Těmice can be explored through several distinct themes: the protected Church of St John the Evangelist, the Rybníček u Starých Hutí nature monument and Cycle Route 321, which runs through the village. A Masopust celebration in March 2025 adds a concrete example of local traditions. Together, these offer different possible points of interest, including architectural history, nature conservation, cycling and a dated festival programme.
Rybníček u Starých Hutí: protected communities
The nature monument is in Pelhřimov District, in the municipality of Těmice and the cadastral area of Těmice u Kamenice nad Lipou. It protects well-preserved natural communities with populations of highly endangered plant and animal species. Particularly notable examples include round-leaved sundew (Drosera rotundifolia), bogbean (Naumburgia thyrsifolia), minnows (Phoxinus phoxinus) and amphibians.
The examples range from plants to fish and amphibians. The focus is therefore not only on individual species, but also on the preserved communities. For visitors choosing a trip around nature and species conservation, this provides a specific point of interest: the protected features include both plants and animals and highlight the preservation of these communities.
Church of St John the Evangelist
The Church of St John the Evangelist has been mentioned in historical sources since 1359 and is a protected monument. Its core is Gothic, and it has a single nave. Its structure includes a prismatic tower, a rectangular presbytery and a rectangular sacristy; later alterations are also part of its architectural history.
The church’s mention in records since 1359 connects it with the history of the village, while its Gothic core and later changes help place its architectural history in context. “Single-nave” describes a floor plan with one main nave; the prismatic tower and rectangular rooms add to the architectural description.
A Mass that fulfils the Sunday obligation is currently held regularly on Saturdays. Check the times for the relevant season before visiting.
Cycle Route 321 through Těmice
The existing local Cycle Route 321 runs from Kamenice nad Lipou via Těmice to Kámen. The sequence of places shows where Těmice lies along the named route. For visitors combining a visit to the village with cycling, this provides a specific route connection: the route passes through Těmice.
This perspective differs from the village’s other themes. The cycle route focuses on a route, the church on architecture and Rybníček on nature conservation. Těmice can therefore be viewed from different perspectives, depending on your travel interests.
Masopust as a dated example
A Masopust celebration, described as traditional and revived, was held in Těmice on 1 March 2025. The masked participants gathered at the cultural centre, then the procession made its way through the village. In the evening, people gathered socially at the cultural centre. The event was suitable for children.
The programme of the 2025 edition brought together a gathering, a procession and an evening get-together. Unlike the church, which is associated with a historic building, Masopust represents a community festival tradition. Its specific date provides a point of reference for anyone interested in local customs.
Putting the dates in context
The information has different implications for planning: Mass follows a regular weekly schedule, Masopust is tied to a specific edition on 1 March 2025, and Route 321 describes a route. If you are planning your visit around Mass, check the seasonal times.
Discover more destinations: Putimov, Vyskytná, Utechovice, Křešín, Ježov Nad Želivkou, Nova Cerekev, Stojčín, Mezná U Pelhřimova.
For the overview of the wider area: Pelhřimov District.
