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PACOV AREA

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 Court Building, 1930s  St. Michael the Archangel´s Deanery Church  The historical form of the town‘s emblem

hISTORY Pacov (German: Patzau) lies at 1,600ft-plus elevation between Pelhřimov and Tábor near the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands–Southern Bohemia border. Stražiště Hill (elev 2,440ft) undeniably dominates the surrounding countryside through which Trnávka Creek flows. The home of local feudal lords and administrators later followed by a manor estate and other institutions, Pacov has been the region’s traditional heart since medieval times and a one-time centre of a judicial district. Today Pacov is an extended competence municipality counting under 5 000 residents altogether. The town history goes back to the late 13th century. A castle that used to stand in place of today’s château granted protection to the original settlers. Pacov entered recorded history in 1316 when the town was acquired by Ondřej (Andrew) of Pacov. There are, however, archaeological artifacts and a unique tombstone of one Hron of Pacov from c. 1300 that predate this record. The tombstone decorated by a nobleman figure and a Latin inscription also confirms the pre-existence of Saint Michael the Archangel’s Church. In the 14th century the Pacov estate was owned by gentry; also briefly by king George of Podiebrad and the influential House of Rosenberg. Since the 15th century it belonged to the Malovec family of Malovice. In 1413 a royal punitive expedition was dispatched against Pacov and Peter Malovec. A 1447 prerogative reaffirmed the right of Pacov to elect mayors and bailiffs, as well as abolishing escheat. The right to use a lion-and-tower coat of arms and municipal seal, and to elect mayors, was also granted to Pacov by king Louis II in 1519. In 1597 Rudolf II of Habsburg vested Pacov – then owned by the Španovský family of Lisov – with manorial rights. One of Pacov’s rulers Michael Španovský is known to have held the position of Chief Royal Scribe. Keeping on the good side of prudent nobility, the town blossomed until the Battle of White Mountain and the Thirty Years’ War which brought a sudden end to its heyday. Afterwards Pacov was bought by the Imperial Army general and a strict Catholic

Sigismund Myslík of Hyršov who bequeathed his possessions to the order of Discalced Carmelites. After their arrival in 1708 the Carmelite monks built a monastery in Pacov and subsequently also the Abbey Church of Saint Wenceslas, a major architectural sight and landmark completed in 1732. The monastery was eventually dissolved during the enactment of Josephine reforms and the unpopular Carmelites were ousted by another ecclesiastical power, namely the Religious Fund and bishop Schaffgotsch of Budweis, later followed by further owners including secular ones. A general relaxation occuring in the late 19th century brought about the resurrection of town’s economy and the first stirrings of local cultural and community activities. The moribund drapery and other trades were supplanted by carpentry, coppersmithing, and decorating crafts, which gradually gained popularity and are now considered traditional (especially carpentry along with food machinery industry and leather accessories manufacture) among the locals. A railway line completed in 1888 allowed for further expansion of the town and improved its communication with the outside world. In the early 1900s Pacov has also made international bike racing history when in 1905 and 1906 a classification race to appoint the Austrian racing team – whose winners were guaranteed to compete for the International Cup – took place at the so-called Pacov Circuit. The tournament’s crucial race too was held at the Pacov Circuit on July 8, 1906, and eventually won by Eduard Nikodém. Today these events are commemorated in Pacov by the local history museum exhibition, a plaque on the façade of Panská Restaurant, the yearly Vintage Bike Championship, and a permanent single-track vehicle exhibition at the nearby Kámen Castle. The university professor Tomáš (Thomas) Garrigue Masaryk – later elected the first president of the Czechoslovak republic – delivered a John Huss lecture in the château theatre in Pacov before World War I

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 Pacov Circuit, 1906. The motorcycle racer Tavenaux with the factory owner Gillet (France)  Poet Antonín Sova  View of the town

hISTORY at the invitation of professor Ferdinand Pakosta. WWI saw many local citizens leaving for the battlefield, often not to return home again. The Pacov-born high-school professor and historian Ferdinand Pakosta who in 1908 established the local history museum was among them. A Karel Gabriel memorial installed by the château ramparts lists the names of all local World Wars’ casualties. The founding of sovereign Czechoslovakian state was widely aplauded in Pacov. A lengthy period of stagnation dissipated in a rapid spell of general invigoration followed by an economic, sports, and cultural, renewal. Pacov boasted a renowned furniture industry promoted by popular trade fairs and regional exhibitions. In 1921 to 1923 a new town hall was added to the main square. The boom that Pacov experienced during the First Czechoslovak Republic ended with German military occupation and World War II. The town’s substantial Jewish community was nearly erased and the war memorial was extended by a great many other names. The last owners of the local manor estate, the Weiss-Tessbach family, left town by the end of WWII. A POW camp apparently holding as many as 40,000 prisoners of war was established in Pacov to be replaced later by a German military cemetery. Following the events of 1948 all private companies were nationalized and community activities curbed. On the plus side a school, medical centre, and a pharmacy, were constructed and factories expanded or newly built. The town’s architectural character was marred by ill-considered mass demolitions and unsightly housing projects. Further political changes in 1989 helped reinvigorating the small- and mid-scale private businesses. The old centre is now being gradually renovated; the St. Michael’s Church’s original appearance has already been restored and others will follow suit. After many years of sustained effort

sappeared after being rebuilt as a Renaissance château later converted to an 18th century monastery and later still to a manor house. There are two main churches, the Gothic Church of St. Michael and the Abbey Church of St. Wenceslas (open to the public as a gallery during summer holidays only), as mentioned earlier. The Baroque religious architecture is further represented by the St. Barbara funeral chapel and the St. Anne Chapel near a former spa. A synagogue and a cemetery featuring the local Jewish history exhibition commemorate Pacov’s Jewish residents. The notable Czech poet Antonín Sova (1864–1928) is currently the best-known Pacov native. Sova’s childhood home, to which he often returned, has been a constant source of inspiration for him. Today his works and accompanying memorabilia can be seen in the museum. The poet’s life and work are also honoured by two monuments (placed by the château and in the park, respectively) and a plaque on the former library building. Pacov also gained a high school and modern sports facilities including a soccer field and athletics stadium. The town shelters a vast array of community activities such as the Slavoj sports club, Slavík mixed choir, Stražišťan or Trnávka traditional dance ensemble, car racing and bike racing clubs, fishing club, voluntary fire brigade, hiking club, amateur theatrics, musical ensembles and the like. Bike racing enthusiasts know Pacov for the yearly Vintage Bike Championship and the Propad Circuit where motocross tournaments take place. The annual parade Den mikroregionu also boasts a large loyal following. Pacov accommodated a considerable number of sights throughout its 700-plus-year history. The original castle has almost completely di-

Still other local sons embraced literature as their professional pursuit of choice: philologist František Šohaj (1916–1878), physician and writer Václav Plaček-Trnavský (1868–1925), librarian and writer Bohuslav Čermák (1846–1899), and also the nearby Cetoraz-born literary critic Leander Čech (1854–1911), although the artists Jan Autengruber (1887–1920) and Jan Vojna (1861–1894) chose to excel in painting instead. The later Czech National Theatre choreographer Saša Machov (1903– 1951) was born in the Zhoř municipality while the famous stage director Jiří Frejka (1904–1952) saw the light of the world in a game-keeper’s lodge in Útěchovice near Stražiště Hill.

Sights

 Abbey Church of St. Wenceslas  Pacov Château  View of the St. Michael´s Church from the Château

& Landmarks St. Michael the Archangel’s Deanery Church St. Michael’s Church grew out of the 13th century Gothic roots, its present-day appearance being mainly the result of a late-14th century rebuilding when the original flat-ceilinged interior was split into a double-nave church centered around and supported by an octagonal pillar and the corner tower’s hip. The original vaulting can still be seen delineated on the tower wall. The church was shared by the Catholics and Calixtines alike as documented by the foundation and endowment of the Corpus Christi Chapel or the unique raised carvings on outer buttresses supporting the south wall. The carved plaques depicting human figures with chalices and crosses, St. Wenceslas, the then ruling Malovec family coat of arms, and various craftsmen and builders, date from the 15th century. An organ loft followed by a sacristy and antechamber was added in the 16th century. The church was rebuilt after suffering fire damage in 1727. Church tower also burned down in 1744 to be restored eventually in 1876 when a new storey was built and a clockwork installed. In the 16th century the organ loft was decorated with scenes from the Old and New Testaments. The church mobiliary dates mainly from the Baroque period. The Hron tombstone from c. the 1300s and the 1666 wooden memorial tablet of Sigismund Myslík of Hyršov are both historically significant. A general remodelling took place in 1907–1909. The south wall was later panelled with the Renaissance and 16–18th century tombstones that were most likely removed from the church floor. A walled churchyard with a separate entrance surrounded the church until as late as the mid-19th century. Recently the church underwent another renovation in 1997 when the original Gothic illusive bossage was rendered in the plasterwork of the sanctuary.

Abbey Church of St. Wenceslas A Baroque abbey church built in 1719 by the architect and Carmelite monk Martin Wittwer. Having been destroyed along with the mo-

nastery by the great fire of 1727 it was later rebuilt and ceremonially consecrated in 1732. After the monastery’s dissolution in 1787 it was never used for religious purposes, playing the role of a state room and storage space until it was acquired 160 years later by the Czechoslovak Hussite Church (1947–1974). The Myslík coat of arms shares the church façade with the Baroque statues of St. Teresa and St. John of the Cross, St. Wenceslas (mid-façade), and Sts. Joachim and Anne. Uppermost you can see the Virgin Mary with the Infant Jesus surrounded by kneeling angels. The church underwent a complete reconstruction from 1979 to 1994. Other restoration projects have been taking place on-site since 1998. A municipal property stripped of its former furnishings, it is now open to the public as a gallery during summer holidays only.

Pacov Château Initially constructed as a castle in the 13th century and rebuilt in the 16th century as a château by the Robmháp family of Suchá. Notable former owners include the Imperial field marshal and martial councillor Sigismund Myslík of Hyršov and the Španovský family of Lisov. The Discalced Carmelites, who came to Pacov in 1708, started converting the palace into a monastery and the Abbey Church of St. Wenceslas in 1718. The famous architect Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer designed plans for further development in 1739. The building was ultimately reconstituted as a manor house after the monastery’s dissolution by Joseph II in 1787, its square layout being broken in 1884 when the east wing was torn down. In the 1860s the château housed a grammar school and teacher’s quarters where the poet Antonín Sova was born on February 26, 1864, as a son of the local schoolmaster Jan Sova. Sova’s birth is now commemorated by a JV Dušek monument on top of the ramparts. The Weiss von Tessbach family owned the château until May 1945 when it was appropriated by state authorities. From 1947 to 1992 it was occupied by the Czechoslovakian People’s Army. The château’s ongoing renovation started in 1997 when it once again became

Sights

 Monument containing the poet´s ashes in Antonín Sova Park  Baroque farmhouse in Spálená St  St. Anne Chapel

& Landmarks municipal property. Today it houses the town council, Antonín Sova History Museum, public library, and Tourist Information Centre.

outside by the north wall. Exterior renovation was completed in 1998. Interior renovation took place between 2009–2013.

Heritage Area

Municipal parks

An urban heritage area was established in Pacov in 1990. Medieval in origin, it includes many architectural and cultural monuments seamlessly merging with the nearby buildings. The heritage area wholly encompasses the town centre and surrounds along with the château, castle park, and the former suburbs.

The abundance of serene greenery makes the castle park and Antonín Sova Park the best places for strolling and rest. The latter features a monument containing the poet’s ashes that was erected in 1934 while a low-branching memorial hornbeam – 9yd high with a girth of over 35yd – estimated to be about 200 years old can be seen in the former.

St. Anne Chapel

Baroque farmhouses in Spálená St

A 1701–1703 Baroque building owing its current appearance to a late18th century remodelling. Its octagonal external layout belies a circular interior floor plan. Inside you can see a Rococo altar and several ceiling murals including a view of the town. The chapel was built above a miraculous healing spring which apparently used to feed a neighbouring spa. The plasterwork and roofing were renovated in 1989.

Spálená (Burnt) Street is a major feature of the Pacov heritage area that includes several listed examples of historically significant vernacular architecture. The façades of farmhouses located in this almost suburban street are decorated with Baroque gables and Neoclassical frontispieces.

Historical buildings in the main square

Established in 1680, its oldest tombstones date from the 18th century. A permanent local Jewish history exhibition was mounted in the mortuary in 2005. The cemetery is usually locked; ask for the key at the Tourist Information Centre.

Central heritage area includes the 1921–1923 town hall (house No 320) adjoined by the initially Neo-Renaissance 1881 school building (house No 321). An ex-Baroque parsonage (house No 2), built as a socalled Lower Manor in the early 17th century and subsequently NeoGothicized in the 19th century, stands on the north side of the square. A war memorial by K Gabriel can be seen behind the church in the upper half of the square.

St. Barbara Funeral Chapel An originally octagonal chapel rebuilt and considerably expanded by countess Johanna Barbora Eusebie Sahrer von Sahr in 1681–1682. The Baroque high altar depicts St. Barbara. The original furnishings include a pulpit and church organ. The 1818–1840 tombstones can be seen

Jewish Cemetery

1939–1945 POW Military Cemetery The final resting place of 284 WWII German soldiers most of which succumbed to a typhoid epidemic. Situated on the outskirts of town by the road to Eš.

Statue of St. Wenceslas on the main square A counterpose sandstone sculpture of St. Wenceslas holding a banner in his right hand and an embossed shield in the other. The four sides of the plinth are decorated with raised carvings of the Czech

Sights

 Statue of St. Wenceslas on the main square  Stražiště Hill  The Motocross Grand Prix of the Czech Republic.

& Landmarks patron saints, namely Sts. Ludmila, Agnes, Procopius, and Adalbert. Sculpted in 1904–1905 by Zdeněk Vondráček, the statue was donated by Dr. iur. Antonín Třeský in 1906.

Synagogue A classical, partly quasi-Romanesque, temple, possibly built in the 19th century and situated 160yd southwest of the main square in the residential area between the square and Hronova St. Currently owned by a private company, it is closed to the public.

Motorbike racing in Pacov In 1906 Pacov hosted the first international motorcycle race in the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The Vintage Bike Championship now takes place in Pacov every year on the 3rd weekend in June. During spring the FIM Motocross Grand Prix of the Czech Republic is held at the Propad Circuit. In 2013, the Motocross World Championship was held there, one year later the Motocross European Championship took place there.

Stražiště Hill spring-water dispenser At the Hronova St marketplace there is a spring-water dispenser serviced by the local authorities. The Stražiště Hill spring water meets the strictest hygienic criteria.

The 15th Meridian The 15th meridian east goes right through Pacov so the local time is fully congruent to the Central European time zone. The 15th degree of eastern longitude connects the cemetery with Za Branou residential area.

Stražiště Hill The highest point of the surrounding area lies atop Stražiště Hill (elev 2,440ft). A miraculous, folktale-entwined wellspring guarded by a pilgrimage Baroque chapel is right underneath the peak.

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Antonín Sova HISTORY Museum The historian, high-school professor, and progressivist, Ferdinand Pakosta (1884–1914) established the local history museum in 1908, the initial exhibition consisting of items he managed to acquire with the help of several like-minded volunteers. Soon the municipal archive’s collection of historical documents was entrusted to its care, inspiring Pakosta to commence his work on the encyclopedia of Pacov history – never to be finished, as Pakosta sustained a fatal injury on the eastern front of World War I. The museum too suffered at the hands of fate, having lost its office when the town hall burned down in 1917 and consequently falling into stagnation due to a general negligence. Only with the arrival of Jan Zoubek (1898–1966) who took up the curator duties of his own volition did the museum blossom anew. Aided by Přemysl Plaček (1886–1967) and supported by the Museum Society as well as municipal authorities, the admirably efficient Zoubek managed to put up new exhibitions, expand the collection, and introduce the museum along with the rest of Pacov to a broader public by tending the artistic legacy of the poet Antonín Sova and promoting the other notable Pacov natives and the local bike racing scene. The foundations laid by him were later successfully extended by other curators who likewise concentrated on collecting, processing, and presenting, the documents mapping both historical and contemporary aspects of the Pacov area. Since 2011 Antonín Sova History Museum can be visited inside the newly renovated château. Several permanent exhibitions are now open to the public, including the following: Pacov Area History. A comprehensive retrospective exhibition covering the town history from its earliest known inhabitants up to the 20th century. There are many impressive artifacts including prehistoric stone tools, a Gothic tile and cupboard, Baroque sculptures, artisanal and guild objects, and historic glass. Room 3 adds another layer to the modern local history with its permanent exhibition Motorcycle

Racing in Pacov which focuses on the domestic and international bike races that took place at the Pacov Circuit in 1905 and 1906. Several vintage motorcycles supplement the ample pictorial evidence regarding the motocross race-course Propad Circuit, Vintage Bike Championship, and further events, among others. Room 4 showcases the trophies won by the famous riders and off-road racers František and Jiří Hrobský. Short videos are screened throughout the exhibition. The Life and Work of Antonín Sova. A visitor-friendly exhibition centred on the best-known Pacov native and a major figure of the modern Czech poetry. The plentiful original items draw a steady stream of Sova fans, school excursions, and the cultured public. A documentary movie follows Sova’s extraordinary personal and artistic life. Jan Autengruber Gallery. A collection of masterful painting created by the untimely deceased artist (1887–1920), now exhibited to great effect in a self-contained hall. The Pacov-born and Munich Academyeducated Autengruber was recently rediscovered to a huge critical acclaim. His works have been included in major displays of the early 20th century art as well as several successful solo exhibitions. The museum also organises temporary exhibitions (especially artor history-themed), lectures, and literary events (Afternoon Poetry). Various art exhibitions and local-interest shows take place inside the adjacent former abbey church of St. Wenceslas (aka Castle Chapel) during summer.

Sights & Landmarks

 Masaryk Sq in Pelhřimov  Gazebo called Hříbek (The Mushroom) in Lukavec  Kámen Castle

Around Pacov Kámen Castle

Pelhřimov

Built on top of a rock in the 13th century, this castle has opened up its old palace to visitors along with the 19th/early 20th century lifestyle and home arrangement exhibition, its main crowd-puller being a single-track vehicle display including several dozen vintage motorcycles and bicycles. The presentation references the Pacov Circuit where international motorcycle races were held in 1905 and 1906, and the early phase of the Czech bike-racing scene.

A former county seat sitting amidst the lovely highland countryside since the 13th century. The town offers plenty of enjoyable attractions such as two world records and curiosities exhibitions, Spook Museum, Lipský Hall, the watchtowers, a regional museum, or an urban heritage area containing several Cubist buildings.

Těchobuz The former home of a world-renowned glassworks that operated here in the 18–19th century, Těchobuz has existed since medieval times. The village attracts visitors with its many sights that are being currently restored and connected by a walking trail, and lovely natural surroundings. A gallery commemorating the Enlightenment mathematician and philosopher Bernard Bolzano’s stay in Těchobuz organises temporary art exhibitions here.

Chýnov Cave The unique Chýnov Cave (Chýnovská jeskyně) draws visitors to Mt. Pacova Hora near Chýnov at the westernmost border of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands. The cave was discovered as a result of limestone quarrying in the 19th century. A 240yd stretch of a nearly mile-long cave is open to the public.

Lukavec The oldest written mention of this village dates from 1352. The original medieval fortress was later rebuilt as a manor house and surrounded by a park featuring the Baroque gazebo Hříbek (The Mushroom). The notable Czech poet Antonín Sova (1864–1928) grew up in Lukavec where the Hříbek exhibition now commemorates his life and work. A St. Wenceslas Church graces the main square.

Tábor Built upon the earlier remnants by the Hussites in 1420, Tábor and the surrounding area are blessed with the abundance of monuments and natural beauty. There is a wide array of accommodation and sports facilities to choose from. Of the many interesting sights the old town centre, Hussite Museum, the underground chambers, Kotnov Castle Tower, and Bechyně Gate, deserve a special mention.

Želiv Abbey During its more than 860 years long history, the White Canons’ abbey in Želiv has seen many changes and turning points. Bishop Otto of Prague along with Duke Soběslav (Sobeslaus) and the duke’s wife Adelaide of Bohemia established the abbey in 1139 to be used by Benedictine monks from the nearby Sázava Monastery. After many fires, it was restored several times – most notably in 1713–1720 in the spirit of the Baroque Gothic by the architect Jan Blažej Santini Aichel. However, Želiv is not only a monastery, but it is also an entire complex of structures – the monastery, the Church of the Nativity of Our Lady, the convent. Barrier-free visit.

EVENTS CALENDAR April/May FIM Motocross Grand Prix of the Czech Republic The opening race of this yearly tournament frequented by the leading Czech riders is now traditionally held at the Propad Circuit in Pacov. May Beer Festival Organized by the local brewery Rodinný pivovar Pacov. An assortment of excellent beers made mostly by microbreweries is available to visitors’ enjoyment alongside traditional specialities and various associated events. June Annual Parade The annual parade Den Mikroregionu which showcases the local community activities as much as the region itself takes place on the 3rd weekend in June when the main square hosts a diverse schedule of events. June Vintage Bike Championship Domestic and foreign fans and owners of vintage motorcycles congregate in Pacov on the 3rd weekend in June too. The accompanying race covers a section of the original Pacov Circuit where the 3rd International Cup motorcycle race was held in 1906. June/JULY Jatka Fest music festival Taking place in the lovely setting of the castle garden, this festival is supported by the municipal authorities and features two whole days’ worth of music.

JULY/AUGUST Pacovský Poledník multi-genre festival Pacov has been hosting this low-key early-July festival of alternative music and offbeat theatre for over 10 years, delighting the connoisseurs of said genres and intimate ambience aficionados alike. July The Copper Cup Soccer Tournament The leading soccer (association football) clubs compete for the Copper Cup (Měděný pohár) every year in late July at the Pacov soccer stadium. September/October Saint Michael Pilgrimage The pilgrimage season ends with the renowned and wildly popular Saint Michael Pilgrimage. December Advent Fair A plentiful afternoon schedule scented with mulled wine and seasoned with various accompanying events taking place behind the Saint Michael’s Church.

Many other cultural and sports events occur in Pacov throughout the year – see the adverts posted around town or the website www.zamekpacov.cz/en.

Leisure Activities Cycling The Pacov area makes for some great cycling with dozen upon dozen miles of well-marked trails. These are mostly moderate routes suitable for all types of bicycles, which pass many ponds and natural swimming holes offering the chance to regroup and refresh. Following mostly the secondary and tertiary roads as well as dirt roads and country lanes, the cycling trails are lined with picnic areas and information panels with maps showing the local sights and landmarks. Further information about cycling and hiking including sample itineraries can be obtained via the municipal website www.mestopacov. cz or the Tourist Information Centre (www.zamekpacov.cz/en) inside the château.

Fishing There are several fishing grounds in the town’s vicinity. ČRS Pacov Fishing Club manages the coarse fishing grounds Trnávka-Magát and Trnávka-Valcha (Bezrucký Pond) as well as the Trnávka trout stream. Těchobuz Fishing Club manages the coarse fishing grounds Trnávka 3 and Martinický Potok along with the Martinický Potok trout stream.

Swimming in the Pacov area

Propad Lido – distance: ⅓mi (on the outskirts of town towards the motocross race-course Propad Circuit; boat available for free). Dolák Pond – distance: 2mi (next to the Důl turn-off by the road to Pošná). Jetřichovec bathing place – distance: 3mi (at the far end of Jetřichovec towards Zhořec).

Information Centre 1 Náměstí Svobody Sq (Pacov Château) Phone: (+420) 565 455 100 infocentrum@mestopacov.cz | www.zamekpacov.cz Information, leaflets and advice, Internet access, local handicrafts, gifts, and souvenirs, printing & scanning services, and museum tickets available here.