Discover the Church with a Glass Roof
The Neratov Pilgrimage Festival will take place from August 15 to 17, 2025. This event features a mix of cultural, charitable, and spiritual activities, including a craft fair, fun attractions for kids, and performances by individuals with disabilities. These activities closely relate to the Neratov church and its stunning glass roof. On Saturday and Sunday, a guided tour of the church will be available at 11:30 AM. On Friday evening at 7:00 PM, enjoy a concert by the band Epydemye.
On Saturday morning, there will be a procession walking from Rokytnice to Neratov. A guided church tour is set for 11:30 AM, and Mass will take place at 1 PM. At 2 PM, you can watch a demonstration of agility training featuring Dibag dogs. Kids will be entertained with two theater performances. Plus, join us at 7:00 PM for a concert featuring the Pardubice Philharmonic Orchestra.
On Sunday morning, activities for children will focus on church traditions including morning praise, Mass, and prayers like the Angelus and the Rosary. Those less focused on spirituality can enjoy a theatrical show by Another Stage at 1:30 PM. Then at 2 PM, the church organ will play for the first time in 80 years! The church organist, Přemysl Kšica, will showcase a selection of compositions that range from the Baroque period to modern-day works.
Throughout the weekend, there will be a craft fair along with pony rides. Don’t worry about food and drink; local eateries will be bustling with energy, and this year, the Bistro U Proroka will offer delightful ice cream from Opočno. Children will have a blast with a bouncy castle, monkey bars, pony rides, face painting, or spraying pictures on their skin. All performances have a voluntary donation system.
Explore the Local Area
Whether you’re attending a concert, participating in a corporate prayer, exploring the craft fair, taking part in the Hope Run, or simply going on a pilgrimage, you’ll find plenty of time to explore the attractions nearby – and there are many! Starting from Neratov, you can follow tourist signs to the lookout tower on Anenské vrch, or visit the Hanička artillery fortress. A bit further up lies the Kunštátská chapel. You and your children can also enjoy a walk through the gorge of the Wild Eagle River, known as Zemská brána, where you can see the Smuggler’s Footbridge and Ledříček’s Rock, the legendary home of the gentle robber Ledříček. If the weather permits, there’s a beautiful natural swimming pool in the Orlické Záhoří region, and if it rains, you can visit the protected Kopeček workshops showcasing examples of local folk crafts.
