Discover Mišovice through its distinctive attractions: the Muzeum Mirovicka has ten exhibition sections spread across a main building and a former parish barn; in Pohoří, a medieval church complex is a prominent feature of the built-up area. These cultural attractions can be combined with walks and cycling in the surrounding area.
Muzeum Mirovicka: ten sections at two locations
The Muzeum Mirovicka is in Pohoří, a part of the municipality of Mišovice. Eight sections are in the main building, and two are in a former parish barn near the museum building. This layout is a useful point of reference when planning your visit: the exhibition is spread across two locations.
One section brings together geology, mining, mineralogy and living nature. It presents the basics of the geological structure of the region and the surrounding area, and describes mining activities in various parts of the Mirovicko region. It also covers the Celts’ gold panning at Skalica, described as the region’s oldest mining activity. The subject matter thus ranges from geology to the use of mineral resources.
Church complex and monuments
The Church of St Peter and St Paul in Pohoří dates from the late 13th century and is mentioned as early as 1369. It stands on a slight rise in the eastern part of the village and is a significant feature of the built-up area. It is surrounded by a disused cemetery, enclosed by a wall with an entrance on the western side. Together, the church, cemetery and wall form a unified complex.
A statue of St John of Nepomuk stands in front of the western cemetery wall, south of the cemetery entrance. Its position helps orient visitors around the church. Another notable landmark is in Mišovice itself: the column-shaped wayside shrine stands in front of the gabled façade of house No. 34. It is visible from afar, is considered a significant feature of the municipality and is a protected monument.
The Chapel of St Lawrence is about 300 m east of Svučice, on the road to Mišovice. Thus, in addition to the church complex in Pohoří, individual religious buildings are also of interest to local history.
Archaeology and countryside
One archaeological highlight is Hrad Hill, a few kilometres southeast of Pohoří. The hill is home to the ruins of a Late Hallstatt-period hillfort dating from the Celtic settlement, which in Bohemia is associated with the Boii tribe. Several Late Hallstatt-period burial mounds lie on the wooded hill of Malý Kosatín, about 1 km south of the hillfort. The people who lived at the hillfort are thought to have been buried in them. Hrad and Malý Kosatín therefore represent two distinct but nearby archaeological features: the hillfort and the burial mounds.
For outdoor activities, the area around Mišovice offers opportunities for hiking and cycling, walks in the forest and exploring the countryside. Cycle route CT311 runs from Mirovice through Mišovice and on via Minice to Pohoří. Its sequence of places provides a concrete guide for planning a bike ride; as route details may change, check the current route in advance.
Choose accommodation to suit your stay
When looking for a holiday apartment, consider which attractions you want to focus on during your stay: the museum’s exhibition sections, the church complex in Pohoří, the archaeological sites or outdoor activities in the countryside. Compare the stated location of a specific listing with the places you want to visit.
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See the regional travel overview: Písek District.
