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Římov Way of the Cross
Římov – Loreta a křížová cesta
- Walk-in
- ≈2 h here
A 17th-century pilgrimage village south of České Budějovice: a copy of the Holy House of Loreto, begun in 1648, and a Way of the Cross of 25 chapels winding about 5 km through the fields and woods around Římov.
- Region
- South Bohemian Region
- Category
- History
- Est.
- 1648
- Coordinates
- 48.8561° N · 14.4882° E
Good to know
The Way of the Cross is a walking loop of about 5 km, free and open at any time; allow two hours. The Loreto chapel in the village keeps its own hours.
A rough guide to seasons and booking, not live opening hours – those are on the map listings above.
Quick answers
- Do you need to book a visit to Římov Way of the Cross?
- No, you can usually just turn up.
- When can you visit Římov Way of the Cross?
- It isn't seasonal, but opening days and hours change through the year, so check before you go.
- How much time do you need at Římov Way of the Cross?
- Allow about 2 h on site, plus travel.
- How far is Římov Way of the Cross from Prague?
- About 2 h by car from Prague (167 km), without traffic.
- What else is near Římov Way of the Cross?
- Nearby on Pinsko: Samson Brewery, 12 km; Český Krumlov Castle, 13 km and Eggenberg Brewery, 14 km (straight-line distances).