Žlunice: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Culture and History

The Church of St Peter and Paul in Žlunice is a brick building that probably dates from the second quarter of the 14th century. Between 1701 and 1704, it was extended to the west, with a tower and a side chapel added at that time.

The Baroque rectory of Žlunice was built between 1762 and 1765 by V. Jirsák, based on older plans by V. Schneider. The rectory retains its original layout and original decorative stonework, including entrance portals and window surrounds with window sills. In 2012, the rectory was declared a cultural monument.

Further historical evidence can be found at various points throughout the village. The birthplace of the painter Václav Špála was formerly a brickyard leased by his father from the estate owners, the Czernin family of Dymokury. Below the rectory stands a stone Pietà on a pedestal; it was acquired in 1749. At the junction of the roads to Sekeřice and Kozojídky, a stone statue of St John of Nepomuk stands among linden trees. On the western side of the former Švehlův dům, which now houses the municipal office, a monument commemorates those who fell in the First World War.

Routes and Connections

KČT cycle route No. 4288 between Roudnice and Rožďalovice runs through Žlunice. IREDO bus route 154 or 610/590 connects Nový Bydžov, Smidary, Žlunice, Kozojedy and Kopidlno.

Nature

Natural deciduous forests have been preserved in the Žlunice forest area, characterised by oaks, hornbeams and linden trees.

Other places: Luzany U Jicína, Slatiny, Vysoké Veselí, Jicineves, Sběř, Rašín, Sobotka, Holín

For the higher-level travel overview: Jičín District.