Vodslivy: Village History, Village Square and Nearby Routes

Vodslivy combines a long history with a distinctive feature in the village square: beside the monument to those who fell in the First World War stands a column bell made of red Permian sandstone. The Vodslivský potok and tourist routes add to the picture of the village and its surroundings.

Vodslivy at a glance

• The first written mention of Vodslivy dates from 1436.
• Swedish troops burned down the village during the Thirty Years’ War; the buildings had to be rebuilt around 1700.
• A school was founded in Vodslivy in 1768.
• The new school building was completed on 10 October 1863.
• The school closed in 1947.
• The village square is home to a monument to those who fell in the First World War and, beside it, a column bell made of red Permian sandstone.
• The Vodslivský potok flows through the village; numerous tourist routes run through the surrounding area.

History across several periods

The chronology begins in 1436 with the first written mention of Vodslivy. During the Thirty Years’ War, Swedish troops burned down the village; the buildings had to be rebuilt around 1700. Thus, an early written mention and the later rebuilding stand side by side as distinct chapters in the village’s history.

The history of the school can also be traced through several dates. It was founded in 1768, the new school building was completed on 10 October 1863, and the school closed in 1947. These dates mark different milestones: the founding, the completion of a new building and the end of the school. There are 95 years between the founding and the completion of the new school building.

The village square and the column bell

A column bell made of red Permian sandstone stands in the village square beside the monument to those who fell in the First World War. The monument commemorates the fallen; the adjacent bell makes its own impression with its column form and red stone. Together, the memorial and its clearly identifiable architectural form give the square two distinct points of cultural and historical interest.

Waterways and routes nearby

The Vodslivský potok flows through the village, while numerous tourist routes cross the surrounding area. The stream provides a tangible link to the local landscape; the routes lead beyond the village. For trip planning, this offers two different perspectives: exploring the village itself and taking trips in the surrounding area.

Vodslivy and finding a hotel

The village’s history, its square and the nearby routes offer different ways to shape a stay.

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Frequently asked questions about Vodslivy

What should you check before a trip in the surrounding area?

Before setting out, check the condition of the tourist routes and their markings.

Go to the overview of the wider area: Okres Benešov.