Starý Kolín: Discover History and Nature

Starý Kolín can be explored through several specific themes: the history of St. Andrew’s Church, a Celtic coin hoard, and a nature trail through Baštecký Forest. When planning a stay, it helps to think of cultural sites, archaeological heritage, and landscape as distinct areas of interest. This lets you decide whether to focus your visit more on local history, information boards along the way, or a route through the forest.

Church History and Cultural Sites

St. Andrew’s Church was consecrated on November 30, 1267; this event is also the first written mention of Starý Kolín. The church’s consecration and the town’s written record are thus linked to the same date. A visit to the church grounds can be arranged in advance; coordinate your visit locally.

The Chapel of the Holy Trinity is listed as an immovable cultural monument. The former Baštecký Mill, with its hydroelectric power station, is also among the cultural sites associated with the history of Starý Kolín. These three points of reference highlight different aspects: the date of the church’s consecration, the chapel’s protected status, and the mill’s historical connection to the community.

Coin Hoard and Information Boards

The Celtic coin hoard from Starý Kolín comprised 197 staters and 107 third-stat er coins. An information board at a bicycle rest stop by the road bridge over the Klejnárka covers the find. This gives the archaeological topic a specific place in local information resources.

A series of eight information boards about the history of the community has also been set up in Starý Kolín. The series offers a broader view of local history, while the board by the bridge focuses on the coin hoard. These different topics help distinguish an individual archaeological example from the presentation of the community’s history.

Nature Trail and Nature

The “V Souškách” nature trail opened on September 5, 2021. It runs through Baštecký Forest and the surrounding area, includes five information boards and its own trail markers, and has a branch leading to an old oak avenue near the Elbe. Both the route through the forest and the branch to the oak avenue are specific landmarks along this nature trail.

Wild garlic is widespread in Baštecký Forest by the Elbe. This is a natural feature alongside the community’s historical themes and the archaeological connection of the coin hoard. When planning your visit, you can choose between cultural sites, the nature trail, and the landscape as different areas of focus.

When looking for a hotel for your stay in Starý Kolín, consider whether you would prefer to focus your trip on cultural history or the route through Baštecký Forest.

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