Petrovice II can be explored through a variety of traces: the early Gothic Church of St. Martin, evidence of a former fortress, the site of the Stará Huť glassworks, and a lookout tower with a more recent technical history. Anyone who likes to place specific buildings and archaeological evidence in context when choosing somewhere to stay will find several clearly distinct themes here. The local setting also includes a wooded area used for recreation.
Church of St. Martin and its architectural details
On the edge of Petrovice II, in the direction of Uhlířské Janovice, stands the Church of St. Martin, dating from 1350. It is an early Gothic building. The vault of the presbytery, dating from 1544, has also been preserved in the same church building. The presbytery is the chancel; the dates refer to different aspects: 1350 to the church, and 1544 to the surviving vault in this part of the building.
The wooden bell tower in the cemetery has been repaired several times; according to an inscription on its base, it dates to 1659. The wooden structure, repairs and inscribed date form a distinct historical trace alongside the church’s architecture.
Fortress and glassworks: distinct traces
The deep cellars beneath Farm No. 1 are significant evidence of the former fortress of Petrovice II. This trace should be distinguished from the remains of the glassworks: it points to an earlier fortification, while Stará Huť represents the history of glass production.
The site of the Stará Huť glassworks in Petrovice II is classified as a significant archaeological site. The foundations of the production hall, measuring 14.7 × 13 metres, have been preserved there. In addition, the stone structure of the cooling furnace survives to a height of nearly two metres. The production hall and the furnace structure are two distinct architectural remains at the site.
Lookout tower: technical history and the climb
The lookout tower in Petrovice II was built as a transmission mast by Český Mobil in 2004. It opened to the public in spring 2005. The dates refer to different milestones: construction as a transmission mast in 2004 and the start of public access in 2005. The main observation platform is 30 metres above the ground and can be reached by climbing 158 spiral steps. The number of steps gives a concrete sense of the climb. If you are planning a visit, please check in advance whether public access is currently available.
Wooded surroundings and local character
Petrovice II and the neighbouring settlements lie in a wooded area used mainly for recreation by owners of weekend and holiday homes. The local description therefore includes both tangible traces of the past and a recreational setting. When choosing a destination, you can consider whether you are more interested in dated architectural history and historic archaeological sites or in a wooded environment. The different themes give Petrovice II a character that is not limited to a single building.
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