Horní Těšice: Chapel and Events

At the heart of Horní Těšice are its local cultural heritage, an annual program of religious, creative, and seasonal events, and the “Košt slivovice.” At this festival, slivovice and a variety of spreads were sampled. If you are looking for hotels for a stay, these themes offer different points of interest: the chapel represents the town’s historical connection, the events give the year a communal dimension, and the Košt adds a culinary touch. This can help you first decide whether your trip should focus more on the cultural monument or on a particular occasion. Slivovice is a plum brandy.

The Chapel of the Virgin Mary as a Cultural Monument

The Chapel of the Virgin Mary dates from 1875 and is part of Horní Těšice’s local cultural heritage. It is considered a local landmark in the landscape; its tower defines the local elevation profile. Its construction date and cultural heritage status give the building a clear historical context, while its position in the landscape emphasizes its connection to the town. The chapel is therefore a specific cultural highlight to consider when choosing your destination. It differs from festivals and community events, whose significance is tied to recurring occasions throughout the year.

Events Throughout the Year

The annually organized events program includes masses, creative workshops for children, and celebrations marking the start and end of the summer holidays. It also includes a Bethlehem walk with gifts from St. Nicholas and an Advent café. The program therefore ranges from religious occasions and a creative activity specifically for children to celebrations around the summer holidays and Advent. The events vary by theme and time of year: the two holiday celebrations mark the beginning and end of the summer holidays, while the Bethlehem walk and Advent café take place during Advent.

Cultural events in Horní Těšice are held, among other places, at the “Pod Lucernou” excursion site. If you want to attend a particular event, check the venue as well as the date so you can plan around the specific program item.

The “Košt slivovice”

The “Košt slivovice” complements the religious and seasonal events with a culinary focus. Members of SDH Těšice organized the 8th edition in 2023 and the 9th edition in 2024; slivovice and a variety of spreads were sampled. The festival thus combines tastings of the drink with a selection of spreads. It offers a different way to experience the town than the chapel or the annual religious and seasonal events: here, the tasting takes center stage.

Choose Your Travel Dates Based on the Occasion

The annual program, by contrast, offers recurring religious and seasonal occasions; the Košt complements it with a tasting as a distinct culinary attraction.

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