Zeleneč: Chapel, Stone Cross and History

Zeleneč brings together cultural monuments in the village centre and on its northern edge, with rail and bus connections. The chapel, stone cross and war memorial offer tangible points of reference in the village’s history. For your stay, you can compare these locations with the actual locations of hotels and the current timetable.

Zeleneč at a glance

• Recessed chapel dating from 1863, set among four lime trees on the village green.
• Protected stone cross on the northern edge, on the road to Svémyslice.
• Fare Zone 1; check the timetable and fare before travelling.

The recessed chapel in the village centre

The recessed chapel, with its bell tower, stands on the village green in the centre, among four lime trees. It contains a stone statue of Saint John of Nepomuk. The chapel was built in 1863 and has been a protected cultural monument since 1958. The year of construction and the protected status mark two different points in time: the chapel’s creation in the 19th century and its later designation as a monument.

Stone cross and memorial to the war victims

Another protected cultural monument is the stone cross on the northern edge of Zeleneč, on the road to Svémyslice. The chapel’s central location differs from that of the stone cross on Zeleneč’s northern edge.

The memorial to the victims of the First World War tells a separate story. It was unveiled on 28 October 1928. In 1961, the names of the Second World War victims were added; at the same time, the memorial was moved to the park along Bezručova and Revoluční streets. The memorial thus commemorates both world wars. The sequence of dates shows how its commemorative purpose expanded over time.

Getting there and planning a cycling route

Zeleneč is in Fare Zone 1 of Prague’s integrated transport system. The village is served by Czech Railways lines S2, S22 and S9, as well as bus line 353. Lines and fare rules may change. Therefore, check the current timetable and fare for your travel date before setting off. If you travel by public transport, you can also compare these connections with the location of your accommodation.

Cycling is also part of local planning: a cycling route that was previously planned and developed around the data centre site was intended to become part of the main Greenway Jizera cycle route. This route is 172 kilometres long and runs from the Jizerské hory to Praha-Černý Most. For a specific cycling trip, check the current route and whether the planned connection is passable before setting out.

Considering Zeleneč as a place to stay

For a cultural and historical stay, the chapel in the village centre, the stone cross on the northern edge and the memorial in the park offer different points of reference. For travel, the connections available on your dates matter; for a cycling trip, the actual route of the planned connection is key. Compare the location of a specific hotel with your plans and check the relevant connections before booking.

Discover more destinations

Mochov, Zdiby, Dobročovice, Konojedy, Štíhlice, Strancice, Podolanka, Škvorec

FAQ

Has it been confirmed that the cycling route described is complete?

No. The information describes earlier planning or construction phases. Check the current route and whether it is passable before planning a trip along it.

For the main travel overview: Okres Praha-Východ.