Bojanov: St. Vitus Church, Nature Trail and Summer Music

Bojanov offers a range of attractions: St. Vitus Church and its interior, the historic layout of the settlement, a nature trail about limestone quarrying, and a summer music festival in the Iron Mountains. To help you decide how to plan your trip, it is useful to distinguish between local history, a longer themed route, and a seasonal musical event. You can then decide whether you would like to explore Bojanov mainly through its sacred art and settlement layout, include the nature trail, or plan your trip around a festival.

St. Vitus Church and its history

The present form of St. Vitus Church dates from 1730. Frescoes in the presbytery depict the legend of St. Vitus; next to the church stands a wooden bell tower with the Václav bell, dating from 1510. The two dates refer to different elements: 1730 dates the church’s present form, while 1510 indicates the age of the bell. The interior furnishings also offer a distinct way to explore the history of the settlement. The frescoes depict a religious story, while the Václav bell provides a tangible link to the settlement’s older history. Those interested in sacred art and historical heritage will find several distinct aspects of the church to explore.

Settlement layout and ossuary

The layout of the settlement is another reason to consider Bojanov as more than a collection of individual buildings. The original settlement was laid out around a square, with the church situated within it. Its position is therefore part of the settlement’s historic layout. There is also an accessible ossuary by the church, where bones and skulls are arranged like a palisade. The ossuary creates a visual contrast with the frescoes: here, the effect comes from the arrangement of the remains, while there it comes from the depiction of the legend of St. Vitus. Check whether the ossuary is accessible before your visit.

Nature trail on the history of limestone quarrying

The “Naučná stezka Historie vápenictví” nature trail starts in Třemočnice, passes through Seč to Bojanov, and continues to Polánka. It offers views of limestone quarries and introduces visitors to the history of limestone quarrying in the Iron Mountains. The total length is just under 30 kilometres. Bojanov is one section of the route, not its starting point: the trail begins in Třemočnice and continues through the other named places. For your trip planning, the distinction is clear: the church and settlement layout offer a local cultural heritage experience, while the nature trail is a longer route focused on limestone. Plan it as a separate activity and take its total length into account when allocating your time. Those particularly interested in the history of lime production will find a clear thematic route here, linking the quarries with historic extraction.

Summer music in the Iron Mountains

The “Bojanovské muzicírování” adds music to these attractions: it is a summer music festival in the Iron Mountains. Unlike the church and nature trail, the festival is a seasonal event. If you would like to include it in your trip, check the event dates before setting your travel dates. This lets you take its summer schedule into account when planning your visit.

Discover more destinations: Krouna, Ronov Nad Doubravou, Čankovice, Heřmanův Městec, Hrochův Týnec, Tisovec, Trojovice, Lipovec.

For the regional travel overview: Chrudim District.