Borek: Hotels and Accommodation

In the centre of Borek stands the Church of Saint Nicholas on a hill within the cemetery. It has a basilica-style layout with three naves, a transept and a five-sided apsidal chancel.

Culture

The Church of Svatý Jiří is located in the immediate vicinity of Borek. In the wider regional surroundings of Borek are Karlštejn Castle, the ruins of Týřov and the Church of Svatá Anna.

History

The stone bell tower of Borek has stood since 1888 on the site of a Baroque wooden predecessor dating from the 17th century and on the edge of the Český kras Protected Landscape Area. The smaller bell, Prokop, was cast in 1517 by Master Bartoloměj specifically for the bell tower in Borek. Visitors could look into the rooms of the bell tower in Borek and see one of the oldest surviving bell frames in the Czech Republic.

Landscape and Trails

The mountains Hradec, Plešivec and Doutnáč are located in the vicinity of Borek. In the wider regional surroundings of Borek is Holý vrch Mountain. The Klonk educational trail focuses on nature, geology, history and local sights and ends in Borek after approximately 7 km.

To the higher-level travel overview: Suchomasty.