Radim offers several distinct themes for a stay: Radim Castle, a well-preserved Renaissance residence of the lesser nobility; the Neo-Gothic Chapel of the Holy Redeemer; and Lom u Radimi, with its fossils. Other attractions include a Baroque stone bridge and the old hillfort site of Na Šancích. If you are looking for a destination that combines cultural and natural heritage, you can decide whether architectural history, a castle visit or geological history should shape your stay.

Radim Castle and its guided tours

Radim Castle was built in 1610 and, in its well-preserved state, is one of the clearest examples of a rural Renaissance residence of the lesser nobility. It offers two perspectives: the Renaissance describes its architectural style, while the residence of the lesser nobility describes the building’s function. This combination is interesting if you want to understand not only an architectural style but also how a castle was used historically.

Three main guided tours are offered at Radim Castle, including a special tour for children. Before travelling, check whether seasonal arrangements apply to the tours. The castle garden is free to enter during the castle’s opening hours. Access is therefore tied to those hours; check the current opening times before your visit.

The chapel and traces of history

The Chapel of the Holy Redeemer is Neo-Gothic. It was built in 1891–1892 and consecrated in 1893, and is located in the park on the village square in front of the school. The construction and consecration dates are distinct; together, they place the building’s origins in the late 19th century.

A sandstone statue of Saint John of Nepomuk stands beside the chapel entrance. Advent concerts for Radim residents are regularly held in the chapel. Its architectural history is thus complemented by a recurring local cultural tradition.

Radím’s Baroque stone bridge was reconstructed after the floods of 2013. Its restoration adds the story of a specific flood event to the area’s historical traces. The old Slavic hillfort site of Na Šancích is located in Radím. It points to a different historical layer than the surviving buildings: here, the focus is a hillfort site, not a later structure.

Fossils and practical information

At Lom u Radimi, evidence of the activity of a Cretaceous sea’s waves and numerous fossils of marine organisms have been preserved. The natural monument was designated to protect an important palaeontological site. The geological traces and fossils therefore offer a different focus from the buildings and their history: at Lom, the subject is the history of the Earth and life in the sea.

Visitors to Lom u Radimi can use a covered seating area, a bicycle stand and a rubbish bin. As visitor facilities may change, check the current situation on site. Radim is also on the local Pečky–Kouřim railway line. If you are considering travelling by train, check the current timetable for the line in advance.

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