Drahkov: Hotels and accommodations
Drahkov combines a local history dating back to 1379 with a historic fortress, a Neoclassical chapel, and interconnected cycle routes.
History and culture
Drahkov was first mentioned in 1379; at that time, Oldřich z Drahkova was named. Drahkov Fortress was built at the end of the 14th or beginning of the 15th century in the part of the village known as Na mokřišti. It was first mentioned in 1415; at that time, Albert z Mokří was named after it. In 1581, the fortress was repaired or completely rebuilt.
On the outskirts of Drahkov, on the road to Letiny, stands a Neoclassical chapel dedicated to Saint Vojtěch. Inside the chapel is a popular-style wooden statue of Saint Vojtěch that is almost life-size. In front of the chapel entrance, a venerated stone remains embedded in the ground, bearing an allegedly recognizable imprint of a shod foot.
The Municipality of Drahkov and SDH Drahkov organize a traditional New Year's reception and fireworks display.
Landscape
The Podhrázský potok stream flows through the municipality of Drahkov. Its valley is a defining landscape feature of the area. Pozorka Pond is the largest of several bodies of water in the broad floodplain of the Podhrázský potok.
Geographical setting
In the wider regional surroundings of Drahkov lie Radyně, a mountain, and Buzrakov (Plánický hřeben), also a mountain. In the immediate vicinity are Suš [Chocenice-Kotousov], a hill, and Jezevčí skála [Letiny-Bzí], also a hill. Plzen Barholomaeus Cathedral is a church in the wider regional surroundings of Drahkov.
Cycle routes and sports
Cycle route 2145 runs from Drahkov in the direction of Výsovák Pond near Chocenice, initially along asphalt roads and then along surfaced farm tracks. Cycle route 2143 runs via Únětice and Chocenický Újezd to Drahkov. In Drahkov, cycle route 2143 connects with cycle route 2145.
The multipurpose sports field in Drahkov can be used for various sports.
Other places: Nezdřev, Trebcice, Útušice, Dvorec, Kasejovice, Srby Nad Úslavou, Otěšice, Chlumčany U Přeštic.
For the higher-level travel overview: Plzeň-Jih.
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