Řimovice combines cultural history with varied forests and fields in its surroundings. The Chapel of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross shapes the village square; local customs and the Water Cup are also part of the picture. For your stay, historical themes, cycling and a possible event date may therefore all be important.

Chapels and village history

The first historical mention of Řimovice dates back to 1380 and is associated with Jan Očko of Vlašim, who later became the second Archbishop of Prague. The early date thus also connects the village with Prague’s ecclesiastical history.

The Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk dates from 1732, while the Chapel of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross dates from 1872. The Nepomuk Chapel is therefore 140 years older; the Chapel of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross shapes the village square.

The mention from 1380 and the two chapels belong to different periods: the first date points to the village’s early history, while the others refer to specific religious buildings. Together, they connect Řimovice’s early history with the history of religious architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries.

Landscape and cycling

The landscape around Řimovice consists mainly of varied forests and fields. The area is suitable for cycling tourism. The focus on the landscape is therefore on the surroundings, while the chapel on the village square shapes the village itself.

The chapels on the village square and the forests and fields in the surroundings represent two different scales: the village setting and the surrounding landscape. Cycling tourism connects the latter with a specific activity.

Customs and the Water Cup

Traditions observed in Řimovice include Masopust, Easter celebrations and the raising of the maypole. These customs complement the architectural history with local cultural themes. Those interested in local culture can therefore consider these traditions, as well as the chapels, as a cultural focus.

A report from 2022 describes the Water Cup pond-crossing races as an event that has recurred since 1937, with interruptions.

The competitions include crossing a wooden bridge by bicycle or wheelbarrow. The bicycle features both in the Water Cup and in cycling tourism, but in different contexts: as a form of competition in one case, and as an activity in the surrounding area in the other.

The event’s historical recurrence and your specific travel dates are two different considerations: if you want to experience the race, check the event date before booking.

Dining and travel planning

“Hospůdka pod hrází” is located in the Řimovice municipal office building. If you are considering stopping there, check that it is currently open before your visit.

When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to first decide what you want from your trip. The chapels, village history and customs are suited to a cultural focus; the forests, fields and opportunities for cycling tourism are suited to a landscape-oriented stay. For the Water Cup, your decision depends on the event date.

Discover more destinations: Drahňovice, Studený, Křivsoudov, Čakov, Kuňovice, Tisem, Smilkov, Slapanov

For the overview of the wider travel region: Benešov District.