Černčice – Church, Tower and Traces of Early Settlements

Černčice lies in the foothills of the Orlické hory at an altitude of about 300 metres above sea level. Even within a small area, the town combines landscape orientation with architectural and settlement history: the Church of St James stands in the western part, the overgrown remains of the former Černčická tvrz lie to the north, and the Černčická Tower creates its own architectural accent.

Church and Tower in the Western Part of the Town

The Church of St James was built in the Gothic style. Inside, there is a tin baptismal font on a tripod dating from 1585. For orientation on site, the fully enclosed cemetery is also part of the immediate surroundings of the church: it can be accessed via the open area in front of the Černčická Tower. Thus, a sacred building, a historic detail and the townscape come together within a manageable section of the town.

The Černčická Tower is 25 metres high and has five above-ground storeys. It was built in 1613 in the Renaissance style and features a newly constructed viewing gallery. The combination of its height, number of storeys and construction date also makes it interesting for visitors who would like to explore architecture not only through large churches or castles.

The Former Černčická tvrz

North of the church, the overgrown remains of the former Černčická tvrz are located on elevated ground. The site of the former Černčická tvrz and its surroundings are protected as a heritage site; the first written mention of the Černčická tvrz dates from 1405. For an outing with children, this difference provides a topic for discussion: the church is a preserved building, while the tvrz has been handed down as an overgrown former complex.

Archaeological Traces from the Stone Age to the Present

The history of Černčice reaches far back before the Middle Ages. More than 70 artefacts attributed to the Gravettian were discovered through surface surveys; this makes the find complex the largest complex attributed to the Gravettian in Eastern Bohemia. The presence of the earliest farmers in the Neolithic period (New Stone Age) is also documented for the period from 5500 to 4200 BC. Those who enjoy thinking beyond visible buildings while on holiday will find another way to engage with the town here: the archaeological traces connect Černčice with very different eras.

Černčice as a Starting Point

The town’s transport connections are also relevant when choosing a place to stay. Černčice has good rail and bus connections with the nearby and wider surrounding area. If you would like to combine cultural details in the town with trips in the region, this documented accessibility is one of the factual points you can take into account when looking for accommodation.

For further travel planning, you can also research Šonov U Nového Města Nad Metují, Zaloňov, Rožnov, Vestec U Hořiček, Otovice U Broumova, Nový Hrádek, Žďárky and Machov .

For the higher-level travel overview: Náchod District.