The historic centre of Tymákov was designated a rural heritage zone in 1995. In the north of the village, large masonry farmsteads with Neoclassical gates dating from around the mid-19th century are grouped around a triangular village square. For a stay with an interest in architectural heritage, this provides a clear focus: the village square and farmsteads represent the village’s character in a broader context, while individual properties and structural elements each have their own features. The heritage zone and the history of individual buildings address different questions.
Farmsteads with Different Structural Elements
Farmstead No. 71 comprises a log house, a masonry granary and a gate. The former Tymákov judge’s farmstead, No. 1, comprises a log house and a gate. So both properties have a log house and a gate; the masonry granary is an additional feature of Farmstead No. 71. This comparison shows that although the two farmsteads have elements in common, they differ in their composition. The farmstead numbers help identify which property each element belongs to. This makes it possible to trace the variety of historic architecture through specific features, rather than viewing the farmsteads as a single ensemble.
Chapel, Statue and Historical Context
Other buildings include the Chapel of St Wenceslas, which dates from 1881, and the statue of St John of Nepomuk on the bridge, dated 1849. Restored Hussite mounds are also among Tymákov’s historic features. The dates correspond to different features: 1768 is the construction year of the masonry granary at No. 71; the Neoclassical gates around the village square date from approximately the mid-19th century; 1849 refers to the bridge statue and 1881 to the chapel. The date of the gates cannot automatically be applied to the farmsteads as a whole. By contrast, 1995 marks the designation of the village centre as a rural heritage zone. This is a different kind of date from the construction years and dates of individual objects; the village’s history therefore does not consist of a single building phase.
Cross-Country Race and Planning Your Stay
The recurring cross-country race “Běh přes tři vsi” (Run Through Three Villages) passes through Sedlec, Lhůta and Tymákov and is 8.6 kilometres long. For editions up to and including 2026, the route runs through Sedlec, Lhůta and Tymákov and is 8.6 kilometres long; details for later editions may change. If you plan to make the race a fixed part of your itinerary, check the date and route for your chosen edition before travelling. The three place names and specific distance distinguish the sporting event from the village’s historical themes: it is an event alongside the farmsteads and buildings that form the cultural focus.
The two focuses also differ in terms of planning: the heritage zone and historic buildings provide the historical context of the village, while the cross-country race is tied to a specific edition. So if you are looking for a holiday apartment in Tymákov, first decide whether your stay is primarily about the village’s history or the race. In the latter case, the dates of your chosen edition should determine your plans.
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