Riverside setting and character of the town
The Novohradka flows through the area of Hrochův Týnec from east to west. Hrochův Týnec lies in the Polabian Lowland on the river’s left bank, at its confluence with the Ležák stream. The east–west direction describes the river’s course through the area; the left bank and confluence pinpoint the town’s location more precisely. Alongside this landscape perspective, historic buildings offer a separate reason to choose the town. You can therefore first decide whether you are more interested in the riverside setting and cycling, or in architectural history and architecture.
Kostel sv. Martina Church: three centuries of architectural history
Kostel sv. Martina Church stands on a hill above the square. The present-day church dates from 1723–1728. It preserves the southern Zeller Chapel of the Virgin Mary, dating from 1680; on the north-west side is the tomb of the Liliewald family, dating from 1830–1831. Different points in time are thus brought together at the church: the chapel is older than the present church building, while the tomb comes from a later period. The sequence spans the 17th to the 19th century. The hill above the square provides the setting for this layering of periods.
Castle and garden house
Hrochův Týnec Castle lies south-west of the square and was supplemented by a Chapel of the Virgin Mary. The castle garden contains a single-storey brick garden house with a mansard roof. A mansard roof has angled roof slopes; the technical term describes this type of roof. The castle chapel and garden house offer different points of comparison in architectural terms: the chapel is an addition to the castle, while the garden house is described in terms of its number of storeys, masonry and roof style. This adds another perspective on the town’s architectural history alongside its church architecture.
A detail on the burgher house
The burgher house in Hrochův Týnec has a triangular gable decorated with vases and festoons. Festoons are garland-like decorative elements. Both the basic shape and the ornamentation of the gable are thus specified: the triangular outline contrasts with the vases and festoons used as decoration. The burgher house broadens the architectural perspective beyond the church and castle. Unlike the garden house, the emphasis here is not on the roof style, but on the gable and its decoration.
Cycling as a separate part of the trip
A route website, last updated in 2011, lists a 62 km cycling route, “Krajinou Ležáku, Žejbra a Krounky,” starting at Hrochův Týnec railway station. Check the route’s current course and conditions before setting off. For choosing where to visit, this is a different option from exploring architectural history: the route is a separate cycling topic, while the church, castle and burgher house offer various historic and architectural details. If you plan to cycle, the distance and starting point can help you when checking the route in detail.
If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can assess Hrochův Týnec according to the focus of your stay: architectural history or cycling on a 62 km route.
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For the wider travel overview: Chrudim District.
