Discover Petrovice II

Petrovice II combines a remarkable local history with a wooded setting. For you, this creates a destination where sacred architectural history, traces of former crafts and a viewpoint come together to offer different discoveries. The individual landmarks are located in Petrovice II or on its edge and give the place an unusually multifaceted character.

Church, Fortress Traces and a Dated Bell Tower

On the edge of Petrovice II, in the direction of Uhlířské Janovice, stands St. Martin’s Church, dating from 1350. The building is Early Gothic; the vaulting of the presbytery from 1544 has also been preserved. Several historical layers thus converge in one church building, and can be distinguished during a cultural exploration of the area.

Traces of the past can also be found beneath Farm No. 1. The deep cellars are significant evidence of the former Petrovice II fortress. The cemetery is also home to a wooden bell tower that has been repaired several times. According to an inscription on its base, it dates from 1659.

Stará Huť: Archaeological Traces of the Glassworks

Another focal point is the site of the Stará Huť Glassworks in Petrovice II. It is classified as a significant archaeological site. The foundation walls of the production hall, measuring 14.7 × 13 metres, have been preserved. In addition, the stone structure of the cooling furnace still stands to a height of almost two metres. These dimensions make the former facility easier to imagine and give the name Stará Huť a concrete historical meaning.

The site is therefore particularly interesting for you if, during your stay, you would like to include not only representative architecture but also preserved traces of production and archaeological evidence. The glassworks complements the church and the fortress traces with another chapter of the local history.

Petrovice II Observation Tower

The Petrovice II observation tower was built by Český Mobil in 2004 as a transmission mast. Its main viewing balcony is 30 metres above the ground and can be reached via 158 spiral-staircase steps. The tower was opened to the public in spring 2005. Its documented construction history distinguishes it from an exclusively historic viewpoint: its origins lie in a technical function, while the viewing balcony adds the view as an independent feature of the area.

Wooded Surroundings and Further Orientation

Petrovice II and the neighbouring settlements are situated in a wooded area used mainly for recreation by owners of weekend and holiday homes. This landscape provides a tranquil counterpart to the specific cultural traces in the village and broadens the possible focuses of a stay to include nature and relaxation. If you are looking for accommodation in Petrovice II, you can therefore choose Petrovice II as a destination for a trip that combines historical discoveries with a wooded setting.

For further orientation at this level, you can also explore Okřesaneč, Zbizuby, Žehušice, Vidice, Staňkovice, Třebonín, Tupadly and Caslav.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Kutná Hora.