Discover Beňov: Stojan Museum, Church and Rural Tradition

Beňov combines a hilly landscape with an impressive local history, ecclesiastical culture and vibrant traditions. If you are looking for a place with a variety of things to discover on your trip to the Czech Republic, you will find opportunities here to explore culture, nature, regional events and equestrian sports.

Landscape and Notable Memorial Sites

Beňov lies on the left bank of the Moštěnka River in the hilly landscape of the foothills of the Podbeskydská pahorkatina. A special landmark in the village is Stojan's linden tree. The memorial tree from Beňov was voted Tree of the Year in 2007. Thus, alongside the landscape, a specific memorial site is also at the center, making local history visible.

The A.-C.-Stojan Museum

The small A.-C.-Stojan Museum in Beňov was established in 1993 on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Antonín Cyril Stojan's death. The exhibition preserves personal belongings from Stojan's lifetime, the archbishop's school certificates, hymnals, models of his busts and monument, pictures and books. It also includes vestments and other liturgical objects connected with him. Personal memories, educational certificates and religious objects are therefore presented side by side in the same exhibition. For your visit, the museum offers a focused insight into a personality whose legacy in Beňov is closely connected with religious and local memory.

Church History with Exact Dates

The Church of Saint Francis of Assisi in Beňov is also part of the cultural picture. Its foundation stone was laid on June 19, 1854, and the church was consecrated on October 4, 1857. The two dates mark the timeline of the church's construction and complement a visit to the museum with another testimony to local history. The sequence from the laying of the foundation stone to the consecration gives the church building a clear historical framework.

Equestrian Club and Traditional Events

The Beňov Equestrian Club offers training for young riders, agrotourism and movement therapy for people with physical disabilities. The club's profile thus combines training, agrotourism and movement therapy with an annual recurring tradition. Every year, the club also organizes traditional Hubertus rides in Beňov, Kyselovice, Břest and Staré Vsi. The Hubertus rides provide a lasting traditional highlight and extend beyond Beňov to Kyselovice, Břest and Staré Vsi.

Hiking and Regional Cuisine

The Přerovská padesátka event also takes participants through Beňov on its longer routes, where the Stojan Museum is located. The longer routes create a different rhythm from a purely museum visit: Beňov is experienced as part of a hike and at the same time as a place with a cultural destination. Another local aspect was showcased by the traditional “Zabíjačkové hody” event on January 17, 2026, at the Sokolovna in Beňov, where locals, visitors from elsewhere and tourists could sample traditional slaughterhouse specialties. In addition to the cultural sites, a specific culinary event is therefore also part of village life. Beňov can thus be discovered through its landscape and culture as well as through its communal traditions.

Other Places in the Surrounding Area

For further orientation, you can also explore Domaželice, Uhřičice, Nelešovice, Lipník Nad Bečvou, Přestavlky, Brodek U Přerova, Milenov and Oldřichov.

For the broader travel overview: Přerov District.