Get to know Hornice through its archaeological periods, local architectural styles and landscape features. Notable points of interest include a fortified hilltop settlement, the Tvrz Hornice fortress, chapels and the waters of the municipality.

Hilltop settlement and Tvrz

A fortified hilltop settlement is located on Turecký kopec, within the cadastral area of the municipality of Hornice. Its settlement dates back to the 10th century. The Tvrz Hornice fortress represents a later historical phase: pottery finds date its period of use from the transition between the 13th and 14th centuries to the mid-15th century. These dates mark two distinct periods in the area’s history—a settlement in the 10th century and a medieval fortress phase.

A ditch and rampart remain on the eastern entrance side of the fortress. Their position gives this area a distinct shape. The route to Tvrz described in 2026 leads from the southeastern edge of the village along the houses to the Bobák pond and across its dam. Check local conditions for access before your visit.

Chapels and memorials

The Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk in Hornice has a rectangular floor plan and a three-sided apse, and is built of brick. It was completed in 1920–1921. A marble memorial plaque dating from 1922 is set into the chapel; it bears the names of First World War victims. The building’s completion and the plaque therefore have two consecutive dates. The floor plan and the apse describe different aspects of the building’s design.

The Výklenková kaple Hornice is a small religious structure with a Neoclassical appearance. It stands at the Hornice–Velký Újezd–Kojatice crossroads. A wayside shrine on the road to Kojatice is another local landmark. Hornice offers a variety of architectural forms and local settings, from the chapel at the crossroads to the wayside shrine by the road.

Ponds and waterways

Hornický rybník lies on the eastern edge of Hornice. To the west of the municipality, the Bihanka enters its cadastral area after flowing through the Asuán pond. The details differ both in direction and in type of water feature: a named pond lies on the eastern edge of the village, while a watercourse enters the cadastral area from the west after flowing through Asuán.

The former Hornice castle grounds were built in the 14th century next to today’s Obecní rybník. The annual pond harvest also takes place at Obecní rybník. In 2025, it was reported that the event attracts more than 1,000 people from the surrounding area each year. If the pond harvest is relevant to your travel plans, check the event date before you travel.

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