Štěnovický Borek combines a historically shaped village landscape with gently rolling agricultural countryside. Two almost connected street villages, rural architecture and the Chapel of Saint Vojtěch give the place a distinct cultural identity. The area also contains traces of a medieval settlement and a significant granite deposit. Travellers choosing a destination for specific cultural and landscape themes will find several perspectives here, rather than just one main attraction.
Villages and Cultural Landscape
The municipality lies in gently rolling, predominantly agricultural countryside with a high proportion of woodland and water. In more detail, forests alternate with large arable fields, grassland and smaller groups of water bodies. Thus, cultivated land sits alongside wooded and water-rich areas; the landscape cannot be reduced to open fields alone. This offers a distinct perspective for planning your trip alongside the architectural and cultural monuments: the changing landscape elements are also part of the place’s character.
Štěnovický Borek consists of two almost connected villages laid out as street villages. In this settlement pattern, buildings are arranged along a street. The municipality preserves an ensemble of traditional vernacular architecture, so it is not only individual houses but also the village layout that draws interest. If you are interested in rural building styles, the interplay between the settlement pattern and the preserved buildings is an important part of the village landscape.
Farmsteads, Granary and Chapel
A large Baroque granary survives as a prominent remnant of the former farmyard. House No. 16 is one of the well-preserved Neoclassical farmsteads, with gate structures along the road towards Tymákov. The granary and the farmstead offer two different ways to explore rural architectural history: the granary represents the farm’s former economic activity, while House No. 16 exemplifies Neoclassical rural architecture. Together, these examples add specific building types and periods to the picture of the street villages.
The chapel dedicated to Saint Vojtěch stands at Planiny. This octagonal Baroque building was constructed in 1685 and is a Category II state cultural monument. Its date, style and form can be clearly identified: the year indicates when it was built, while the octagon describes its distinctive shape. Along with the farmsteads and granary, the chapel reveals another aspect of the architectural heritage, without needing to combine these different buildings into a single architectural history.
Pilgrimage and Medieval Traces
A pilgrimage takes place at the Chapel of Saint Vojtěch every year on the second Sunday after the saint’s feast day. If you would like to plan your trip around this date, check the dates for the relevant year, as details may vary from year to year. The feast day provides a recurring point in the annual calendar, while the specific date remains important for planning.
The Džbánek archaeological site offers a different historical perspective: remains of an abandoned medieval settlement, a farmyard and a fortified manor are preserved there. These three elements point to different aspects of life at the site in the past—settlement, farming and fortification. Unlike the farmsteads and chapel described above, these are traces of an abandoned medieval complex. They broaden the picture of the cultural heritage with a much older historical layer.
Geology also adds to the cultural themes. A significant deposit of high-quality granite lies between Nebílovský Borek and Planiny. Alongside the village layout, architecture and medieval remains, the local rock formations offer another distinct aspect of the area.
Discover more destinations: Dýšina, Tymákov, Chrást, Nezbavětice, Nezvěstice, Pilsen, Šťáhlavy, Lhůta
For the broader travel overview: Plzeň-Město District.
