Řimovice: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

On the village square in Řimovice, the Chapel of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross is a defining feature. Traditions such as Masopust, Easter celebrations and the erection of the maypole are maintained in Řimovice.

Nature and Surroundings

The landscape around Řimovice consists predominantly of varied forests and fields. The surroundings are also suitable for cycling tourism. Nearby are the Loreta Church, the viewpoint “Na Spravedlnosti [Vlašim]”, which is considered a hill, and the “Kostelík [Kladruby u Vlašimi]” hill.

The wider regional surroundings of Řimovice include Velký Blaník Mountain, Konopiště Chateau, Žebrák Mountain, the Church of Svatý Jan and Želivský Kláštor Monastery.

History and Culture

The first historical mention of Řimovice dates back to 1380. It is associated with Jan Očko of Vlašim, who later became the second Archbishop of Prague. The Chapel of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Řimovice dates from 1872, while the Chapel of Saint John of Nepomuk in Řimovice dates back to 1732.

The “Hospůdka pod hrází” is located in the Řimovice municipal office building.

Events

One event in Řimovice is the Water Cup. The Water Cup pond-crossing races in Řimovice have been held repeatedly, with interruptions, since 1937. During the Water Cup, participants cross a wooden bridge by bicycle or with a wheelbarrow; crossing a wooden bridge by bicycle is one of the competitions.

Other Places

Other places on this portal: Hulice, Krivacek, Ratměřice, Krhanice, Divišov, Mrač, Kuňovice, Slapanov.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Benešov.