Discover Bernartice U Milevska

Bernartice between Local History and Discoveries

Bernartice U Milevska combines a remarkable local history with unusual excursion destinations. Highlights include St. Martin's Church, the historic square and Hravé peklo in the Hus Chapel. There is also a regional cycling loop, an annual pilgrimage and several cultural destinations in the wider area. If you would like to combine historical traces with distinctive experiences on your trip, Bernartice offers various starting points for doing so.

Romanesque Traces and Baroque History

St. Martin's Church stands in the historic center of Bernartice, with a preserved Romanesque tower and surviving parts of the nave. The church was built in the 14th century on the foundations of an older building and was later remodeled in the Baroque style. The Bernartice parish was documented as early as 1251; at that time, a Romanesque church already stood here.

The townscape also includes the Baroque rectory on the square, which was formerly a Jesuit residence. The stone fountain on the square was moved there from nearby Dobronice Castle in 1776. Several different historical layers thus come together within a compact part of the town.

Hravé peklo and Local Special Features

A special place to visit during your stay is Hravé peklo in the Hus Chapel. The exhibition focuses on hell and fairy tales and can be visited year-round. Hravé peklo also features a museum exhibition about the production of pipe stems. The associated woodturning craft was introduced in Bohemia specifically in Bernartice. The combination of the exhibition, narrative motifs and craft history sets this place apart from a traditional church or local history visit.

Excursions in the Regional Area

In the wider region around Bernartice U Milevska lies Zvíkov Castle. The surrounding area also includes Svatý Jan Church and other landscape destinations. Lety u Písku: the Memorial to the Holocaust of Roma and Sinti in Bohemia is a historical site in the wider regional area. These destinations broaden the cultural perspective beyond the town center without diminishing Bernartice's own history.

The landscape around the town also expands the range of possible excursion themes. Ulčí vrch is a mountain in the vicinity of Bernartice u Milevska. The surrounding area also includes the mountains Obora, Zvíkovec and Chlum. Those who would like to include landscape impressions alongside churches, exhibitions and historical sites can use these destinations as additional points of reference when choosing their activities.

Cycling Route, Pilgrimage and Tradition

A regional cycling loop passes through Bernartice and includes St. Martin's Church and St. Rosalia's Church. A pilgrimage takes place every July at St. Rosalia's Church. Another facet of the town is Bernartický sekáč, a scythe-mowing competition that reached its 13th edition with 31 participants. The documented experiences thus range from religious history and cycling to a local competition tradition.

Other Town Pages

Other town pages: Orlik Nad Vltavou, Hrazany, Borečnice, Vadkovice, Zebrakov, Přeborov, Nevězice, Albrechtice Nad Vltavou.

To the main travel overview: Písek District.