Staňkovice – History, Culture and Exhibitions

Staňkovice is a destination for you if you would like to combine local history, small cultural monuments and special events. Its historical dimension ranges from the Ostašov archaeological site to an 18th-century glassworks. There is also a bell tower, religious buildings and an annual exhibition featuring animals and an extensive programme for children. When looking for accommodation, you can therefore plan your stay around specific discoveries rather than merely around a place name.

Archaeological History in Ostašov

The Ostašov archaeological site in Staňkovice is classified as a significant archaeological site in category UAN I. A medieval settlement stood on the site and was described as abandoned in 1524. The history of the site continued in a different form: a glassworks was founded on the grounds of the former settlement in 1715 and was probably closed in 1726. On the same grounds, the medieval settlement and the later-founded glassworks follow one another chronologically as two different uses reflecting the history of the site.

Bell Tower, Chapels and Monuments

There is a bell tower in the village square of Staňkovice. Nová Ves has a large neo-Gothic chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary. In Chlum, a statue of Saint Donatus dating from 1765 recalls the religious and historical character of the village. The village square in Chlum also contains a newly restored war memorial to those who fell in the First World War and a chapel. These individual buildings and monuments provide several specific themes for a cultural exploration.

Exhibitions with a Regional Character

An annual exhibition of birds, poultry and rabbits, with an extensive programme for children, takes place in Staňkovice. The 2025 district sales exhibition for small animals was held on the grounds of the municipal office next to the bus stop. At this exhibition held in Staňkovice in 2025, rabbits, pigeons, poultry, exotic birds and a beehive were presented. This gives you a different way to experience the local culture than historical buildings do: the focus is on animal husbandry, regional event traditions and a programme explicitly aimed at children.

Orientation for Choosing Where to Stay

Road 335 runs through Staňkovice along the route Mnichovice–Sázava–Staňkovice–Uhlířské Janovice–Zbraslavice. The nearest railway station to Staňkovice is Uhlířské Janovice, located 3.5 km away. For your journey, you can consider Road 335 through Staňkovice and the nearest railway station, Uhlířské Janovice, separately, depending on whether you are travelling by car or train. If you arrive by train, the 3.5 km distance to Staňkovice should therefore be included in your route planning.

Other destinations you can also visit include Kutná Hora, Vlačice, Mocovice, Rataje Nad Sázavou, Soběšín, Drobovice, Řendějov and Nové Dvory U Kutné Hory.

To the main travel overview: Kutná Hora District.