Popovice: Hotels and Accommodation

History and Architectural Heritage

The settlement of Popovice was first mentioned in writing in 1295. St. James' Church in Popovice is a Gothic church dating from the 14th century and has been documented since 1352. Around 1730, a side chapel with Baroque furnishings was added to the southern side of its nave. The tower on the west façade has a bell-shaped roof covered with shingles. It contains a historic bell made in 1512 by Bartoloměj from Nové Město Pražské.

Popovice Water Castle stands west of the village church by the mill pond. It was rebuilt into its present form in the 18th century. Part of the original Gothic surrounding wall has been preserved on its eastern side, by the pond. Fragments of Renaissance sgraffito decoration have been preserved on the north wing and its risalit. A Gothic defensive tower with a modern brick addition adjoins the north wing in the courtyard.

Religious Life

Mass is celebrated at St. James' Church in Popovice at 10:00 a.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month.

Traditions and Events

Traditionally, Zabíjačkové hody takes place in Popovice during the first week of November. The Popovice Volunteer Fire Brigade was founded in 1887 and performed an amateur play for the first time on May 11, 1902.

The 2024 Masopust procession passed exclusively through Popovice and included almost 30 masked participants. Hasičské odpoledne took place in Popovice in 2018, 2019, and 2023. At Hasičské odpoledne 2023, there were nearly ten competition stations and a slide for children; in 2018, rides in inflatable boats were offered on the local pond.

Paths and Routes

A green-marked hiking trail passes through Popovice. Cycling Route 0068 passes through a lime tree avenue in Popovice. Popovice is listed on this cycling route at kilometer 27.50.

Other Places

Other places: Trhový Štěpánov, Tichonice, Chrást Nad Sázavou, Čtyřkoly, Lštění, Miřetice, Ješetice, Pavlovice

To the main travel overview: Benešov District.