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Hořice
ℹ️Practical info — Hořice
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💡 Tips
- Don't leave without trying the famous 'Hořické trubičky' (Hořice rolls), sweet wafer rolls usually filled with cream, available all over town.
- The town is famous for its stone sculpture school; keep an eye out for numerous sandstone statues scattered in parks and streets.
- In late summer, the city hosts motorcycle road races (300 Curves of Gustav Havel); book accommodation well in advance if visiting then.
- Walk up the Gothard hill to see the historic cemetery and the unique sculptural gallery in nature.
- Parking in the town center is generally easy and cheap, but check the meters as they are strictly enforced during working hours.
🍽 Food
The iconic local dessert; look for specialized wafer bakeries or cafes near the town square for the freshest rolls.
A hearty beef goulash served with bread dumplings is a staple in local traditional taverns.
Pair your sweet wafer rolls with a cup of coffee from one of the cozy independent cafes on the main square.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
Buy a beautifully packaged box of traditional Hořice wafer rolls directly from a local manufacturer's shop.
Given the town's stonemasonry heritage, you can occasionally find small sandstone crafts in local gift shops.
A relaxing green space filled with impressive sandstone sculptures created by students and local artists.
A peaceful elevated area featuring an old church, a cemetery, and lovely views over the town.
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Hořice, frequently called the 'Town of Stone Beauty,' is located in the Hradec Králové Region at the foothills of the Giant Mountains. The town is internationally famous for its School of Sculpture and Stonemasonry, established in 1884, which has enriched the townscape and its unique sculpture park with numerous stone artworks. Another hallmark of Hořice is the 'Hořické trubičky' (Hořice rolls), a traditional sweet wafer whose recipe was purportedly brought by Napoleon's cook after the Battle of Jena. The town center features the Baroque Church of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and a distinctive Neo-Gothic town hall. Gothard Hill houses a historic cemetery with valuable sculptural tombstones and an ancient chapel. Additionally, Hořice is a significant hub for motorcycle racing, hosting the annual '300 Curves of Gustav Havel' road race. The fusion of artistic creativity, craft tradition, and sporting passion gives Hořice its unique identity.
- Location: Czech Republic
- Top sights: zámek Hořice · Městské muzeum · Museum - sculpture gallery
- Nearby: Dvůr Králové nad Labem (15 km)
- Population: ~8.476
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -4 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 3 | -2 |
| Rain mm | 62 | 48 | 53 | 41 | 75 | 84 | 92 | 85 | 65 | 58 | 56 | 59 |
Geography
Facts
- The stonemasonry school was founded in 1884
- Hořice rolls received EU PGI status in 2007
- The first motorcycle race was held here in 1936
- The Baroque church was designed by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer
- First written mention of the town was in 1143
- Features an extensive open-air sculpture gallery
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