Discover Dašice on the Loučná

Dašice between the Loučná, Baroque architecture and brewing history

Dašice combines its location in the Elbe Lowland with a remarkable wealth of history and regional culture. The town lies on the Loučná, making it a suitable starting point for a trip where landscapes, architecture and local traditions stand side by side. If you are looking for accommodation, you can first consider which focus should define your stay: historical impressions, the river landscape or an insight into the brewing history of Dašice.

Historical traces in the town

The oldest surviving written mention of Dašice dates from 1318. Written records therefore begin in the early 14th century. The Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary is particularly impressive. The Baroque building dates from 1677 to 1707 and is considered a particularly important early Baroque structure. At the same time, it is an example of a basilical church design. This refers to a form of architecture in which a higher central space is accompanied by lower side sections.

Another clearly identifiable landmark is located on the northern side of the market square: a Baroque statue of Saint Wenceslas still stands there today. Together with the church, it creates a cultural focal point where the town’s different historical layers can be traced.

The Loučná and the history of the landscape

The right bank of the river near Dašice formed the edge of a large forest complex until the end of the 13th century. This was where the river area bordered an extensive woodland. Those who wish to combine cultural destinations with the history of the landscape when planning their trip will therefore find two different ways of exploring the history of Dašice.

Dašice Brewery: a living part of the town’s history

The brewery is also part of Dašice’s history. Its first written mention dates from 1507. The documented history of brewing therefore reaches significantly further back than the church’s Baroque construction period. The church represents the religious architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries; the brewery points to a local tradition documented in writing as early as 1507.

Tours of the Dašice brewery can be booked by phone. Beer can also be tasted there throughout the year. For planning your day, this is a specific opportunity to learn about the history not only through buildings and dates, but also by connecting it with a regional culinary experience. This focus creates a different emphasis from visiting the church or exploring the river landscape, especially when members of a travel group have different interests.

More places for your research on the Czech Republic

If you would like to compare Dašice with other destinations, you can also find Strašov, Úhřetická Lhota, Opatovice Nad Labem, Srch, Bezděkov U Choltic, Selmice, Jedousov and Poběžovice U Holic. This allows you to consider various travel ideas before choosing a hotel and the right focus for your stay.

For the higher-level travel overview: Pardubice District.