Bratčice: Church, Monuments and Cycling Circuit

Bratčice combines several cultural monuments with a practical starting point for cycling. The oldest part of the Church of the Holy Trinity dates from 1779; the 23.4 km cycling circuit passes the Bratčická rozhledna. Statues, a war memorial and a cross stone add to the historic character.

Bratčice at a glance

• The Church of the Holy Trinity is Bratčice’s oldest cultural monument; its oldest part dates from 1779.
• The church was extended and remodelled towards the end of the 19th century; its interior furnishings also date from this period.
• The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk was created by Václav Pelchka in 1786; it is located in a niche in house no. 75.
• The cross stone is set into the garden wall of house no. 40, on the K Sobotovicím side of the street.
• The “Židlochovický okruh na kole” cycling circuit is 23.4 km long and passes the Bratčická rozhledna.
• The Bratčická rozhledna is a six-metre-high water tower with an observation terrace, reached by climbing 30 steps.

Church, statues and memorial sites

The Church of the Holy Trinity is the oldest cultural monument in Bratčice. Its oldest part dates from 1779; towards the end of the 19th century, the church was extended and remodelled. The interior furnishings also belong to this later construction phase. When placing the church in its historical context, it is important to note that 1779 dates the oldest part, not the extension and remodelling. This helps distinguish two stages in the church’s history.

Another precisely dated work is the statue of Saint John of Nepomuk: Václav Pelchka created it in 1786. It is located in a niche in house no. 75. Bratčice also has a statue of Saint Florian. The memorial to those who fell in the First and Second World Wars offers a different perspective: alongside religious sculptures, it commemorates those who died in war. The birthplace of the Jakš brothers is also one of the village’s notable sites.

The cross stone is set into the garden wall of house no. 40, on the K Sobotovicím side of the street. Local tradition connects it with a French soldier. The church’s building history, statues, memorial and cross stone offer different points of interest for a visit focused on culture.

Cycling and the viewpoint

The 23.4 km “Židlochovický okruh na kole” cycling circuit passes the Bratčická rozhledna. The tower is six metres high and also serves as a water tower; its observation terrace is reached by climbing 30 steps. The figures refer to different things: 23.4 km is the length of the circuit, while 30 steps describe access to the terrace. This distinguishes the route length from a visit to the viewpoint along the way.

The Bratčická rozhledna is said to be freely accessible year-round. Check access conditions before your visit and the cycling circuit’s conditions before setting out.

Culture and cycling when planning your trip

If you are looking for a hotel in Bratčice, start by deciding what you want to focus on during your trip: would you rather explore the church’s history and the memorial sites, or make the cycling circuit an important part of your plans?

Discover more destinations

Discover more destinations: Zálesná Zhoř, Sobotovice, Tvarožná, Lukovany, Vohančice, Šumice, Ricany, Kaly.

FAQ / Frequently asked questions about Bratčice

What does local tradition say about the cross stone?

According to local tradition, a French soldier who died in Bratčice in the early 19th century is said to be buried at this site.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Brno-Venkov.