Nová Ves U Chotěboře combines a long history with architecture, a memorial site and a cycling excursion option. The present-day castle, the Church of St. John of Nepomuk and the memorial to the fallen of the First World War each offer a different focus; the Stezka poznání is suitable for cycling excursions. When planning your visit, it is important to consider access: the castle is not open to the public, while the church is open to the public on Christian holidays and during regular services.
Local History and Landscape
The municipality was founded in the 13th century and lies above the Doubrava Valley. These two facts give the description of the place both a historical and a landscape dimension: its founding places Nová Ves U Chotěboře in time, while its location describes its relationship to the valley. Both should be distinguished from the building histories of individual sights. This makes it possible to view the history of the place as a broader story without equating the founding of the municipality with that of a single building.
Castle and Castle Park
An earlier castle dating from 1709 was demolished before the present-day castle was built in 1873. A large castle park extends around the castle. The castle is used as a children's home and is not open to the public. Therefore, do not plan a public interior tour. The year 1873 marks the construction of the present-day castle, not the founding of the municipality. The transition from the earlier castle to the present one gives the local building history its own point of reference in time.
Church of St. John of Nepomuk
The Church of St. John of Nepomuk is designed in the Neoclassical style and has a cross-shaped nave. The style identifies the architecture, while the cross shape describes the form of the nave. The church is open to the public on Christian holidays and during regular services. If you plan to visit, check in advance which holiday or service coincides with your travel dates. This will allow you to plan your visit around the stated opportunities for access while also appreciating the church's architecture as a focus in its own right.
Memorial to the Fallen
The memorial to the fallen of the First World War stands in the square in front of the school building. It depicts a statue of a soldier holding a tall rectangular slab. Its location and depiction complement each other: the square establishes where the memorial stands, while the figure and slab form its subject. Its focus differs from that of the castle and church, as it commemorates the fallen.
Stezka poznání as a Cycling Excursion
The Stezka poznání is suitable for cycling excursions and connects 22 municipalities and towns via a total of 52 stops. There are information boards at 42 stops. This makes it different from a single cultural site: its focus is a series of stops spanning several municipalities. When choosing what to do, there is a clear distinction between a visit focused on local architectural history or remembrance and a cycling tour along a route that passes through multiple places. This can help you decide whether you are more interested in individual historical topics or in a cycling excursion.
Discover more destinations: Golčův Jeníkov, Úsobí, Přibyslav, Kunemil, Skuhrov, Sobíňov, Podmoky, Borek.
For the broader travel overview: Havlíčkův Brod District.
