The most beautiful monuments in Hořice
The best of Hořice in Podkrkonoší
Hořice in Podkrkonoší is a small town in Jičín district on the southern edge of Podkrkonoší. They are known not only for Hořické tubes, but also for their sculpture and stonemasonry school. You will find dozens of different statues and sculptures in the city and its surroundings. In addition, there are also several monuments that are worth a separate visit. Probably the most important is the wonderful portal of the local cemetery.
Portal of the new cemetery in Hořice
A beautiful entrance to the Hořický cemetery
For most visitors to Hořice, the neo-Renaissance portal of the new cemetery is the biggest attraction here. It is a beautiful business card of the local stonemasonry and sculpture school. Apart from the portal, you will find a whole range of other interesting things at the local cemetery continue reading
Hořická town hall
Town hall with neo-Gothic tower
The Hořická Town Hall will impress you with its Neo-Gothic tower – like a small Big Ben in the foothills of Krkonoše. Today, it houses the city's information center, so you can go here for tourist materials and maps. The entire building dates from the second half of the 19th century continue reading
Masaryk Lookout Tower Independence Tower
A lookout tower, which is also an architectural gem
It is a lookout tower near the town of Hořice on the ridge of Hořický vrch at a height of 408 m above sea level. The foundation stone was laid in 1926 in the presence of TG Masaryk. It was originally supposed to reach a height of up to 40 meters, however, the construction was interrupted by the Nazi occupation. It is now 25 meters high. From the gallery of the tower there is a beautiful view of the Giant Mountains and the Elbe. continue reading
Hořice JungBerg Brewery
A renewed brewery
The JungBerg brewery in Hořice is not only an interesting building, but you can also eat well here and, of course, taste the local beer specialties. Brewing returned here after 40 years. It is possible to take an excursion here. continue reading
Hořice castle
The former Hořická fortress
Malý Hořický Castle stands on the site of a former fortress that burned down. You can find it just a short distance next to the brewery. The castle itself is not at all impressive, it looks more like a bourgeois palace. The sundial on the wall will attract attention. continue reading
