Hořany: Hotels and accommodations

Hořany is situated on a gently sloping, elongated hill above the Elbe lowlands and has preserved its agricultural character to this day. There are no forests in Hořany; the surrounding area is used predominantly for agriculture, and very high-quality soils cover most of the municipality's territory.

History

Archaeological finds prove that Hořany was already inhabited in 5500 BC. Neolithic finds in Hořany include small stone tools and pottery vessels of the Linear Pottery culture.

Architectural heritage

Hořany is a well-preserved example of a planned Central Bohemian settlement from the mid-19th century. A heritage conservation area has been designated in Hořany. From the 16th to the 18th century, the Lipská long-distance road ran through Hořany, connecting Leipzig with Vienna.

In the southern part of Hořany, the Chapel of the Virgin Mary stands in the middle of the village square. It was built in 1896 on the site of an older bell tower. The chapel houses a painting of the Virgin Mary from 1852 by Wolfgang Siedl, which depicts a view of Hořany in the mid-19th century in its lower section.

Hořany's house no. 11 is a rural corner house from the 1930s with a strong Cubist influence. Its design as an urban-style house is unusual for the Czech countryside.

Routes and events

A cycle route passes through Hořany. A mixed volleyball tournament is held in Hořany. The 65th edition of the Hořany volleyball tournament was announced for July 11, 2026.

Other places

Other places: Nimburg, Poušť, Velenice, Chrást, Sloveč, Třebestovice, Jíkev, Rozdalovice.

To the higher-level travel overview: Nymburk District.