Habry offers several distinct starting points for a stay: a former synagogue in the historic centre, a Baroque church, historical stories and the 13-hectare Haberský rybník. Its buildings, connections to medieval history and landscape feature offer different ways to get to know the town. When planning, you can decide whether architecture, history or landscape matters most to you.

Synagogue and Architectural History

The former synagogue is in the historic centre, northwest of the main square. Its location makes it a clear point of reference for Habry’s architectural history. It was built in 1825 or 1828, with a distinctly Neoclassical exterior. After it was converted into a cinema, essentially only the original perimeter walls and roof structure remained. The building thus brings together a Neoclassical exterior and a later change of use, while preserving substantial parts of its original fabric.

Another building with a clearly identified style that you can visit is the Baroque Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Alongside the synagogue’s Neoclassical exterior, it offers a tangible comparison between Baroque and Neoclassical styles. If you choose architectural forms as your focus, this contrast provides a thread for exploring Habry’s cultural heritage.

Historical Connections

Another historical connection is Táborec, associated with the military camp of Jan Žižka and his army in 1422. Táborec is also home to a large stone seat on which the military commander is said to have rested. The year anchors the account of the military camp in history, while the rest at the seat remains a story passed down over time. A specific historical event and a more cautiously phrased personal episode thus sit side by side.

The Haberská stezka offers a different historical perspective. In the time of the Přemyslid dynasty, this historic route connected the Znojemsko region with Prague and passed through Habry. It therefore represents a broader historical context than the account of the military camp associated with 1422. Distinct from this route is the cycling tour from Chotěboř through Vepříkov to Světlá nad Sázavou, which also passes through Habry. If you plan to take this cycling tour, check the route and conditions before setting out.

Landscape and Nearby Area

Haberský rybník provides a landscape feature alongside the architectural and historical themes. With an area of 13 hectares, it is a defining feature of Habry’s landscape. This measurement adds a different perspective on the town to its architectural styles and historical connections.

Habry’s Jewish cemetery is about two kilometres from the town, in Březová alej, a protected landscape area. Its surviving gravestones include Baroque and Neoclassical examples. The two styles appear once again, this time on gravestones rather than on the buildings in the historic centre. The locations differ too: the former synagogue is in the historic centre, while the cemetery is about two kilometres from the town.

For the wider travel overview: Okres Havlíčkův Brod.