Kostelecké Horky: Holiday apartments and holiday homes

The history of Kostelecké Horky includes the remains of the Těšnov fortification, also known as “zpropadený zámek”. They have always been part of the area of Kostelecké Horky and are older than the present-day municipality. The site is located about 2 kilometres northwest of Kostelecké Horky beside a path that runs through the forest between the two ponds, Malý Pobočník and Velký Pobočník. Its earthwork has a raised circular inner area, a lower diameter of 44 metres, and a 14-metre-wide moat.

Culture and rural life

A centre for environmental education was established in the Dům z modrého kamene in Kostelecké Horky. The stone stable of Modrý dům serves as an exhibition space for thematic exhibitions and various events. At Modrý dům, visitors can get an up-close look at goats, chickens, sheep and guinea pigs; workshops on traditional craft techniques are also offered. Next to Modrý dům stands a timber-clad barn with a cellar dating from the late 18th century. Its ground floor and first floor are dedicated to an exhibition on rural household management, tools, equipment and everyday objects.

The bell of the horecké zvoničky was hidden in a field in 1917 to prevent its requisition for military purposes, and was rung again on 2 November 1918.

Landscape

Mount Strýc is located in the surroundings of Kostelecké Horky. In the wider regional area lies Mount Řetová. The nearby area also includes the hill Kamenitý kopec [Kostelecké Horky] and the hill Podlán [Skořenice].

More local pages: Val U Dobrušky, Třebešov, Trnov, Záměl, Pěčín, Dobruska, Polom U Potštejna, Potštejn.

To the higher-level travel overview: Okres Rychnov Nad Kněžnou.