Hořovice: Holiday apartments and holiday homes
Accommodation in Hořovice
Hořovice combines a multifaceted local history with exhibitions in the Starý zámek complex and landscapes on the northern edge of the Brdy Uplands. The permanent exhibitions of the Muzeum Hořovicka in the Starý zámek complex cover the history of Hořovice, art casting, nail-making, archaeological finds, and the history of the Brdy Forest.
Culture and history
The Galerie Starý zámek stages temporary thematic exhibitions in the rooms of Starý zámek in Hořovice. A second exhibition in Starý zámek is dedicated to historic tombstones from the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries. The Church of St. Giles is considered the oldest religious centre of the original settlement of Hořovice; its first written mention dates from 1321. The building of the Hořovice synagogue dates from 1903.
Nature and trails
Dražovka Forest Park is part of the forests of the town of Hořovice, which cover approximately 145 ha and lie on the northern edge of the Brdy Uplands. The park has traditionally served the residents of Hořovice for daily stays, walks, and recreation. The nearby surroundings include the mountains of Plešivec, Holý vrch, Hřeben, and Beran.
The total length of the cycle path along the Červený potok is 1.23564 km. One project envisaged the construction of a cycle path along the Červený potok in the cadastral areas of Osek u Hořovic and Hořovice.
Surroundings
The Church of U Svatého Petra is located in the vicinity of Hořovice. In the wider regional area are the ruins of Týřov and Karlštejn Castle.
The larger car park for Hořovice Chateau is located behind the park at Sluneční brána; from there, it is approximately 700 metres on foot to the chateau.
Other places: Praskolesy, Lážovice, Bzová, Hudlice, Stašov, Olešná, Podluhy, Hýskov
To the higher-level travel overview: Beroun District.
