Milovice U Hořic combines a church complex located almost in the centre with several historic monuments. An outdoor swimming pool and paths in the area around the autocamp are also things to consider for your stay. This brings cultural history, swimming and exercise together as distinct attractions. In particular, check the seasonal opening of the outdoor pool and the bicycle bus timetable in advance.
Church and Local History
The Church of St Peter and Paul complex lies almost in the centre of Milovice u Hořic. The ensemble includes a cemetery and an octagonal mortuary built into the perimeter wall. The church was originally a Gothic building; the surviving Gothic elements date from the second half of the 14th century. It was listed as a cultural monument by 1972 at the latest. The town’s medieval importance is also reflected in its church administration: the Church of St Peter and the rectory formed an administrative centre that was important to the surrounding parish villages.
The church, rectory and school developed along an important highway that connected the southwestern lands with Poland via Prague and Hradec. A later chapter in the history of transport is told by the Panská hospoda building: from 1754 to 1788, it served as a post station on the Saxon-Moravian postal route and was associated with an inn and a butcher’s shop. The building is now privately owned and should only be viewed from public space.
Monuments Around the Cemetery
Several monuments highlight different aspects of local history. The statue of St John of Nepomuk stands in front of the cemetery. Its pedestal inscription dates from 1812; the statue was restored in 2009. In the park in front of the local cemetery stands the Immaculata statue, made of Hořice sandstone; according to its inscription, it dates to 1899. Beside the cemetery, along the side of a path lined with linden trees, stands the statue of St Francis of Paola. Its relief depicts St Wenceslas and St Ludmila, and the inscription dates the monument to 1799.
The Cyril and Methodius cross can also be dated: it stands at an intersection near the cemetery, dates from 1854 and was restored in 1888, 2001 and 2009. The monuments each have different details to focus on: inscriptions and dates, the material used, a figurative relief and restoration history. Those particularly interested in architectural and local history will find several specific points of interest here, though not every monument tells the same story.
Outdoor Swimming Pool, Paths and Seasonal Connections
Koupaliště Milovice u Hořic has a swimming pool with treated water, a slide and a diving board. There is also a children’s paddling pool with a slide. Check the seasonal opening before your trip so that you can realistically include the outdoor pool in your plans.
There are marked hiking and cycling trails in the area around Autocamp Milovice. Check the conditions of individual routes on site. From June to September, seasonal bicycle buses run through Milovice in the Podkrkonoší region, along a route between Hradec Králové and Vrchlabí. For your specific travel date, it is advisable to check the current operating days and timetable. This allows you to consider the possible activities and the seasonal bus service separately, without assuming a particular route or combination.
Accommodation in Milovice
Autocamp and outdoor swimming pool Milovice u Hořic offers cabins, bungalows and four mobile homes, each for four people and with a covered terrace. If you choose your accommodation by type, you’ll find several different types of accommodation at this location.
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For the regional travel overview: Jičín District.
