Křivsoudov: Church History, Castle Remains and Želivka Reservoir

Křivsoudov combines impressive historical traces with a landscape shaped by the Želivka Reservoir. If you are looking for a place in the Czech Republic with cultural history, distinctive architectural details and a rural setting for your stay, you will find several starting points here for varied discoveries.

Church, Town Hall and Castle as Historical Focal Points

The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary was built at the end of the 13th century as a fortified Gothic church. Inside, there is a Renaissance crypt belonging to the Střela z Rokyc family. A visit to this building therefore takes you through several historical periods without requiring the individual features to be conflated: the fortified Gothic complex and the later crypt belong to different chapters of church history.

You can discover another distinctive detail at Křivsoudov Town Hall. Its façade bears the town's coat of arms, which Křivsoudov has used since the second half of the 14th century. At the site of Křivsoudov Castle, parts of the outer wall and courtyard wall, as well as a northern earth rampart, have survived. The castle site complements the preserved buildings with visible traces of a fortification.

A smaller historical feature can also be found along a transport route: the Křivsoudov road bridge on the road between Alberovice and Čechtice spans an unnamed stream. The year 1848 can be seen on the bridge. For your walk, this detail provides a specific point of reference where architectural history and local route connections come together.

Landscape at the Želivka Reservoir

The Želivka Reservoir is a dominant landscape feature in the area around Křivsoudov. The Černý potok, which flows through Křivsoudov, also feeds the reservoir. This connection gives the choice of location a clear landscape dimension: in addition to historic buildings, the relationship between the town, the stream and the waterscape is also part of exploring the area.

History to Take Part In

At the 2025 Czech History Day in Křivsoudov, historical military camps with guided commentary were part of the programme. There was also a family quiz on Czech history with 11 stations. If you are travelling with children or would like to learn about historical topics through more than just buildings, this documented event programme demonstrates an engaging way of exploring history. For the chronological context, it is important to note that both programme items relate to the 2025 Czech History Day.

Which Accommodation Location Suits Your Stay

When looking for accommodation in Křivsoudov, you can take the focus of your days into account. Historical discoveries lead to the church, town hall, castle site and road bridge; the landscape aspect directs attention to the Želivka Reservoir and the Černý potok. Accessibility via the D1 motorway is also a practical reference point for your planning. Before booking, you can therefore decide whether your stay should focus primarily on cultural and historical impressions, the landscape or a combination of both.

More Places for Your Travel Planning

If you would like to select additional destinations besides Křivsoudov, you will find Načeradec, Vojkov, Nova Rabyne, Chlum, Litichovice, Xaverov, Ostředek and Pysely here.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Benešov.