Přeštice: Baroque church, crafts and regional tradition

Přeštice combines impressive sacred architecture, regional craft traditions and an educational trail for longer walks and cycling trips. If you are looking for a place with cultural discoveries, unusual details and a lively festival tradition, Přeštice offers several different ways to explore its history.

The Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary

The defining landmark of Přeštice is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It is a prominent feature of the Přeštice landscape and also the largest Baroque church in the Czech Republic outside Prague. It was built between 1750 and 1775 according to plans by K. I. Dientzenhofer. Visits are possible by prior arrangement. This makes the church one of the most important stops for anyone who wants to combine architecture and regional history in Přeštice.

Crafts and everyday history at the Dům historie Přešticka

At the Dům historie Přešticka, the focus is on the way people in the region lived and worked. The first floor presents typical crafts and trades. In addition, vivid demonstrations of traditional craft techniques are offered. Historical tools, aids, products and household objects complement the exhibition. There, you will encounter not only finished objects but also the working methods that were part of everyday life in the region.

Educational trail with twelve stations

The educational trail “With St. Adalbert through the Přešticko Region” offers an active addition to the cultural attractions. It was opened on April 26, 2015, at 2 p.m. at the Evangelical parish in Přeštice and has 12 stations. The educational trail is suitable for longer walks and cycling trips. Its fixed number of stations provides clear guidance as you explore the surroundings of Přeštice.

An unusual detail on the main road

Among the town’s striking features are two ceramic pigs on a pedestal. They stand on the grounds of the former agricultural cooperative on the main road from Přeštice to Klatovy and were created by Jaroslav Podmol. The motif adds an independent work of public art to the historical and cultural sights.

Přeštický kanec on the town square

A special festival tradition is also part of Přeštice’s character. The “Přeštický kanec” event traditionally takes place on a Saturday in October on Přeštice’s town square. It is associated with slaughter festivals, competitions, singing and the sale of meat products. If you plan your trip around this date, you can experience not only architecture and crafts but also a local tradition centered around culinary specialties.

When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first decide which focus should shape your days: the church and museum, walks and cycling trips on the educational trail, or the autumn event on the town square.

More destinations for your travel planning

If you would like to continue your research beyond Přeštice, here are more destinations in a compact list: Blovice, Borovy, Soběkury, Únětice U Blovic, Prádlo, Dolní Lukavice, Životice and Čmelíny.

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