Radenice combines village history with a distinctive landscape feature: the Chapel of Saint Anthony stands in the village square, while Holý vrch rises above the village. Historic houses, crosses and a memorial add to the local sights. Field paths towards Bory and Cyrilov offer views of Novoměstsko and Velkomeziříčsko; a preserved cultural landscape lies nearby. There is plenty to explore, from individual historic features in the village to the surrounding landscape.

Village history and the chapel

Radenice was once divided into two parts. The larger historic part was first mentioned in writing in 1481, and the smaller part in 1483. These dates therefore refer to two different parts of the village’s history. The Chapel of Saint Anthony stands in the village square. It was built in 1901 and renovated in 1994. The earliest written mentions thus long predate the chapel’s construction; the two sets of dates refer to different things. When exploring the village’s development, you can distinguish between its historic division and a specific building.

Other traces of history

Architectural landmarks include vernacular houses from the 19th century. A memorial commemorates those who fell in the First and Second World Wars. Two crosses also differ in their materials and locations: a syenite cross stands at a bend in the road to Jívoví, while a marble cross dating from 1898 is in front of the inn in Radenice. The old „Tiský dvůr“ manor farm lies by the Radenice forest. The historical sights thus range from houses and a war memorial to the crosses and the old farmstead.

Holý vrch and the surrounding area

Holý vrch rises above Radenice to 662.2 metres above sea level. The mountain is a mineralogical locality where quartz, smoky quartz, feldspar and tourmaline can be found. Its elevation and mineral deposits offer two different perspectives: it is both a striking landscape feature and a point of interest for anyone interested in mineralogy. Field paths towards Bory and Cyrilov offer views of Novoměstsko and Velkomeziříčsko. A preserved cultural landscape can also be found near Radenice. The landscape extends from the individual hill to a wider area in the surrounding countryside.

Events as a reason to visit

The Antonínská pouť takes place every June. Its programme includes a church service and entertainment. If the festival is important to your trip, check the exact date in advance before planning your overnight stay. Another event is the Běh kolem Holého vrchu: the route runs through Radenice and over Holý vrch. It is a half marathon covering 21.1 kilometres. Thus, a recurring June event with a festival programme and a race route with a set distance offer two different ways to plan a visit. The festival provides a seasonal reason to come, while the race connects Radenice with the hill along its route.

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