Číčenice can be explored through two themes: the village’s architecture and the various opportunities for activities and excursions. The chapel on the village green, a house with a distinctive gabled façade and the history of a blacksmith’s workshop offer different points of interest. There is also a circular cycling route through Číčenice, along with walking destinations and places in the surrounding area.
Chapel and Village Green
The Chapel of St. Wenceslas stands in the centre of the municipality on the village green. The listed building is made of masonry and has a rectangular floor plan. An octagonal lantern-style bell tower rises from the roof ridge. The chapel thus offers two distinct features to observe: the building’s simple floor plan and the octagonal structure above the roof. Both features provide a tangible point of reference if you are interested in the architectural history of the village.
House No. 17 demonstrates a different building style. The two-storey building is predominantly constructed using log construction, and its gabled façade faces the village green. Compared with the masonry chapel, the house offers a different perspective on local architecture: here, the log construction and the façade facing the village green take centre stage. The two buildings therefore differ both in their construction and in their orientation.
Blacksmith’s Workshop and Craft History
The farmhouse No. 11 with blacksmith’s workshop was probably built in the 18th century and remodelled around 1848. The blacksmith’s workshop and the journeyman’s lodging are a surviving example of the working and living spaces of a 19th-century craft business. They are also direct evidence of the development of communal blacksmiths’ workshops in South Bohemia. This ensemble brings together an uncertain early date, a later remodelling and a specific craft-related significance. Its importance lies not only in the blacksmithing itself, but also in the connection between the workspace and the lodging.
Getting There, Cycling and Excursions
Číčenice railway station is on lines 190 České Budějovice–Strakonice–Plzeň, 193 Netolice–Týn nad Vltavou and 197 Číčenice–Nové Údolí. There is a passenger waiting room at the station. As railway and station information can change, check the latest information from České dráhy before travelling.
The “Za krokodýly do Protivína” circular cycling route passes through Číčenice and is about 35 km long. Route availability and conditions may change, so check the current situation before setting off. It is a specific option for travellers who would like to include cycling in their plans, alongside the village’s architectural and craft-related attractions.
Jaroslav, a flooded open-pit mine visited by tourists and anglers, is nearby. Also nearby is Klús, a remote hamlet where Vít Fučík Kudlička lived. Both places offer points of interest distinct from the buildings in the centre: Jaroslav is a place visited by sightseers and anglers, while Klús is associated with Kudlička’s life story.
The village districts of Strpí and Újezdec are recommended for walking. When planning your trip, you can choose between architectural history, the cycling circuit, the Jaroslav open-pit mine and the recommended walking destinations. If you are looking for accommodation, you can choose where to stay based on which of these themes matters most to you during your trip.
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For the broader travel overview: Okres Strakonice.
