Volenice – Village History and Cultural Monuments

Volenice combines a clearly recognizable village history with a diverse range of cultural themes. As early as 1506, Volenice belonged to the Březnice estate. A profound turning point followed in 1911, when almost the entire village burned down. Those wishing to explore the Czech Republic through historical connections, churches, buildings and regional traditions will find several distinct starting points here for planning their trip.

History and Château Culture

Březnice State Château is a national cultural monument. Its exhibitions cover the history of individual noble families as well as art periods from the Renaissance to the 19th century. This brings together two different approaches to cultural history: on the one hand, individual families are at the center, while on the other, art history spans several centuries. The exhibitions’ chronological range broadens the perspective beyond the individual location: you can experience family history and art history as two separate focal points. This is particularly interesting for you if, when selecting cultural destinations, you want to decide not only based on a single building but also on the thematic focus.

Churches with Visible Traces of the Past

The Church of St. Wenceslas in Bubovice offers several specific historical details. During a comprehensive renovation, old interior paintings were discovered in 1907. The church also has a Gothic portal on its exterior wall, while five tombstones are set into its walls. The combination of interior paintings, the portal and the tombstones makes the church a place where different layers of time can be read in a single building. During a tour, impressions from the interior therefore alternate with details on the exterior wall.

The Church of St. Barbara in Pročevily represents a different form of historical development. It originated as an original chapel to which ambits were later added. The focus here is therefore on the transformation of the building over time, rather than on just a single feature.

Brewing History and Folk Architecture

The Březnice Brewery also combines architectural history with regional tradition. Its building is a Baroque cultural monument. Beer has been brewed at the brewery since 1506. This year provides a remarkable historical link to the early history of Volenice and complements the church and château culture with a topic from the history of regional culinary enjoyment. Thus, alongside the château and churches, a place where architectural history and brewing tradition come together is also brought into focus.

All three settlements in the municipality of Volenice contain valuable examples of folk architecture. The architectural diversity is therefore not limited to individual prominent monuments. Comparing the individual monuments with the folk architecture also draws attention to different forms of regional building culture.

A Walk around Miroslav Pond

As a scenic addition, a walk around Miroslav Pond is recommended. This allows your exploration of cultural history to be extended with time spent outdoors. The pond provides a deliberate counterpoint to the historical themes, as spending time outdoors is the focus here. When choosing accommodation, you can therefore first consider whether village history, churches and cultural monuments should be the main focus, or whether a walk around Miroslav Pond should be an equally important part of your plans.

Other Places for Orientation

Other places in the same selection: Višňová, Nestrašovice, Chouzava, Sedlec, Počepice, Ostrov, Těchařovice, Obořiště.

For the broader travel overview: Příbram District.