Chomle

Chomle combines impressive reminders of hard-coal mining with an educational trail and noteworthy sacred buildings. Anyone who wants to get to know a place not only through its landscape but also through its history will find several themes here closely connected with Chomle: the memory of the Ferdinand mine, historical information about mining in the surrounding area, and Kostel sv. Markéty with its distinctive architectural details.

Mining history that remains visible in Chomle

The names of 14 miners are inscribed on the monument in Chomle. They lost their lives on April 24, 1937, in an explosion at the Ferdinand mine. The history of this mine also represents the town’s industrial past. In 1947, the Ferdinand mine was still in operation and produced 2,000 tons of coal per month.

The 1937 disaster also has a particularly specific geological and mining context: water entered from an unmapped tunnel connected to the Prkenka mine. Fourteen miners lost their lives in the incident. The Ferdinand mine was located beyond Chomle in the direction of Vejvanov.

Uhelný hlubinný důl Prkénka also has a distinctive relic: an old wooden structure with a prismatic shape stands above the shaft. For travel planning, Chomle is therefore especially interesting if historical places and concrete evidence of regional working traditions appeal to you more than a purely general visit to the town.

Educational trail with three circular routes

The Za přírodou a historií Radnicka educational trail explores the region’s natural and historical themes. The Chomle station provides information about hard-coal mining in the area around Chomle and Vejvanov on a panel featuring photographs of miners. The period covered spans more than 400 years, from 1545 to 1980.

The educational trail comprises three circular routes: Radnický, Hylákův, and Šternberský. This selection makes the area interesting for travelers who want to structure their days in different ways and combine historical information with exploring the surroundings. The Okruh Radnice circular route also has a connection to Chomle: it leads through the valley of the Chomelský potok to Chomle. When choosing accommodation, it is therefore particularly relevant whether you are interested in a stay focused on regional history and walking routes.

Church and architectural features

One of Chomle’s cultural landmarks is an architecturally significant chapel. Sacred architecture can be examined in even greater detail at Kostel sv. Markéty. The low, single-nave church dates from the second half of the 15th century and stands on a hill in the western part of Chomle.

The presbytery of Kostel sv. Markéty contains a small sanctuary in the form of a chapel with a baldachin vault. It was carved from a single stone. This detail in particular gives the church building an unusual craftsmanship and art-historical dimension. The building’s history also includes a difficult period, however: Kostel sv. Markéty was dilapidated, cleared out, and no longer used by the church. This information should be retained when assessing the building; it is not evidence of its present condition for visitors or of any particular current use.

More destinations for orientation

For further travel planning, you can also include Terešov, Všenice, Liblín, Hlohovice, Sebečice, Skomelno, Holoubkov and Mýto V Čechách in your further research.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Rokycany.