Those choosing Němčice as a destination can decide how much to focus on local history and the surrounding nature. At the centre are a statue of the Virgin Mary and a wooden bell tower with a history involving two locations; outside the village centre, forests and a marked hiking trail offer other points of interest. There is also a bus connection to nearby Býchory and the recurring Němčická pouť. You can plan your trip according to your interest in historical details, the landscape, or a specific event.
Monuments and their dates
In the centre of Němčice stands a statue of the Virgin Mary, erected in 1890. Beside the road towards Býchory is a wooden cross depicting the Crucifixion, dating from 1898. The monument to those who fell in the First World War was unveiled on 18 September 1921; it was created by sculptor Václav Drobník from Kolín. The sequence of dates helps place these memorials as distinct chapters in the village’s history, from the statue of the Virgin Mary through the cross to the war memorial.
The wooden bell tower has a distinctive history of location: until 1919, it stood where the current bus shelter is. In 1921, it was moved to its present location in the village centre. For this building, its former and current locations are as much a part of its story as the dates.
Older historical connections
A memorial house in Němčice dates from 1612. The year 1445 takes us further back: at that time, a manor farm or fortified estate there was owned by Jan z Němčic. These historical points therefore span an earlier period of ownership and a dated memorial house, preceding the monuments of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Forests, hiking trail and event
The forests around Němčice are visited every year by mushroom pickers from the wider area. A marked hiking trail also runs through the area; for navigation, it is advisable to check the local signage. Both draw attention to the landscape, but in different ways: mushroom picking is a recurring annual activity, while the hiking trail provides a marked route for walking.
The Němčická pouť is a recurring public event. Amusement rides, a football tournament and dances were announced for 2021 and 2026. If you want to plan your stay around this event, check the dates for the relevant edition. Unlike the mushroom pickers’ annual activity, this reason to visit depends on the specific event date.
Getting there and practical planning
Němčice has a good bus connection to nearby Býchory. If you plan to travel by bus, check the current services before your trip. Fishing licences and permits are sold at the Němčice municipal office on weekdays; confirm their current availability before travelling. The timetable and the municipal office service address different planning needs: the connection to Býchory and a fishing permit for your stay.
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