Discover Citonice: Church, Monuments and Village Life

Citonice brings together a church with distinctive architectural forms, several monuments and two historic well towers. A blue-marked hiking trail passes the village square. Podyjí National Park lies to the south, and Jevišovka Nature Park to the north: different destinations for a stay focused on culture and landscapes.

Citonice at a glance

• Church of St. John and St. Paul with a barrel vault and four-sided tower.
• Two historic well towers in the village.
• Blue-marked Znojmo–Olbramkostel hiking trail by the church.

Church and monuments in Citonice

The nave of the Church of St. John and St. Paul is covered by a barrel vault with lunettes. A barrel vault extends lengthwise through the space; lunettes are smaller vault forms that cut into the main vault. A four-sided tower stands on the axis of the main façade.

The statue of St. John of Nepomuk features different, more finely detailed forms. It stands on a square, two-tiered plinth. Above it rises a bell-shaped, four-sided pedestal that widens considerably toward the bottom. A substantial moulded cornice topped with a large sculpted rosette crowns the pedestal.

Another wayside shrine is the Zděná poklona. The prismatic structure consists of three parts and has a two-tiered base. Simple, projecting cornices separate the sections. Citonice also has two historic well towers.

Hiking trail and surroundings

A blue-marked hiking trail from Znojmo to Olbramkostel passes the church on the village square. This connects a specific route with one of Citonice’s notable buildings. If you plan to hike it, check the trail markings against current information before setting out.

The location of the protected areas also offers a useful guide for your planning: Podyjí National Park lies south of Citonice, and Jevišovka Nature Park lies to the north. For overnight stays, it is therefore useful to consider your desired destinations individually, rather than assuming they share a route or have the same travel conditions.

The Znojmo–Moravské Budějovice railway line runs northeast of Citonice. If you are considering travelling by train, check which stop suits your plans and the service for your travel date.

Events and local traditions

At the Mlýnek pond, the Citonice Fishing Club holds fishing competitions for children and adults several times a year. Fishing follows the catch-and-release principle. This recurring event gives your travel plans a specific connection to the activities of the local club. If you would like to attend a competition, check the date and participation requirements with the club; a recurring event does not automatically mean access is unrestricted.

Another date-specific event is Citonické posvícení 2025: the September programme included a traditional procession through the village, accompanied by the Miroslav Kubák band. The year is important for your travel planning, as it places this procession within that year’s festival programme.

Which accommodation suits your plans?

When looking for a hotel in Citonice, it helps to first decide what matters most to you. Would you mainly like to explore the village’s architectural forms, plan a hike along the blue-marked trail, or visit destinations to the north and south? Compare the specific accommodation location with your chosen destinations and check availability for your travel dates.

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FAQ

Does the railway line indicate that there is a station in Citonice?

The information describes the Znojmo–Moravské Budějovice line running to the northeast. To travel by train, you also need a stop that is actually served and the current timetable.

See the broader travel overview: Okres Znojmo.