Planá U Českých Budějovic: Chapel, Village Square and Cycling Route

Planá U Českých Budějovic offers a range of things to explore during a stay: the rectangular village square with its chapel, mill architecture, Sad smíření and a cycling route from Boršov nad Vltavou. Cultural history and cycling offer different perspectives on the village.

Planá: Key Facts

• The Chapel of Nejsvětější Trojice was consecrated in 1908 and is the landmark of the rectangular village square.
• The traditional layout is shaped by the angular floor plans of farmsteads Nos. 16, 17 and 18 on the south side.
• Gable-fronted houses predominate on the north side; house No. 45 is dated 1849 and has a vaulted gateway.
• Sad smíření covers several hectares; local entrepreneur Petr Petrlík created it at his own expense.
• The cycling route from Boršov nad Vltavou to Planá is 3,500 metres long; its spur to Homole is 600 metres long.

Village Square: Chapel and House Styles

The Chapel of Nejsvětější Trojice is the landmark of the rectangular village square; its consecration in 1908 anchors it in the village’s history. The square preserves a traditional settlement layout. On its south side are the angular floor plans of farmsteads Nos. 16, 17 and 18. Gable-fronted houses, with triangular gables and plain façades, predominate on the north side.

Gable-fronted means that the gable end of the house faces the square. House No. 45, dated 1849, has a vaulted gateway. This makes it possible to distinguish two aspects of the village square: the arrangement of the farmsteads and the orientation and design of individual houses.

Mill History and Sad smíření

The mill in Planá became the village’s largest building. The older building of Touškův mlýn is single-storey and includes architectural elements dating from before 1850. These structural details offer a different insight into the village’s history than the arrangement of the houses around the village square.

Sad smíření adds a distinct feature: the park covers several hectares. Local entrepreneur Petr Petrlík created it at his own expense. Its creation adds a specific local story to the architectural features.

Cycling Route from Boršov nad Vltavou to Planá

The cycling route from Boršov nad Vltavou to Planá is 3,500 metres long; a 600-metre spur leads to Homole. The two distances refer to different sections: the shorter one is for the spur, not the route to Planá. A report from May 2022 described the cycling route as officially approved and fully open for use. Check current route information before setting out.

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FAQ / Frequently Asked Questions about Planá

What periods in time does Touškův mlýn connect?

The older building is single-storey and includes architectural elements dating from before 1850. The mill already had a power station in 1930; today, it is also home to a small hydroelectric power station. This brings the older building fabric and the continued presence of a technical facility side by side.

For the wider travel overview: Okres České Budějovice.