Krakov: History, Village Green and Events

Krakov Between History and Village Life

Krakov is a destination for anyone who wants to get to know a place through its history, architectural traces, and events programme. When planning your trip, historical interest here combines with specific occasions that place the village and its surroundings at the centre. In particular, the village green and the surviving evidence from Krakov’s history give the municipality a clearly recognisable profile.

Historical Traces of Krakov

The first written mention of Krakov dates back to the reign of King John of Luxembourg. The documented history of the place therefore reaches far back and provides a firm starting point for taking a closer look at its development. A document issued by Albrecht von Kolowrat in 1450 also records older privileges that Bohemian rulers had granted to the holders of Krakov and Krakovec. The name Krakov thus appears in a historical context that extends beyond a single year and also includes Krakovec.

Village Green and Listed Buildings

Krakov’s spacious village green is one of the municipality’s most significant sights. For visitors who want to understand the character of a place through its public spaces, this village green is a particularly tangible point of reference.

A present-day inn is also located in a listed building. Another stage in the area’s architectural development concerns the former U Bendlů inn at house number 41: it was converted into a restaurant and two municipal flats. The present-day inn combines current use with listed historic fabric, while the former U Bendlů inn represents an earlier use as an inn and its conversion into a restaurant and two municipal flats. This information relates to the building’s former use and should therefore not be equated with a current accommodation offer.

Events for Discovering the Area Together

Krakov’s events programme includes the Staročeské máje. The children’s event “Po stopách rytíře Brtníka” is also part of the programme. One specific example took place on 24 August 2024: the child-friendly event “Po stopách rytíře Brtníka” led through the forests and meadows from Krakov to Krakovec. The route through forests and meadows also gave this event a clear connection to the landscape and physical activity. The route from Krakov to Krakovec made the landscape part of the child-friendly programme. For families, this specific event can be described as a shared outdoor experience. For families looking for shared experiences and local events when planning their trip, the documented focus on children is a relevant indication. At the same time, the route shows that Krakov and Krakovec were connected within the same event, without any further information about distances or accessibility being inferred from this.

Further Places for Your Research

If you would like to compare further destinations in addition to Krakov, here are the directly associated places: Malinová, Řevničov, Nové Strašecí, Řeřichy, Rynholec, Děkov, Svojetín, Velká Buková.

For the higher-level travel overview: Rakovník District.