Nova Ves I offers cultural and historical sites, a notable spot on Bedřichov and a natural monument as different things to discover. When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to consider what matters most to you: are you interested in the church and its memorial, drawn to the natural monument, or would a trip during the annual June event suit you better? The following places and topics offer some specific pointers.
Church, Bedřichov and Remembrance
The Church of St. Wenceslas in Nova Ves I has roots dating back to around 1300. The church and its entire complex are listed in the Central Register of Immovable Cultural Monuments of the Czech Republic. For those interested in cultural history, this brings together the church’s early history and the listing of the entire complex in the register of monuments.
The Bedřichova vyhlídka viewpoint lies southwest of Nova Ves I on Bedřichov, 279 metres above sea level. A commemorative plaque was unveiled at the monument on Bedřichov on 18 June 2005. Its texts are in Czech, German and English. The viewpoint and the monument thus offer two different ways to engage with Bedřichov: one through its location and elevation, the other through remembrance and the multilingual plaque.
Nature at Lom u Nové Vsi
The Lom u Nové Vsi Natural Monument is of geological and palaeontological significance and serves as a refuge for endangered species and biological communities. The pond is home to a significant amphibian population, including Triturus vulgaris and Triturus cristatus. The animals’ visibility varies by season, so nature watching and visits focused on cultural history offer different experiences.
For orientation: the natural monument lies one kilometre west of Nova Ves I. 500 metres beyond the village, an unmarked farm track branches off to the left from the Nová Ves I–Velim road and leads there. As field conditions can change, it is advisable to check them before your visit. The location and turn-off help with orientation; the fact that the farm track is unmarked is a practical difference from a marked trail.
Planning Cycling Routes and Events
Cycling route 0109 runs through the municipal area in the direction of Kolín, Cerhenice, Pečky and Milčice. As the current numbering may change, check it against up-to-date route information before setting out.
According to a description from 2020, the Stezka českých animátorů (Path of Czech Animators) connects Kolín with Nová Ves u Kolína and introduces notable Czech visual artists and animators, including Vladimír Jiránek, Zdeněk Miler and Jiří Trnka. The same description names Václavské náměstí in Nova Ves I as its endpoint. Route details may have changed, so check the route before setting out.
The Válka v krajkách (War in Lace) commemorative event recalls the Battle of Kolín and takes place annually in June. The event venues include Křečhoř, Lošany and Nova Ves I. Check the dates and programme for the relevant year before travelling.
A useful comparison when choosing when to travel: Válka v krajkách takes place in June, while the visibility of amphibians varies by season. When choosing a holiday apartment in Nova Ves I, you can first decide whether the event month or nature watching should determine your travel dates.
Discover more destinations: Přehvozdí, Kolín, Klášterní Skalice, Veltruby, Radovesnice I, Zalešany, Choťovice, Lošany.
For the broader travel overview: Kolín District.
