Komarice brings together the history of a Renaissance castle, a centrally located chapel, recurring customs and a pond landscape that is still managed. When planning your trip, it is important to note the different conditions: the castle is currently closed to the public for renovation work, and you should check the specific date of Masopust before travelling. The building’s history, annual dates and landscape each offer a different perspective on the town.

Castle history and current visitor information

Komařice Renaissance Castle was created between 1565 and 1566 by converting the original moated castle, at the direction of Jiří Kořenský z Těrešova. The building’s history thus spans the moated castle and the Renaissance complex.

The building’s current condition is also relevant to a visit: after years of neglected maintenance, the castle is in very poor condition. It is currently not open to the public because renovation work is under way. Before travelling, check again whether access arrangements have changed.

Chapel at the centre of the street green

The Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk stands at the centre of Komařice’s street green, west of the municipal office. The present-day masonry chapel was built in the Neo-Romanesque style. Its precise location and distinctive architecture make it an easy landmark for finding your way around the town.

The year “MDCCCLXVII”, or 1867, appears on the façade. It adds a specific detail to the building’s architectural features. Since 1993, a Mass has been held in the chapel every year on 16 May. If you would like to plan your trip around a recurring annual date, this offers a fixed point of reference.

Masopust: celebrations and local customs

Masopust takes place every year on a Saturday in Komařice and Pašinovice. In Komařice, a brass band accompanies the procession with the song “Červená růžičko”.

The Masopust tradition also includes a symbolic burial of Masopust on Tuesday. The customs continue, with minor changes; the procession programme can also vary slightly from year to year. If you are planning your trip specifically for Masopust, check the date of the next event in advance.

Pond landscape and well-maintained structures

Komařice has an extensive pond system that is still managed, although it now belongs to a different owner. Its management is part of the local cultural landscape and offers a different focus from the history of the castle and chapel.

The landscape around the municipality also has cultural points of interest: many chapels and crosses are still maintained.

Planning around travel dates

The two recurring dates differ considerably when choosing when to travel: Mass in the chapel is held every year on the fixed date of 16 May, while Masopust takes place every year on a Saturday. You will therefore need to check the specific date of the next Masopust; the castle’s ongoing renovation raises a separate question about access.

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For the main travel overview: Okres České Budějovice.