Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Rakovník, Czechia
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Experience Rakovník in Czechia in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Individual Sights in RakovníkSight 1: Saint Bartholomew’s Church
The parish church of St. Bartholomew is the dominant feature of Rakovník's Husovo Square, where together with the bell tower, which stands in its immediate vicinity, forms its eastern end. The church, together with the aforementioned bell tower, is registered as an immovable cultural monument.
Sight 2: Čtenář v křesle
The Reader in an Armchair, also known as Reader in an armchair, is a bronze sculpture by academic sculptor Jaroslav Róna, which was purchased by the city of Rakovník in 2024 and was ceremonially unveiled on November 14, 2024 on Žižka Square in Rakovník in front of the new library building with the participation of the author.
Sight 3: Mariánský sloup
The Marian Column in Rakovník stands in the eastern part of the central Hus Square. It was built in 1749 by master stonemason Kryštof Knopf according to a drawing by Václav Ettl, exceptionally not because of the plague, but for pilgrims heading through the local region to Svatá Hora near Příbram. The Marian Column is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
Sight 4: Městský úřad Rakovník
The Rakovník town hall is located in the southern row of houses on the western side of the main Husovo Square. Together with its clock tower, it is one of the dominant features of Rakovník, it houses the municipal office and is protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.
Sight 5: Rabasova galerie Rakovník
The Rabas Gallery is located in the building of the former synagogue in Rakovník, named after the painter Václav Rabas. The gallery is run by the Central Bohemian Region and its director is academic painter Václav Zoubek.
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