Chlumec nad Cidlinou can be explored through a variety of themes: late Gothic and early Renaissance architectural history, an exhibition about the town and its surroundings, a natural monument, as well as theatre and leisure activities. This lets you plan your trip around your main interests rather than giving every stop equal weight. There are several different ways to explore architecture and history, while nature and family activities offer their own highlights.

Architecture from different eras

The Church of St Ursula at Klicperovo náměstí was built between 1536 and 1543, during the rule of the Pernštejn family. Its style combines Late Gothic and early Renaissance elements. It is the only surviving building from the Pernštejn era in the Pocidliní region. Its construction dates, stylistic classification and regional significance give the church a clearly recognisable place in history.

The “Město v zahradách” educational trail offers another way to explore Chlumec’s architecture. It leads through the town and introduces notable buildings and architectural monuments. It is a good fit for a visit focused not just on one building, but on architecture as a whole. Karlova Koruna offers a glimpse of a different period in architecture: the building was constructed between 1721 and 1723 with the involvement of the architect Jan Blažej Santini-Aichel and the master builder František Maxmilián Kaňka. Its contrast with the Church of St Ursula brings two distinctly different periods of architectural history into focus.

Local history at the Loreta Museum

The Loreta Museum is housed in a former pilgrimage site that later served as a hospital and poorhouse. The building was reconstructed in its present form in 2001 and has served as the town museum since 2002. Its history therefore brings together several different uses before its conversion into a museum.

The exhibition covers Chlumec nad Cidlinou and the surrounding area. It focuses mainly on the modern period, with a smaller section devoted to archaeological finds from prehistoric times and the Middle Ages, as well as the remains of the former water castle. Anyone interested in the town’s development will find both a focus on more recent history and a complementary look at earlier periods. The museum and the buildings offer different perspectives: the museum presents a themed exhibition, while the buildings provide tangible examples of architecture and its historical context.

Pamětník Natural Monument

The Pamětník Natural Monument protects wet meadows, wetlands in former and partially flooded sand pits, small woods on gravel, and heat-loving meadow communities. Its protected features include rare plant, insect and bird species. Nature is therefore the focus here, with a range of habitats and several groups of species.

This sets Pamětník apart thematically from the buildings and museum exhibition: the focus here is on protected habitats and rare species. If you would like to include nature alongside culture and history in your travel experiences, this perspective adds an ecological dimension to the town’s themes.

Theatre and leisure activities

Klicperův Chlumec is an annual amateur theatre festival organised with the support of the Královéhradecký kraj and the town of Chlumec nad Cidlinou. If the festival is a deciding factor for your trip, check the specific event dates in advance. As a recurring cultural event, it differs from the buildings and exhibitions: whether you can attend depends particularly on when you plan your visit.

Fajnpark offers entertainment for the whole family, with its attractions divided into education, experiences, sports and nature. This classification offers several ways to enjoy the park without limiting it to a single area of interest. Another option is Karlova Koruna, where visitors can choose between a traditional guided tour about the history of one of the most important noble families and an indoor exhibition about horses and parforce hunting. The tour and exhibition have different focuses. Check the seasonal programme before your trip if one of these activities is important to your plans.

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Mokrovousy, Králíky U Nového Bydžova, Běleč Nad Orlicí, Osice, Humburky, Těchlovice, Praskačka, Dolní Přím.

For the overview of the wider area: Okres Hradec Králové.