A square west tower at St. George’s Church, exhibitions about several artists and a 505-metre-high viewpoint give Javornice a range of different attractions. You can choose between sacred architecture, art, views and outdoor activities when planning your trip. Practical conditions also vary: a visit to the artists’ studio is part of a guided tour, while access to Jahodová hora depends on the condition of the path.
St. George’s Church: Architecture and Artwork
St. George’s Church is a single-nave building with a rectangular floor plan. A square tower projects from the west façade. An extension adjoining the church contains a sculpture group depicting Christ on the Mount of Olives. The building’s geometric form and a specific religious subject stand side by side. The complex is an immovable cultural monument. If you are interested in church architecture, the floor plan, tower and extension offer different architectural details to focus on.
Artist Memorials and Exhibitions
The memorial to Marie and Vojtěch Sedláček combines two different exhibition themes: a permanent exhibition of paintings by Vojtěch Sedláček and a section on the lace art of Marie Sedláčková-Serbousková. A guided tour also includes the painter’s studio and the artists’ shared home. The visit can therefore offer insight into their working and living spaces, in addition to the works on display. If you particularly want to see these rooms, plan a guided tour and check in advance when visits are possible.
A separate memorial room is dedicated to Josef Korejz Blatinský. The works on display include depictions of villagers wearing traditional dress from different parts of Bohemia, Moravia and Slovakia. Other subjects include landscapes, houses and customs. The range of themes therefore extends from people and clothing to places and everyday traditions. If you want to compare different artistic focuses, the memorial to Marie and Vojtěch Sedláček features paintings and lace art, while the memorial room dedicated to Josef Korejz Blatinský presents people, landscapes and their surroundings.
Jahodová hora and the New Year Tradition
At 505 metres, Jahodová hora is the highest point in Javornice; it lies above the Betlém district. From there, you can enjoy a view of the Orlické Mountains. The mountain can be reached via a preserved section of the old Imperial Road. As conditions may change, check the state of this section before your visit. The view and access therefore offer two different points to consider when planning: the panorama from the mountain and the route there.
A special occasion is the New Year’s Day gathering at around 2 p.m. Since the 1980s, tourists and people of goodwill have come together there, joined hands and wished one another happiness and health in the new year. If you want to plan your trip around this gathering, check the date for the relevant year in advance. This helps you distinguish the recurring tradition from a visit focused primarily on the view.
Sports and Recreation Area
The sports and recreation area includes a playground for children aged three to fourteen. The athletics facilities include a 110-metre straight with four lanes and a tartan surface, as well as a long-jump facility and a shot-put sector. These details show the range of facilities in the area without conflating them into a single activity. When planning, you can decide whether the playground or the specifically listed athletics facilities are the right focus for you.
When looking for accommodation in Javornice, it helps to first decide on the purpose of your stay: a guided tour is relevant if you want to see the studio and home, the New Year date matters for the traditional gathering, and access via the old Imperial Road is important for Jahodová hora. These distinctions give your planning a practical starting point before you choose a hotel.
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For the broader travel overview: Okres Rychnov Nad Kněžnou.
