Svémyslice: Church, Bell Tower and Local History

The late Baroque Church of St. Procopius and its bell tower give Svémyslice a distinct cultural and historical focus. Other points of interest include archaeological finds, the Svémyslice water area, the Sluncová sports and children's playground, and two bus routes.

Church of St. Procopius and Bell Tower

The present-day late Baroque Church of St. Procopius was built in 1773 and is a protected cultural monument. It is used for religious services and cultural events. If you would like to combine your visit with a specific event, check the relevant service or event times in advance. This helps you appreciate the church in terms of both its construction period and its religious and cultural use.

The bell tower stands south of the church, by the enclosure wall of the former cemetery. Its hipped roof dates from 1846 and replaced an earlier onion dome. The dates refer to different parts of the buildings: 1773 to the construction of the church, and 1846 to the bell tower roof. This distinction helps separate the history of the church building from a later alteration to the tower. The tower's ground floor is accessible through an entrance added later on the north façade. Check local access conditions if you would like to enter the accessible area. The tower's location to the south and its north-side entrance provide two specific orientation points.

Archaeological Traces

Archaeological finds in Svémyslice include a Bell Beaker culture grave, a vessel from the Early Bronze Age, and an Eneolithic settlement. These examples represent different types of finds: a grave, a single vessel, and a settlement. They add an archaeological perspective to the history of the buildings. Anyone interested in local history can consider the visible structures and archaeological traces as different ways of exploring the past.

Water Area and Playground

The Svémyslice water area is operated as part of pond management; check current operating conditions before visiting. The municipality issues permits for fishing in the water area. Permits are issued on Wednesdays during office hours, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., or by prior arrangement with the mayor. If fishing is part of your plans, check the permit procedure in advance. The times listed refer to permit issuance.

The Sluncová sports and children's playground has play equipment for children up to the age of twelve. This age limit applies to the play equipment. The municipal operating rules date from 2022; check the current state of the facilities before visiting.

Bus Connections to Svémyslice

Two bus routes are listed for travelling to the area. Bus route 353 connects Svémyslice via Zeleneč railway station with Prague-Černý Most and Horní Počernice. Route 376 runs from Prague-Letňany via Kbely, Satalice, Radonice and Svémyslice to Brandýs nad Labem–Stará Boleslav railway station. The routes differ in their listed stops and endpoints: Zeleneč is on route 353, while route 376 passes through the listed Prague districts and continues to Brandýs nad Labem–Stará Boleslav railway station. Check the route and timetable before travelling, as both may change.

Discover more destinations: Škvorec, Zlatá, Nová Ves, Zdiby, Nove Jirny, Předboj, Svojetice, Brandýs nad Labem-Stará Boleslav

For the regional travel overview: Okres Praha-Východ.