Obědkovice: Chapel, Crosses and Local History

You can explore the local history of Obědkovice through tangible evidence: a chapel dedicated to St. Gotthard, stone crosses and a monument to the victims of the Second World War. There is also an early documentary mention and a completed project related to cycling. These different themes give you several points of interest if you want to shape your stay around history, places of remembrance or cycling.

The Chapel and Places of Remembrance

The chapel dedicated to St. Gotthard still serves as a bell tower. A stone cross dating from 1810 served a different purpose: it was used to bid farewell to deceased residents. In Obědkovice, therefore, a continuing local function stands alongside a traditional farewell custom. In different ways, both tell of the significance of religious places and symbols in the life of the community.

The monument to the victims of the Second World War stands in the park in Obědkovice’s square. Another cross is listed as a monument of local significance. It is located in the northwestern part of the cadastral area, on road II/367. Together, these places point to different forms of remembrance: a religious dedication, farewells to the deceased, commemorations of war victims and the importance of a local monument.

If you are travelling with children and would like to explore local history together, these different functions can provide plenty to talk about. The chapel’s dedication, the cross’s former use and the commemoration of the victims of war are clearly distinct subjects. This lets you focus on individual historical traces rather than viewing local history merely as a sequence of dates.

An Early Mention and the Monastery’s Rule

Obědkovice is first mentioned in 1078 in a foundation charter of Hradisko Monastery near Olomouc. Another important date is 1784: Obědkovice remained under the monastery’s rule until Hradisko Monastery was dissolved. The two dates mark different points in the local history. 1078 represents the first mention in a document, while 1784 marks the end of the monastery’s rule. Together with the chapels and crosses, they provide a historical framework encompassing both early written records and a specific change in the ruling authority.

Cycling, Roads and Landscape

Cycling is also part of the area’s development. The completed project “Cyklostezka Klenovice na Hané Obědkovice, část Obědkovice hřbitov” is related to cycling. Under the funding framework, the construction, modernisation, reconstruction or structural adaptation of routes for pedestrians or cyclists are eligible measures. Alongside the historical places of remembrance, this provides a link to a completed project that may interest visitors who want to learn about cycling and the development of related routes.

A second-class road passes through the northern part of Obědkovice and connects Prostějov, Kojetín, Kroměříž and Tlumačov. It provides a regional reference point for the village’s location. There are no forests in the cadastral area of Obědkovice. These two facts concern different aspects of the area: the road in the north and the landscape of the cadastral area. You can consider this information about the location alongside the historical themes as you build a picture of the place.

Local History as a Guide to Your Stay

When choosing where to stay, you can first consider what draws you to Obědkovice. The chapel, crosses and monument represent different aspects of local history; the documentary mention and the monastery’s rule provide a broader timeframe. Those including cycling in their travel plans will also find a link to a specific project. These themes offer a factual basis for considering Obědkovice as a destination for your stay and aligning your search for hotels with your personal travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Skalka U Prostějova, Tištín, Dětkovice, Laškov, Lešany, Vícov, Stařechovice, Krumsín.

For the overview of the wider area: Prostějov District.