Between four linden trees on the village square in the centre of Zeleneč stands a niche chapel with a bell tower. It was built in 1863 and has been a protected cultural monument since 1958. Together with another protected monument on the northern edge of the village, it offers a tangible point of reference for anyone interested in a place’s history and architectural details.
Cultural Monuments in the Village Centre and on the Outskirts
The chapel contains a stone statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. The village square, bell tower and statue give the building distinct features that are well worth looking at together. The chronology is also revealing: almost a hundred years separate its construction in 1863 from its designation as a cultural monument in 1958. This creates a clear chronological link between the building’s history and its later protected status.
A second cultural monument is the stone cross on the northern edge of Zeleneč, on the road to Svémyslice. It differs from the chapel both in form and location: here, a solitary cross stands on the outskirts, while the chapel, bell tower and statue are on the village square. If you’d like to include historical details in your trip plans, these are two distinct points of interest rather than a long list of similar attractions.
Golf as a Separate Focus
AGEL Golf Mstětice offers a different theme. The 18-hole golf course is inspired by classic Scottish links courses and lies in a gently rolling landscape with bunkers and water features. The description therefore covers both the type of course and specific features of the landscape in which it is set.
The facilities also include a 280-metre driving range with 30 hitting bays, target greens, a chip-and-pitch green and a putting green. The course is designed for experienced and recreational golfers. For your planning, this is a different kind of travel interest from the cultural monuments: the golf course offers a sporting focus, while the chapel and stone cross provide historical points of reference. Check current access and booking options before planning a visit.
Planning for Trains, Buses and Cycling
Zeleneč is in fare zone 1 of the Prague Integrated Transport system. The listed services are Czech Railways train lines S2, S22 and S9, as well as bus line 353. This information can help you include public transport in your travel plans. As routes and fares may change, it’s worth checking the timetables and fare information for your travel date.
Cycling is also part of local planning: a planned cycle path around the data centre site was intended to form part of the Greenway Jizera main cycling route.
This leaves you with several different questions to consider when planning your trip: are you mainly interested in the protected historic buildings, golf, or travelling on the listed train and bus routes?
Discover more destinations: Modletice, Veliká Ves, Mukařov, Svetice, Výžerky, Květnice, Sibřina, Mnichovice U Říčan.
For the broader travel overview: Okres Praha-Východ.
