Potštejn: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes

Potštejn's history is reflected in its castle and chateau. The fourth entrance gate of Potštejn Castle houses an exhibition on the history of the castle. Potštejn Chateau was built in 1749 by Count Jan Ludvík Harbuval Chamaré.

Culture and History

The Church of St. Lawrence in Potštejn was rebuilt in the Empire style between 1815 and 1821. Inside, there is an altarpiece of St. Lawrence by Antonín Machek from 1819. The present-day prayer house of the Unity of Brethren in Potštejn dates from 1899.

Paths and Places

The Křížová cesta Stations of the Cross leads from Městečko to Potštejn Castle and was established around 1750 by Anna Barbora Harbuval ze Chamaré. The final station, Boží hrob, is located in the lower castle courtyard opposite the Baroque Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk.

Sightseeing

Potštejn Chateau offers regular guided tours of its interiors. There are also entertaining tours in Baroque costumes.

Collections

The collection of the Vojenské muzeum Potštejn currently comprises more than 400 exhibits; the vast majority are historical originals. The museum is open to visitors only by prior arrangement via email.

Nature

Modlivý důl protects a forest stand with the original composition of tree species found in the forests of the Střední Poorličí region.

Other places in this selection: Ohnišov, Zdelov, Olesnice V Orlickych Horach, Lípa Nad Orlicí, Libel, Borohrádek, Trnov, Janov V Orlických Horách.

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