Hořín: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

The protected Hořín chateau grounds include the Church of Saint John of Nepomuk, a park and a romantic ruin. The chateau was built around 1696 to a design by Alliprandi; it is currently undergoing extensive reconstruction to restore the cultural monument and convert it into a hotel.

The Lobkowicz funeral chapel in Hořín comprises an octagonal tomb building. It is situated on a raised terrace of the cemetery and can be reached via a stone staircase next to a semicircular wall with gravestones.

Zámek Ostrov, a chateau, is located in the vicinity of Hořín. U Svatého Vojtěcha, a church, and Svatý Jiří, a church, are also located in the vicinity.

Landscape

In the vicinity of Hořín are Hořice, a mountain, and Vejčina [Dolní Beřkovice], a hill. In the wider regional surroundings of Hořín lies Nedvězí [Dubá-Dražejov], a mountain.

Water and Technology

The Vraňany–Hořín shipping canal between Vraňany and Mělník was built between 1902 and 1905 and is over 10 km long. Before its mouth at the Elbe, it enables ships to travel smoothly. The Hořín lock structure on the Hořín–Vraňany canal was built by the architect František Sander.

Further Experiences

In the municipality of Hořín, Zoopark Zelčín offers guided tours and, under supervision, allows access to selected animal enclosures.

In the wider regional surroundings of Hořín is Stará kanalizační čistírna Praha-Bubeneč, a museum. Petřínská rozhledna, a lookout tower, is also located there.

Other Places

Kostelec Nad Labem, Lobeč, Čečelice, Olovnice, Vojkovice, Lužec Nad Vltavou, Všestudy, Liběchov

To the higher-level travel overview: Mělník District.