Stolany – Historic Traces, Lime Trees and Local Traditions

Stolany reveals its character through a remarkable combination of history, lime trees, paths through the surrounding area, and recurring local traditions. If you are looking for a place with cultural traces and specific reasons to explore during your stay, you will find different facets here within a compact thematic area.

Historical Traces in Stolany

The Church of Saint Nicholas in Stolany, which is a state-listed cultural monument, is at the centre of the town’s history. Its rare and unusual tower type is particularly striking. It is associated with churches in Staré Žďánice, Opatovice nad Labem and Všestary. The church therefore offers not only a single historical reference, but also an architectural feature that is considered significant beyond the town itself.

A parish in Stolany has been documented since 1352. This long-documented history complements the visible architectural heritage with an ecclesiastical tradition. The former fortress is also one of the important historical traces: Václav Ples had the Stolany fortress converted into a Renaissance residence. The remains of the Renaissance fortress have been preserved in a farm building. Those interested in local history will therefore encounter both an ecclesiastical past and the architectural development of a fortress into a Renaissance residence.

Lime Trees, Geopark and Routes

The local landscape includes Lípa Stolanka and the Stolanská lípa republiky. Lípa Stolanka is a silver lime tree planted at U křížku on 21 March 2019. The Stolanská lípa republiky originates from the rare Klokočovská lípa. It was planted at a crossroads behind the village on 18 November 2018.

The surrounding area offers several specific options for nature and outdoor activities. The Lom u Stolan Geopark is located near Stolany. The crossroads behind Stolany is used by residents of Stolany for walking and cycling. In addition, the Pravěká stezka u Stolan educational trail can be reached from Stolany on foot in a southerly direction via a red-marked tourist route. This allows you to choose between an excursion with a geological focus, walking and cycling experiences, and an educational trail, without losing sight of the town’s history.

Traditions Throughout the Year

Stolany is also shaped by recurring events. A Morana procession takes place every spring. Before Easter, there is a gathering to decorate Easter eggs and sample Easter specialities. At the end of April, a witch-burning event is held in the park by the pond in Stolany. Children’s fishing competitions follow at the end of May in Stolany. The events are thus spread from spring into late May and have different focuses: a local procession, Easter customs, an event in the park by the pond, and a competition for children.

This combination makes Stolany especially interesting for travellers who want to experience culture not only through historic buildings, but also through vibrant local traditions. Depending on your preferred focus, you can combine historical sightseeing, routes through the surrounding area, and a glimpse into the seasonal course of the year.

More Local Pages

If you would like to continue your research beyond Stolany, you can also include the local pages for Dědová, Stary Dvur, Drevikov, Zájezdec, Licibořice, Studnice, Čankovice and Zaječice.

For the overarching travel overview: Okres Chrudim.