Putimov: Village History and Traditions

If you are looking for a hotel in Putimov, local history and the reason for your trip may play a role in choosing your destination. The village combines a circular historic settlement layout with a chapel on the village square. A cycling tour and a circular trail also include Putimov as a stop. These topics give you concrete reasons to consider Putimov for its history, an annual event, or a route.

Local History and the Chapel

Putimov’s historic settlement layout is called an “okrouhlice”: the village square lies at its center. The oldest part consisted of 13 farmsteads around the square. Putimov’s history is therefore about more than individual buildings; it is also about the shape of the village. The square and farmsteads are spatially related in a way that makes the historic layout easy to understand. If you are interested in a place’s history, this settlement layout is a concrete starting point.

The Chapel of the Holy Trinity stands on Putimov’s village square. It was built in 1830, repaired in 2002–2003, and solemnly consecrated on September 28, 2003. To place the events in chronological order, you can distinguish the dates: 1830 marks the construction, 2002–2003 the repair, and the September date the consecration.

Culture and Annual Traditions

The film “Smuteční slavnost” was shot in Putimov in 1969. This adds a connection to film history alongside the village’s architectural history: you can view the chapel and settlement layout as local history, and consider the filming location as a distinct cultural connection.

Annual traditions include Putimovská lávka on the last Saturday in July, a Masopust procession through the village, and Christmas carol singing at the chapel. You can distinguish these occasions by event type and travel time: the Lávka takes place in July, Masopust is a procession, and the Christmas carol singing takes place at the chapel. If one of the events determines your trip, check the date for the relevant year.

Routes and Outdoor Swimming Pool

Putimov is listed as a stop on the cycling tour from Pelhřimov to Křemešník. The tour follows forest and field paths as well as paved sections. Putimov is also a stop on the “Pelhřimovský prstýnek” circular trail, which passes through forests, across fields, and through villages. For your planning, the routes differ mainly in their features: the cycling tour alternates between the specified types of surface, while the circular trail focuses on landscapes and villages. If you plan to take either route, check current trail conditions in advance.

Another local feature is the outdoor swimming pool, which has been renovated. If you plan to visit, check the current opening hours and access information beforehand.

Discover more destinations: Starý Smrdov, Křelovice, Včelnička, Velký Rybník, Hojanovice, Bratřice, Cernov, Obrataň.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Pelhřimov.