Štítov: History, Brdy Forests and Castle Ruins

Štítov Between History and the Brdy Forests

Štítov combines a long local history with a landscape that reaches directly to the Brdy Forests. The first written mention of the village dates from 1460. In the same year, Štítov belonged to Litobor z Kolešova. The village’s history therefore reaches back to the middle of the 15th century. Those looking for accommodation in Štítov will find a place whose character is shaped not only by its location but also by several layers of the past.

Castle Ruins and Traces of the Middle Ages

The ruins of Homberka Castle are located near Štítov. They are dated to 1263. The ruins of Držky Castle are also located near Štítov, with its origins dated to 1287. The dates of the two castle ruins are 24 years apart. Both sites are historical points of reference in the surrounding area. Štítov and the nearby ruins of Homberka and Držky are also associated with legends. Your stay thus takes place in a setting where history is not limited to a single structure.

Village Square, Chapel and Living Traditions

A distinctive landmark in the village is the chapel on the village square. It was built around 1700 and is a small rural masonry church building with a hipped roof and bell tower. Štítov therefore has a modest structure where traditional village architecture can be seen in a tangible form.

The village’s cultural character also includes folk traditions such as Masopust, Velikonoce, posvícení and Pěkná. At the same time, Štítov has an eventful 20th-century history: during the Second World War, the village was evacuated. After the war, people returned to their homes in Štítov.

Hiking and Cycling Around Štítov

A yellow-marked hiking trail runs through Štítov. Those who would like to explore the village on foot can therefore combine it with an explicitly marked hiking connection. At the end of the village in the direction of Skořice, there is also a wayside cross. It adds another waypoint outside the village square to the area’s local cultural landmarks.

Štítov is also part of a documented route for cycling: Cycle Route No. 2154 runs through the village. In addition, Štítov lies on a transport connection from Rokycany to Příbram. The connection between Rokycany and Příbram complements the local routes with a road link between the two towns. These two details help you distinguish between a stay focused on hiking trails, a cycling trip or exploring the historic surroundings, without limiting the village to just one type of travel.

More Places for Your Search

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Štítov, you can also include Lhotka U Radnic, Skomelno, Dobriv, Svojkovice, Zvikovec, Těně, Strašice and Busovice in your research.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Rokycany.