Potěhy between local history, chapel, and church

Potěhy can be explored through clearly dated landmarks: its oldest written mention dates from 1242, its Baroque chapel from the mid-18th century, and the Church of St. Gothard was remodeled later. There is also a historic stay by the Ferdinand Berousek Circus and specific bus information to help plan your trip.

Local history between records and buildings

The oldest written mention of the municipality of Potěhy dates from 1242. The document describes the place as a parish village consisting of two settlements. This early written reference thus links a precise date with a description of the settlement as it was at the time. For those interested in cultural history, it offers a perspective on Potěhy that extends beyond individual buildings.

The Church of St. Gothard was remodeled from 1856 to 1873 to plans by F. Schmoranz. Alongside the document, it presents a contrast between the settlement’s early history and a specific 19th-century construction phase. Another historical episode connects the former rectory in Potěhy, house number 1, with the Ferdinand Berousek Circus: during a war, the house hosted the circus for several months.

Baroque chapel at the edge of the village

At the edge of Potěhy, a Baroque chapel dating from the mid-18th century stands beside the road to Drobovice. It was added to the list of cultural monuments in 1973. Its location and architectural history offer different points of reference: one places it at the edge of the village, while the other situates it in a particular period. Together with the church, it broadens the view of the village’s architectural history.

Bus services for trip planning

As of August 2026, PID bus route 741 served the stops “Potěhy,škola” and “Potěhy.” A route description published by IDSK on June 8, 2022, lists route 740 as a direct connection between Potěhy, Čáslav, and Golčův Jeníkov. The information serves different planning needs: route 741 identifies stops in the village, while the description of route 740 names two directly connected destinations. Check current departure times before traveling, especially if a bus journey is part of your accommodation or day-trip plans.

Noční Potěhy in 2026

In 2026, the event Noční Potěhy was scheduled to take place for the tenth time on Saturday, June 6, at the football field in Potěhy. Competitions in the men’s and women’s categories were announced. Since that date has passed, the 2026 edition is not a date for a future stay. If attending an event is to determine your travel dates, use a confirmed date for the relevant year.

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If bus services are important to your trip, plan around the departure times for your travel dates.

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