Unhošť: History, Chapels and Nature

Unhošť can be explored through several specific themes: a museum in the former town hall, church architecture, an annual pilgrimage and natural attractions in the surrounding area. The history of church architecture in Unhošť ranges from the 14th-century Gothic sandstone tabernacle to the church tower added in 1655–1657. The Chapel of St. Barbara dates from the late 17th century; its present appearance is the result of a renovation in the second half of the 19th century, while the pilgrimage in Žlábek takes place every year. In the surrounding area of Unhošť lies Markův mlýn, where a natural monument was designated in 1993 and rare rocky-steppe plant communities can be found. If you are looking for a hotel in Unhošť, these features can help you decide on a theme for your trip.

Museum and Nature Trail

The Melichar Local History Museum is housed in the former town hall of Unhošť, at house number 1. The St. Hubert Nature Trail starts at the museum and is 3 km long. The Chapel of St. Hubert, which dates from 2018, is also near the trail.

Church Architecture and Pilgrimage

The cemetery chapel of St. Barbara dates from the late 17th century; its present appearance is the result of a renovation in the second half of the 19th century. The chapel’s origins and present appearance belong to different periods: it dates from the late 17th century, while the renovation in the second half of the 19th century shaped its current form.

The church in Unhošť has a 14th-century Gothic sandstone tabernacle in its presbytery. The existing church tower in Unhošť was added in 1655–1657 and served as a bell tower. The presbytery is the area around the altar; it is where the 14th-century Gothic sandstone tabernacle is located, making it part of the church’s historic interior. In addition to the Gothic tabernacle in the presbytery, there is the church tower, which was added in 1655–1657 and serves as a bell tower.

Another religious landmark is the chapel in Žlábek: it is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and associated with a miraculous spring. A pilgrimage to the chapel takes place every year. For planning around a particular theme, this pilgrimage represents a recurring tradition, unlike the construction and renovation dates of the other chapels, which refer to specific points in history.

Nature in the Surrounding Area

In the surrounding area of Unhošť, Markův mlýn was designated a natural monument in 1993. Rare rocky-steppe plant communities can be found at Markův mlýn; these include Czech star-of-Bethlehem, meadow pasqueflower and grey seseli. If nature is important to your travel plans, the natural monument and the named plants offer different points of interest.

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