Hůrky between the chapel, memorial and school history

Hůrky brings together several traces of history: the chapel bell from 1729, a Cubist memorial to the fallen and the former school dating from 1905. There is also a described excursion route and the announced Svatojánská pouť. For travel planning, you can consider the building history, directions along the way and event dates separately.

Hůrky at a glance

• Chapel bell from 1729, cast in Linz by Silvius Creuz.
• Cubist memorial to the fallen, about 20 metres west of the chapel.
• Former school from 1905, declared a cultural monument in 2023.

Chapel and memorial to the fallen

The bell of the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk in Hůrky was cast in Linz in 1729 by Silvius Creuz. The foundryman’s precise name and the place of manufacture give this detail its own historical character: local history can be traced here through a single object and a precise date. This distinguishes the bell from the memorial to the fallen, whose distinctive character lies above all in its form.

The memorial to the fallen stands about 20 metres west of the chapel. It is a Cubist work with a central triangular prism and is listed as an immovable cultural monument. The prism makes the geometric design its defining feature; at the same time, the approximate distance establishes the memorial’s location in relation to the chapel. For a cultural-historical perspective on Hůrky, you can compare two different aspects: the creation of an individual object and the formal language of a memorial.

Former school: construction date and attribution

The former general school in Hůrky u Lišova was built in 1905. On 3 May 2023, the former school was declared a cultural monument. Its building characteristics suggest the work of architect and master builder Josef Záruba-Pfefferman; however, this does not establish confirmed authorship. The construction date, subsequent designation as a monument and architectural attribution refer to different aspects of the same building. The school thus offers a different way to explore local history than the bell and the memorial to the fallen: here, the focus is on its former function as a general school as well as its architectural classification.

A turnoff before Hůrky

On the excursion route from Lišov via Hůrky to the Žižkův dub, the red trail branches off towards the Hůrecký potok before entering the village. This precise point is important for planning your route: the turnoff to the stream is still before the village entrance. Follow the current local signposting during your trip; the described turnoff is not a guarantee of the route’s current condition.

Svatojánská pouť and village market

The Svatojánská pouť in Hůrky was announced as its ninth edition, indicating that it is a recurring event. A traditional village market with tastings was planned, with hůrecké frgály set to be a new addition. The pouť thus offers a different focus from the historic buildings: here, the emphasis is on an announced event featuring a market and tastings. If you would like to plan your stay around the pilgrimage, check the specific event dates before booking.

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FAQ

Who designed the former school in Hůrky?

The building characteristics suggest the work of Josef Záruba-Pfefferman. However, this does not establish confirmed authorship.

To the regional travel overview: Okres České Budějovice.