Krabčice lies at the foot of Říp Mountain, which is a national cultural monument. The wooded volcanic table mountain reaches 456 metres above sea level and rises 200 metres above the surrounding landscape. In the surrounding countryside, it provides wildlife with a natural refuge and serves as a nesting site for birds.
Landscape
The Svatopluka Čecha footpath leads via Vesce to Říp Mountain. Several rocky viewpoints on its slopes offer partial views of the wider surrounding area.
Culture
The Romanesque rotunda “Rotunda sv. Jiří a sv. Vojtěcha” stands at the summit of Říp Mountain. It is a Christian church and continues to serve its original purpose. The rotunda’s tower is not an observation tower; only the ground floor is accessible to visitors.
The 40-metre-high tower of the Protestant church is visible from within a radius of up to 20 kilometres. The construction of the church, including its bells, was financed entirely through donations from members of the local congregation.
Karafiátův dům served as a Protestant orphanage from 1894 to 1952. It is associated with Jan Karafiát, the author of the children’s book “Broučci” (1866).
Tradition
The traditional Řípská pouť takes place every year on the occasion of the Feast of Saint George. The Řípská pouť features hundreds of stalls offering refreshments, handmade products and traditional sweets.
Other Local Pages
You can find more local pages here: Vědomice, Děčany, Vrbice U Roudnice Nad Labem, Libotenice, Kamýk, Vědlice, Miřejovice and Píšťany.
