Ulice: Church, Chapel, Forests and Hracholusky Reservoir

Ulice combines cultural landmarks with forest and landscape experiences. If you are looking for a hotel in Ulice, the municipality offers a thematic guide to help you plan your trip: historic buildings, walks in the forest and the Hracholusky Reservoir can take centre stage. Each theme offers a different focus, allowing you to tailor your stay to your interest in architecture, nature or traces of history.

Churches and Architectural History

The Church of St Lawrence in Ulice is a rare example of a rural late Renaissance church from the early 17th century. The hexagonal Baroque Chapel of St Diviš in Hracholusky was built in 1682. Together, the two religious buildings represent different architectural periods within the municipality. The church and chapel therefore provide two clearly distinct points of reference if you would like to understand Ulice’s architectural history.

Úlice Castle also adds to this historical context. It was built between 1760 and 1770 on the site of a Gothic fortress. Comparing the dates makes it possible to distinguish the castle from its earlier history: the castle was built in the 18th century, while its site was already associated with a Gothic fortification. In chronological order, the church from the early 17th century, the chapel built in 1682 and the castle from 1760 to 1770 stand alongside one another. At the castle, the site’s history stretches further back than the construction period, to the Gothic fortress.

Reservoir, Forest and Cycling

The Hracholusky Reservoir lies within the municipality of Ulice. It was created by building a dam on the Mže and was filled in 1964. Its creation adds a landscape and infrastructure focus to the architectural history. The filling in 1964 is a distinctly later point of reference than the early modern religious buildings.

The extensive forests within the municipality are suitable for walks; mushroom picking is also offered as a leisure activity there. The forests are also home to historic reconciliation crosses and the remains of abandoned farmsteads. This brings together recreational activities and traces of cultural history in the forest.

Cycling routes pass through the municipality of Ulice. Luhov Castle can be reached by bicycle from Ulice. Check the local availability of the cycling routes and the route to Luhov before setting out. For your trip planning, it is helpful to distinguish between a route option and a destination: cycling routes pass through the municipality, while Luhov Castle can be reached by bicycle from Ulice.

A Garden in Jezná

In Jezná, the Garden of Silence is located near the Church of the Holy Trinity. The garden includes fruit bushes and herb beds, and is freely accessible to pilgrims. Check the local visiting conditions before your visit. With its location near the church and its planted areas, the garden adds a distinct place to visit to the municipality’s architectural and landscape themes.

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For the wider travel overview: Plzeň-Sever District.