Discover Poříčí nad Sázavou

The stone bridge over the Sázava and two churches give Poříčí nad Sázavou a distinct architectural and local-history focus. A cycle route passes through the town, while bus and train connections serve several directions. When planning a stay, this means considering cultural history, cycling routes and travel connections as separate questions. You can first decide which buildings interest you and which connection might work for your travel date.

The stone bridge over the Sázava

The stone bridge in Poříčí nad Sázavou crosses the Sázava and has five segmental arches. Its span is 18.3 metres, and its rise is 2.5 metres. These two measurements describe different aspects of the arch shape; together with the number of arches, they give a concrete picture of the construction. If you are interested in historic buildings, you can connect the architectural details here with the history of the crossing.

The bridge was built in 1849–1850. It replaced a wooden bridge that had been destroyed in a flood. This gives a clear sequence: the loss of the wooden crossing was followed by the construction of the stone bridge. Its year of construction and earlier history make the river crossing a notable subject in local history, quite apart from its dimensions.

Two churches, different historical details

The Kostel sv. Havla church is located right on the banks of the Sázava and is surrounded by a small cemetery. It was built around 1225. Beneath the church is a crypt, one of four crypts of the same age and type preserved in their original form in Bohemia. Its riverside location, approximate date of construction and the crypt’s state of preservation shed light on different aspects of this building.

The Kostel sv. Petra church in Poříčí nad Sázavou is among the most remarkable Romanesque buildings in the Czech Republic. Figurative paintings in its apse were discovered in 1914 and fully uncovered in 1935. They were restored by František Fišer. The dates represent different stages: the discovery was followed by the full uncovering; the restoration is also part of the paintings’ recorded history. This gives the church its own art-historical focus alongside the architectural history of Kostel sv. Havla.

A historical connection reaching back to 1420

The Battle of Poříčí nad Sázavou is also part of the town’s history. It took place on the night of 19–20 May 1420 and was significant to the reconstruction of the Taborites’ campaign to support Prague, which was under threat from Sigismund. The precise date places this historical event in a different period from the medieval churches and the 19th-century bridge. Exploring the town’s history brings you into contact with different eras and subjects without conflating them.

Plan your cycling and travel

Cycle Route No. 19 passes through Poříčí nad Sázavou along the Havlíčkův Brod–Sázava–Čerčany–Poříčí nad Sázavou–Týnec nad Sázavou–Davle route. Another option is the easy cycling trip “From Týnec to Zbořený Kostelec and Poříčí,” which is 20 kilometres long and includes Poříčí. These two options offer different approaches to planning: Cycle Route No. 19 focuses on a named corridor through several towns, while the trip is specified as easy and has a stated length. Check the latest route details before setting off.

Bus services run towards Benešov–Vlašim and Prague. Train services go to Čerčany and to Prague via Vrané nad Vltavou. The listed destinations therefore differ, as do the modes of transport. Check the timetables for your intended travel date. This lets you plan your journey as a separate part of your stay, alongside the historical sights or a cycling trip.

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Vlašim, Václavice, Teplysovice, Smilkov, Olbramovice, Dolní Kralovice, Xaverov, Čechtice

For the regional travel overview: Okres Benešov.