Stašov – Landscape, History and Traditions

Stašov combines a distinctive landscape with a multifaceted local history and long-standing festivals. This gives the village various points of interest for travellers who are not only looking for accommodation in the Czech Republic, but also want to get to know the character of a smaller Bohemian village.

Landscape along the Červený potok

Stašov lies on a gently sloping hillside open to the north and west, above the valley of the Červený potok. This location describes the village very specifically: the hillside opens out in two directions, while the stream valley provides the spatial reference. Stašov is also located in the northeastern part of the Hořovická pahorkatina. Those who consider landscape forms and the location within a Czech region when choosing a destination will therefore find a precise geographical orientation here.

The landscape does not stand apart from the local history. It forms the setting for the historical evidence associated with the village in several places. In particular, references to former crafts and lime kilns show that Stašov can also be explored through its economic past.

Early Mention and Historical Traces

Stašov is first mentioned in a document dated to 1085. In this document, the Bohemian King Vratislav II donated the villages of Stašov and Žíňany near Benešov to Ostrov Monastery. This early mention anchors the village in a long history that extends far beyond its present-day appearance.

One particularly vivid chapter is the nail-making craft, known in Czech as cvočkařství. In Stašov, it was a main source of livelihood from the late 18th century to the first half of the 19th century. Nail makers were itinerant smiths who sold iron goods.

Historical lime kilns stood at several locations in Stašov: at the intersection of the road from Stašov and the Zdice–Příbram road, in the Cikoška area and below the railway line.

Memorial Sites and Local Traditions

Among the visible memorial sites is the monument to those who fell in the First World War. It was ceremonially unveiled in Stašov on 28 October 1926; around 500 people took part in the ceremony. Another historical point of reference is the Husův balvan. It was unveiled as part of the celebrations marking the tenth anniversary of Czechoslovakia’s independence, and the year 1928 was carved into the stone.

Local events are also part of the cultural landscape. The Staročeské máje is considered a traditional and very popular event in Stašov. In 2026, Pálení čarodějnic was also scheduled to take place at the TJ Stašov sports grounds for operational reasons.

Stašov on Cycling Route No. 0007

Cycling route no. 0007 from Lochovice to Zdice passes through Stašov at kilometre 6, or is recorded there.

Other places for travel orientation: Měňany, Málkov, Hředle, Jivina, Zdice, Kublov, Chlustina and Tlustice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Beroun.