Únice combines a long history with a striking landscape vista. From the viewpoint on Březový vrch, you can look out over the gently rolling landscape in which Únice is situated. The village is characterised by a dispersed settlement along a single road, an irregular triangular village square and small-scale buildings. If you are looking for a destination where local history and landscape both matter, Únice offers concrete points of interest for each.
Historical Traces in Únice and Hubenov
The first historical mention of Únice dates from 22 January 1308. On that day, Bavor III of Strakonice gave the village to the Order of St John. The gift also included adjoining meadows, fields and ponds—the record therefore concerns not only the village itself, but also parts of its surrounding area at the time. For the village’s history, the date is linked to a specific event and a named benefactor.
Hubenov has its own early date: the village district was first mentioned in writing in 1345. The years refer to different events. 1308 marks the gift of Únice, while 1345 is the first written mention of Hubenov. If you are putting the history of both places in context, it is worth distinguishing between these dates.
Village Layout and Architectural Details
Únice is laid out as a dispersed settlement along a single road. In the northern part, the village ends at an irregular triangular square. Near the largest farmstead stands a small bell tower with a pyramid-shaped roof; beside it is a cast-iron cross. Wayside shrines stand at the edge of the village along the road.
These features offer different ways of looking at the village: the course of the settlement, its northern end at the square, and individual architectural markers near the farmstead and along the roadside. Their forms also differ markedly—from the triangular square to the pyramid-shaped roof and the cast-iron cross. Anyone interested in the structure of a village can take in both its overall layout and its small details.
Březový vrch and the Landscape
Březový vrch reaches 570.8 m above sea level and is considered a notable natural asset. Its undeveloped, wooded area is preserved for recreation. At the viewpoint, another perspective opens up: a view across the gently rolling landscape in which Únice is situated. Březový vrch thus combines a destination for an excursion with a distinct impression of the landscape and a natural area of its own. When choosing a destination, you can weigh this feature alongside the village’s historical and architectural details.
Getting There and Masopust
Road III/13911 connects Únice and Hubenov to the national road network from Strakonice and continues on to Třebohostice. The road number is a specific point of reference for your journey. Check the current route before setting out, as local conditions may change.
Masopust was celebrated in Únice in 2024 and 2025. If you would like to combine your trip with the festival, check the current dates locally in advance.
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