former granite quarries at Lomy filled naturally with water, and trees grew around them. The area therefore combines its history of granite extraction with the subsequent natural transformation of the landscape. At Lomy, the focus is on the history of quarrying; Zubří, by contrast, brings together heathland, springs and wetlands.

The Zubří Nature Reserve includes a matgrass heath with spring outlets. Peat and wetlands form around these in lower-lying areas. This brings together different features: the matgrass heath and the wet areas at lower elevations. Both the vegetation and the springs are part of what characterizes the area.

Upolínová loučka is a protected natural monument where globeflowers grow. Visitors must not enter the meadow. Follow the current nature-protection signs and respect this clear boundary when planning your visit.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Chrudim District.