A Romanesque portal with 23 quatrefoil motifs, a hexagonal wooden bell tower and a green-marked hiking trail give you specific points of interest for a trip to Přelíc. The Church of Saints Peter and Paul combines a building from the second half of the 14th century with a precisely described main entrance; at the cemetery, bells from different centuries contribute to the history of the village. There is also an archaeological find near the village and Přelíc’s location on the edge of Džbán Nature Park. This lets you plan your stay around cultural history and nature without committing to a fixed itinerary.
Church and Romanesque Portal
The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is a building from the second half of the 14th century. Its main entrance features a Romanesque portal made of marlstone, richly decorated with 23 quatrefoil motifs. A quatrefoil is a four-lobed ornamental shape. The details specify the material, position and pattern: marlstone identifies the building material, the main entrance locates it on the building, and the number 23 describes its design. The portal is therefore a specific architectural detail, while the construction date provides a broader historical context for the church. The two details complement one another without equating the building’s date with the portal’s style.
Bell Tower and Historic Bells
A hexagonal wooden bell tower from the 17th century stands on a stone base in the western part of the cemetery. Its shape and materials offer a different perspective on architecture from the ornamented marlstone portal: here, the layout, wood and base take centre stage. The bells also have their own historical details. The middle bell dates from 1486 and bears a relief of Saint Peter. The largest bell was cast in 1679 by Prague bell founder Bedřich Schönfeld. There are 193 years between the two dates. The bells can therefore be compared chronologically: for one, its position and relief are specified; for the other, its size, founder and casting year.
Archaeology and Local History
Another way to explore history leads to the surrounding area: a pagan burial ground was excavated near Přelíc in 1894. The find provides evidence of prehistoric settlement in the area. This extends the historical perspective beyond the medieval dates of the buildings and bells. Those interested in the history of the village will find a range of topics here: the church and its portal, the bells in the wooden tower, and archaeological evidence of earlier settlement in the area.
Hiking Trail, Nature Park and Getting There
A green-marked hiking trail runs through Přelíc; check the markings before setting out. Přelíc is also located on the edge of Džbán Nature Park. The hiking trail is a specific route detail, while the park’s location describes the village’s connection to the surrounding landscape. These features complement the cultural attractions with hiking and nature. For getting there, the Přelíc, samota stop is a named point of reference: a PID stop list from June 2026 assigns it to bus route 627. Check the timetable details before travelling.
When looking for an apartment, you can decide in advance what you want to focus on during your stay: will the trip centre mainly on architectural history, the archaeological past, or hiking and the landscape? This question can help you match Přelíc’s different themes to your own travel interests, without having to commit to a fixed daily itinerary.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Královice, Žižice, Dřetovice, Malé Kysice, Cvrčovice, Podlešín, Třebíz, Jemníky.
For the overview of the wider area: Okres Kladno.
