Radenín’s historic sights range from traces of fortifications dating back to the 14th century to a park laid out in the 19th century. The castle, church and chapel span this period with architectural styles from the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Baroque. Anyone choosing a destination with history and architecture in mind will find several distinct themes here, rather than just one building period.

Castle History and Terraced Park

Radenín Castle developed from a medieval fortress. In 1578, it was expanded into a castle that became the centre of the estate. Parts of the 14th-century fortification walls and a later eastern gate have survived in the former castle grounds. The site’s history therefore encompasses both the earlier fortifications and its subsequent development into the centre of the estate.

In 1869, the castle was remodelled into its present form. The building has two wings and two storeys. One wing features pilasters and engaged columns; the second upper floor has a lunette cornice. The ground floor contains Renaissance cross and net-rib vaults, as well as barrel vaults with lunettes. These architectural features add specific forms to the chronology: they distinguish the building’s design from the older fortification remains, without requiring all elements to be attributed to the same building period.

The castle park also combines different layers of design. It was laid out in the 19th century as a Romantic terraced park on a Baroque foundation and descends from the castle over five terraces. The features described include a viewpoint, a masonry grotto and the surviving remains of an orangery. The castle courtyard, in turn, has a well and terraces. The park and courtyard thus offer different perspectives on the designed grounds: the stepped landscape on the one hand, and the courtyard with its own architectural features on the other.

St. Margaret’s Church and St. Barbara’s Chapel

St. Margaret’s Church is a single-nave building with a five-sided, closed chancel and a tower on the north side. Its core is Gothic. It also features a Renaissance cross vault from the second half of the 16th century and a Renaissance façade, also dating from the 16th century. St. Margaret’s has been recorded as a parish church since 1369 or 1384; the different dates should be retained as such.

St. Barbara’s Chapel stands on the south side of the church. It was built in 1732 as an octagonal Baroque chapel with a dome and features Baroque paintings. Its octagonal floor plan and dome give it a different architectural profile from the single-nave church. The two buildings therefore offer examples of different forms of sacred architecture, while the chapel remains distinct from the church. St. Margaret’s is occasionally used for services. If you plan to attend a service, confirm the date locally.

Jewish Heritage and Getting There

Radenín’s historic heritage includes the former Jewish ghetto and the Jewish cemetery. The cemetery has been restored and is maintained; about 300 gravestones remain. A description from 2021 states that it is open to the public. Check the current access conditions before visiting.

For travel, a timetable extract dated 24 August 2026 lists bus route 220 on a service from Tábor bus station via Radenín and Nuzbely to Chýnov. Check the service for your chosen travel date before setting out. This lets you plan your stay around the services that actually suit you, rather than assuming that one listed service represents the general timetable.

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