Keblice: Village Culture and Landscape around Humenský vrch

Keblice lies in the western part of the Terezín Basin. Humenský vrch rises above the village to a height of 246 metres. The basalt hill near Keblice offers views of the Bohemian Uplands, Lovosice and Litoměřice. The village thus combines a distinctive landscape with a rural village character. If you would like to combine culture and nature during your stay, you will find specific points of interest here.

Village Character, Churches and Late Baroque Farmsteads

St Wenceslas Church stands on the village square. Its Neo-Gothic form is combined with a Rococo interior dating from the mid-18th century. Nearby stands a monument dated 1926 commemorating the victims of the First World War. A 1960 equestrian statue of a soldier of the Red Army also forms part of the village character. A second church, belonging to the Czechoslovak Church, dates from the 1920s. The years 1926 and 1960 complement the ecclesiastical architectural forms with two memorial markers from the 20th century.

The rural heritage is particularly tangible at Keblice No. 7: The property comprises two late Baroque houses and a matching gate. Its layout corresponds to the Baroque strip-field arrangement of the village; the buildings represent the rural architecture of the wealthiest social class. Branka I at House No. 7 is a late Baroque, semicircular pedestrian gate with a mascaron. The gate is a single architectural detail within the larger farmstead complex. The houses, gate and strip-field arrangement thus appear as interconnected elements of the rural village structure.

Another example is the property at Keblice No. 57, a late Baroque rural farmstead with an enclosed courtyard and a masonry gate. It complements the example at No. 7 with a complex featuring a different courtyard enclosure and another type of gate.

Landscape, Hiking and Cycling

The southern and southwestern parts of Keblice around Humenský vrch are suitable for short-term recreation through hiking. A cycle route leads from Bohušovice nad Ohří through Keblice to Siřejovice and then towards Rochov. During your stay, you can therefore choose between a walk in the surrounding area and a cycling tour through several villages. The two forms differ in spatial scale: recreation around Humenský vrch remains focused on local areas, while the cycle route connects Keblice with several other villages.

Historical Traces and Local Events

The Windsor ruin near Vrbičany, popularly known as Větrák, was a Dutch-type windmill that met the needs of the surrounding communities of Siřejovice, Vrbičany and Keblice until 1870. Its former function therefore extended beyond Keblice and also included Siřejovice and Vrbičany. Masopust events are part of Keblice's calendar in 2025 and 2026. The third Keblické gulášobraní is also scheduled for 2026.

Other Places in the Litoměřice District

Other places in the Litoměřice District include Kamýk, Chodovlice, Kundratice, Píšťany, Chotiměř, Vrbičany, Encovany and Kresin.

For the higher-level travel overview: Litoměřice District.