Bořitov

Bořitov is a worthwhile destination for anyone who would like to combine traces of cultural history with a distinctive landscape while travelling through the Czech Republic. The main attractions are the Kostel svatého Jiří church, the elevations of Malý Chlum and Holý Chlum, and the group of sculptures depicting Hussite fighters on Velký Chlum. The local landscape is complemented by an information board for cyclists and good road access via Expressway 43 and Regional Road 377.

Kostel svatého Jiří: Romanesque architecture, chapel and cultural monument

The Kostel svatého Jiří church stands on a low hill. Before the Christian era, a pagan cult site stood here. Depending on the assessment, the church's construction is dated to the end of the 12th or the beginning of the 13th century, in the earlier Romanesque period. This makes the building one of the particularly early cultural and historical monuments in Bořitov.

Individual architectural elements also point to different periods. According to the inscription on the cross, the tower bears the year 1305. During the restoration of the church, the svaté Anny chapel was added in 1480. Today, Kostel svatého Jiří is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. Anyone interested in historic ecclesiastical buildings and the development of a place over several centuries will find specific details here rather than merely a generally handed-down local history.

Malý Chlum and the traces of Hradisko

Another focal point is Malý Chlum, also known as Holý Chlum. A wooden lookout tower was built on Malý Chlum in 2005. From there, the view extends in all directions, and admission is free. The tower is generally intended to operate year-round, but it is currently closed because of a damaged structure. This restriction is part of the current visitor information and should be taken into account when planning a visit.

Even independently of the lookout tower, the upland plateau preserves remarkable traces. At its southern edge, part of the stone wall and a spiral staircase carved into the natural rock are still visible. Settlement of Hradisko on Malý Chlum dates back to the Late Bronze Age. Thus, prehistoric settlement, medieval architectural history and a more recent lookout tower come together within a compact thematic area.

The cultural and historical surroundings also include the group of sculptures depicting Hussite fighters, located near Bořitov on Velký Chlum. It was restored in 2023 and provides another documented reference point for exploring the history of the region.

Orientation for your stay

For cyclists travelling through Bořitov, there is an information board at the intersection of Loužky and Polní streets. Together with the road access via Expressway 43 and Regional Road 377, this local feature provides clear guidance for arriving and conducting further research. If you are looking for accommodation in Bořitov, you can take cultural destinations and the documented features of Malý Chlum into account when selecting where to stay.

Further places to research

If you would like to expand your search to other places, you can find Bukovinka, Crhov, Svinošice, Němčice, Skalice Nad Svitavou, Doubravice Nad Svitavou, Žernovník and Valchov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Blansko District.