Číčenice: Chapel on the Village Green and a History of Blacksmithing

Číčenice offers several distinct points of interest to consider when planning a trip: architectural history on the village green, a property with a smithy, rail connections, a cycling route through the village and destinations in the surrounding area. If you are looking for a hotel, you can first consider whether your stay will be shaped mainly by cultural history, a cycling trip or arriving by train. The buildings, routes and connections mentioned here provide concrete guidance.

The Chapel and Architectural Styles on the Village Green

The Chapel of St. Wenceslas stands in the centre of the municipality on the village green. The listed masonry building has a rectangular floor plan. An octagonal lantern-style bell tower rises from the ridge of the roof. This describes both the chapel’s location in the village centre and one of its distinctive architectural features.

House No. 17 is another example of local building styles. The two-storey building is constructed mainly using log-building techniques, and its gabled façade faces the village green. The chapel and the house offer different architectural points of reference: a listed masonry building with a rectangular floor plan, and a house whose log construction and gable end facing the green define its form. If you are interested in rural architectural styles, these are two specific features to focus on.

The Smithy and the History of Craftsmanship

The Usedlost čp. 11 s kovárnou, a property with a smithy, was probably built in the 18th century and remodelled around 1848. Its construction in the 18th century is considered probable, while the remodelling is dated to around 1848. The smithy and the journeyman’s accommodation are a surviving example of the working and living spaces of a 19th-century craft business. They are also direct evidence of the development of municipal smithies in South Bohemia. So this is not just about the age of a building, but also about the connection between the craft and the living spaces associated with it.

Rail, Cycling Route and Nearby Destinations

Číčenice railway station is on routes 190 České Budějovice–Strakonice–Plzeň, 193 Netolice–Týn nad Vltavou and 197 Číčenice–Nové Údolí. There is a waiting room for passengers at the station. Rail services and station facilities may change, so check the timetable and station information with České dráhy before travelling. The routes listed provide concrete reference points for coordinating your journey with your travel day.

There is also a named cycling route through the village: the “Za krokodýly do Protivína” circular cycling route is about 35 km long. Plan for the approximate distance and check current route conditions before setting out, as conditions and availability may change. A hike to the local districts of Strpí and Újezdec is also recommended.

Nearby, Jaroslav is a flooded open-pit mine visited by tourists and anglers. This is a different kind of excursion from the village’s architectural and craft history. Also nearby is Klús, a remote hamlet where Vít Fučík Kudlička lived. These destinations add different themes to the local history, though they do not have to be part of the same walking tour.

Discover more destinations: Pivkovice, Hoslovice, Štěkeň, Malenice Nad Volynkou, Libětice, Krajníčko, Krty-Hradec, Lom

For the broader travel overview: Okres Strakonice.