Radovesnice II: Hotels and Accommodation

In Radovesnice II, the Radovesnický betlém features the largest ceramic nativity scene in the Czech Republic. The complex contains more than 470 ceramic figures; a typical Czech landscape with a rural character, small churches and folk buildings is depicted in a central section.

Culture

The Muzeum Veteránů Radovesnice II displays historic tractors such as LANZ BULLDOG, Landini, Vierzon, a half-track Zetor and the MB Trac. The exhibits are spread across a total of nine halls. Outside regular opening hours, the museum offers guided tours for groups of at least 15 people by prior arrangement.

Nature

The Žiželický les nature monument is located in the cadastral areas of Choťovice, Končice and Radovesnice II. It protects oak-hornbeam and oak forest communities, as well as the scarce fritillary (Euphydryas maturna), the stag beetle (Lucanus cervus) and the lady's slipper orchid (Cypripedium calceolus).

The Dománovický les nature reserve is located in the cadastral areas of Dománovice and Radovesnice II. Protected habitats include a natural Hercynian oak-hornbeam forest and oak forests; rare animal and plant species, particularly orchids and butterflies, are also protected.

The Žiželický les nature monument can be reached from the north via an unmarked path from the Korce farmstead or from the south via a path branching off the Dománovice–Žiželice road.

History

The historic Libněveská řepařská drážka was a narrow-gauge sugar-beet railway with a track gauge of 600 mm, which began operating on 18 August 1925. Radovesnice II is also among the places mentioned in connection with this historic railway.

Radovesnice II Castle was first mentioned in 1571. No structural remains of the vanished castle survive; the place name „Na Hrádku“ still commemorates its existence. The cemetery gate of Radovesnice II is located north of the village on the road to Rozehnal and is an Empire-style structure from the early 19th century.

Getting There and Opening Hours

Radovesnice II can be reached by bus from Kolín, Kutná Hora or Chlumec nad Cidlinou.

The Radovesnický betlém is open all day from the beginning of Advent until 31 January. Visits outside this period can be arranged by telephone.

Other Places

Other local pages: Žiželice, Pňov-Předhradí, Lipec, Žehuň, Jestřabí Lhota, Vrbčany, Kšely, Svojšice

To the higher-level travel overview: Kolín District.