Heřmanův Městec: Hotels and Accommodation

Heřmanův Městec lies at the northern foothills of the Železné hory.

Location

Konopáč is a hub for marked hiking and cycling trails.

The “Město u dvou moří” educational trail has six stops. It provides information about two prehistoric seas that once surrounded the area of present-day Heřmanův Městec.

Railway line 015 runs between Přelouč and Heřmanův Městec.

Culture and History

The Heřmanův Městec Urban Conservation Area was designated in 1990. It includes the park belonging to the chateau, which is adjacent to the city’s most significant listed building.

The Church of St Bartholomew was built between 1756 and 1761 in the pure Baroque style and is a cultural monument of regional significance.

The old cemetery complex near the Church of the Annunciation includes a church from the second half of the 16th century, listed tombstones, a Baroque bell tower, and an enclosing wall.

The synagogue in Heřmanův Městec was completely reconstructed between 1997 and 2001 and ceremonially reopened on 25 November 2001.

Gallery Cyrany has served as a permanent gallery since 2002 and houses a collection of artworks by 20th-century painters and sculptors from eastern Bohemia.

Nature

Bažantnice is part of the Natura 2000 network. It covers approximately 22.2 hectares and lies on the eastern edge of the built-up area of Heřmanův Městec. It serves as a recreational area for the city’s residents.

Visitor Information

The training stables in Heřmanův Městec are available to visitors as guided tours.

Tours of the training stables in Heřmanův Městec outside regular public opening hours must be reserved at least one week in advance.

Other Places

Morašice, Přestavlky, Rozhovice, Prachovice, Rostejn, Vejvanovice, Skuteč-Borek, Ústupky

For the broader travel overview: Chrudim District.