Radovesnice II: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Radovesnice II combines technical history, a large-scale nativity scene and protected woodland landscapes. The Muzeum Veteránů Radovesnice II displays historic tractors such as the LANZ BULLDOG, Landini, Vierzon, a half-track Zetor and the MB Trac. The Radovesnický betlém is the largest ceramic nativity scene in the Czech Republic and comprises more than 470 ceramic figures.

Culture and Collections

At the Muzeum Veteránů Radovesnice II, the exhibits are spread across a total of nine halls. Outside regular opening hours, the museum offers guided tours for groups of at least 15 people by prior arrangement.

In its central section, the Radovesnický betlém depicts a typical Czech landscape with a rural character, small churches and folk-style buildings. The nativity scene is open all day from the beginning of Advent until 31 January; visits outside this period can be arranged by telephone.

Nature

The Žiželický les natural monument is located in the cadastral areas of Choťovice, Končice and Radovesnice II. It protects oak-hornbeam and oak woodland communities, as well as the eastern heath fritillary (Euphydryas maturna), the European stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) and the lady's-slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus).

The Žiželický les natural monument can be reached from the north via an unmarked path from the Korce farmstead or from the south via a path branching off the Dománovice–Žiželice road.

The Dománovický les nature reserve is located in the cadastral areas of Dománovice and Radovesnice II. It protects a natural Hercynian oak-hornbeam forest, oak forests and rare animal and plant species, particularly orchids and butterflies.

History

The Libněveská řepařská drážka was a narrow-gauge sugar beet railway with a track gauge of 600 mm, which began operating on 18 August 1925. The historic Libněveská řepařská drážka also includes Radovesnice II as one of the places mentioned.

No structural remains survive from the vanished castle of Radovesnice II; the place name “Na Hrádku” still recalls its existence. The castle of Radovesnice II was first mentioned in 1571.

The cemetery gate of Radovesnice II is an Empire-style structure from the early 19th century.

Orientation

Radovesnice II can be reached by bus from Kolín, Kutná Hora or Chlumec nad Cidlinou. The cemetery gate is located north of the village on the road to Rozehnal.

Other local pages: Ohaře, Veletov, Horní Kruty, Svojšice, Polepy, Konárovice, Skvrňov, Kšely.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kolín District.