Drahobudice can be explored through several themes closely connected to the village: an archaeological site on a hill, the Church of the Holy Trinity and its architectural history, and a cycling loop that passes through the village. For your stay, you can decide whether to focus on the ecclesiastical and archaeological traces or on the Vavřinecká dvacítka.
Archaeological Site and Architectural History
The Drahobudice archaeological site is located in the village itself, on a hill near the Church of the Holy Trinity, in the Na Valech area. In the NPÚ entry, updated on 28 January 2026, it is classified as a significant archaeological site in category ÚAN I. The site includes a ditch and indistinct remains of ramparts. The classification and these features provide different points of reference: the category classifies the site, while the ditch and rampart remains identify specific parts of the complex.
The Church of the Holy Trinity was built in 1753–1754 in the late Baroque style by I. J. Palliardi. The site is older: a church of Gothic origin previously stood here. Several Renaissance tombstones from the earlier church are embedded in the former cemetery wall. Thus, different historical layers converge at the same ecclesiastical site: the late Baroque building and funerary monuments associated with the earlier church.
The ossuary stands behind the presbytery on the east side of the church. A fresco dating from 1765 has been preserved there. It depicts Christ on the cross, as well as the Virgin Mary and Saint John the Evangelist. If you plan to make a point of seeing the fresco, check on its current condition beforehand, as the condition of individual elements may change.
The Vavřinecká dvacítka Through Drahobudice
The 22-kilometre Vavřinecká dvacítka cycling loop starts and ends in Zásmuky; at kilometre 15, it passes through Drahobudice. In the village section, it detours to the local church. It then continues along a flat section between fields towards Bečváry. The church is therefore a specific landmark in the village section, while Bečváry indicates the direction of the next part of the route.
The route follows footpaths, forest tracks and paved roads. These different surfaces are part of the route description, alongside the detour to the church and the subsequent stretch between fields. You can use this information to help plan your ride; before setting off, it is advisable to check the current route conditions, as they may change.
The Protected Lime Tree, Lípa v Drahobudicích
Another distinctive feature of the village is the protected lime tree, Lípa v Drahobudicích. It is protected for its exceptional growth, aesthetic value and role as a prominent landmark. A 2009 measurement gives its height as 17 metres, trunk circumference as 284 centimetres, and crown height and width as 14 and 13 metres, respectively. These measurements supplement the reasons for its protection with specific dimensions; its landmark value also describes the tree’s importance to the village landscape.
The archaeological site, church and lime tree offer different points of interest for a stay in Drahobudice. Those interested in architectural history will find several historical layers in the church and former cemetery wall. The route complements these cultural themes with a specific guide to a cycling loop. You can choose your focus based on whether you would most like to discover the village’s historical traces or learn more about the Vavřinecká dvacítka route.
Discover more destinations: Doubravčice, Choťovice, Tismice, Kšely, Tuklaty, Toušice, Němčice, Svojšice.
For the broader travel overview: Kolín District.
