Hořesedly has traditionally been shaped by hop cultivation: hop fields cover a large part of the landscape. In the historic village centre, agricultural estates and farmsteads have been preserved around a large, elongated rectangular village green. In addition, several extensive historic estates have been preserved in Hořesedly.
Historical traces
The first documented mention of Hořesedly dates back to 1316; at that time, the village, then called Hořesedl, was home to the Vladyka Jan z Hořesedel.
In the 19th century, Hořesedly was the only post station between Řevničov and Libkovice on the road from Prague to Karlovy Vary. Stagecoaches stopped in Hořesedly; there was a coaching inn there.
Culture and events
The small Church of St Lawrence stands north of the main road to Karlovy Vary, on the southern side of the small village green, in a park next to the monument to those who fell in the First World War.
The Zřícenina Pravda ruin and the U Svatého Gotharda church are located in the surroundings of Hořesedly.
The erection, unveiling and consecration of a statue of svatý Vavřinec was scheduled for 12:30 p.m. on 16 August 2014 in the park on the village green behind the church.
The fishing club in Hořesedly regularly organises fishing competitions as part of the celebrations for Children's Day.
Landscape and surroundings
The Džbán and Loustín mountains are located in the surroundings of Hořesedly.
In the immediate vicinity of Hořesedly are the Na Vyhlídce hill [Hořovičky-Hokov] and the Novoveský vrch hill [Děkov].
In the wider regional surroundings of Hořesedly are the Svatý Prokop monument and the Zřícenina Lina ruin.
Transport
The Hořesedly railway stop is located 3 km from the village on the line from Rakovník via Louny to Most.
Other local pages
Račice, Jesenice U Rakovníka, Krty, Malinová, Zavidov, Pšovlky, Pavlíkov, Kounov
