A Romanesque three-aisled basilica dating from the 12th century and an early medieval fortified settlement offer two distinct cultural and historical perspectives on Tismice. The village also lies in the valley of the Bušinec stream. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Tismice, you can plan your stay around these local highlights: explore the church architecture and archaeological history as separate themes, while walking-route directions offer further insights into the surrounding area. When planning, it is worth keeping the starting point and destination of each route in mind.
Basilica: Romanesque building and Gothic portal
The basilica is a Romanesque three-aisled church dating from the 12th century. Its three aisles comprise a central nave and two side aisles. Two towers stand on the west façade. The oldest surviving bell in the Kolín region hangs in the north tower; it was cast in 1442. A Gothic side portal dating from the mid-15th century is located on the south wall. Alongside the dating of the Romanesque building, these are specific details from the 15th century.
The basilica grounds include a mortuary chapel and numerous historic gravestones. These features broaden the focus from church architecture to burial culture. The building’s design, portal, bell and gravestones each add a distinct aspect to the historic ensemble.
Hradiště Tismice and its archaeological history
Hradiště Tismice is one of the oldest early medieval fortified settlements in the wider region and played a central role in the 8th and 9th centuries. The largest concentration of Avar-type finds in Bohemia has been discovered at the fortified settlement. Tismice’s municipal library is also connected with the history of the local Slavic fortified settlement: archaeological finds from the site are kept there.
From Hradiště, you can look out over the basilica in Tismice. This lets you explore the archaeological history of the village alongside another specific point of reference. Those interested in different historical periods will find a contrast here with the basilica’s Romanesque architectural history: Hradiště is associated with its central role in the 8th and 9th centuries and is early medieval in character.
On foot: two routes, two time estimates
From the village center, a green-marked hiking trail leads to Hradiště Tismice in about five minutes. Another walking route runs from the elevated plateau near Nová Ves down into the valley of the Tismice stream and takes about fifteen minutes. By direct comparison, the route to Hradiště is shorter; the estimates refer to different starting points and destinations.
Cycling in the regional context
Cycling is another regional highlight. The project “REGIONEM S VĚTREM V ZÁDECH,” implemented by the Municipality of Tismice, connects new cycle routes with existing ones. The new routes run, wherever possible, along quiet farm and public roads around Český Brod and Úvaly. Unlike the walking-route information for Tismice, the project describes a regional network and links to existing routes.
Virtual tour and visits
The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary in Tismice is listed as a cultural monument, and a virtual tour is available. A visit can be booked through the listed contacts. Confirm your booking in advance, as visiting arrangements may change.
Discover more destinations: Pečky, Rostoklaty, Býchory, Dománovice, Skvrňov, Mrzky, Konárovice, Grunta.
For the regional travel overview: Kolín District.
