Baroque Chapel and Its Architectural Design
Krasíkovice is home to an 18th-century Baroque chapel on the village square, with an unusual hexagonal floor plan. A tented roof is crowned by an open polygonal lantern. The floor plan shows the shape of the building from above; the roof and lantern add to the view of its structure. Anyone interested in historic architectural forms in rural areas will find a tangible point of reference for the local culture here.
The chapel has been preserved in its original form and has been protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic since 1958. Its construction date and the start of its protection provide two different points of reference in time: the chapel dates from the 18th century, while its monument protection has been in place since 1958. This distinction helps avoid conflating the building’s origins with its later protected status; both are relevant to understanding the chapel.
Wayside Shrines and a More Recent Commemorative Feature
Wayside shrines are also among the area’s cultural landmarks. A substantial masonry wayside shrine dates from around the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries and contributes to the character of the rural landscape. A stone column wayside shrine stands in the southeastern part of Krasíkovice; it probably dates from the 18th century. The dates have different degrees of certainty: the column shrine’s attribution to the 18th century remains probable, while the masonry shrine is dated to around the turn of the century. The two descriptions thus differ in architectural form, location and dating.
A more recent point of reference is the modern replica of the Pech memorial stone. It was installed in the summer of 2020 southwest of Krasíkovice, beside a field path. Unlike the chapel and the wayside shrines, it is a modern replica; its installation date and location distinguish this commemorative feature from the older structures.
Circular Routes and a Walk
For visitors planning to get some exercise, the Pelhřimov Ring II is a clearly identified route: it passes through Krasíkovice, is a circular route and is 47.5 kilometres long. Its length and circular layout make it possible to identify it as a distinct, longer route. Anyone wishing to include a longer circuit in their travel plans can use these details as a starting point.
The Želivský Circuit is described differently: it reaches Krasíkovice at kilometre 32 and then follows the red-marked hiking trail to a hilltop between Krasíkovice and Radětín. Here, the route marker, trail colour and destination are the key details. The two descriptions therefore provide different kinds of guidance: the Pelhřimov Ring II is described by its circular layout and total length, while the Želivský Circuit is described by its course from a specific kilometre marker.
There is also a practical option for a walk: a few steps along the walking path bring you to Kapří farma (Poříčský dvůr), where you can stop for refreshments. This adds an opportunity to take a break along the way to the architectural and route-related points of interest. Anyone not focusing exclusively on longer routes can include this walk in their travel plans too.
A Focus on Culture or Routes
If you are considering accommodation in Krasíkovice, you can include the chapel, wayside shrines and memorial replica as points of interest related to local architecture and history; the routes described offer different ways to explore on foot. This lets you decide whether local culture or a longer tour should be the focus of your stay, without committing to a fixed itinerary.
Discover more destinations: Horní Cerekev, Černovice, Martinice U Onšova, Buřenice, Vojslavice, Vitice, Proseč Pod Křemešníkem, Vyskytná.
For the broader travel overview: Pelhřimov District.
