Medlovice – Chapel, Festivals and Nature

Medlovice brings together several distinct points of interest: the Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi, built in 1899; festivals with specific years attached to them; and the Nad Medlovickým potokem protected area. You can therefore shape your stay around local history, local events and food, or nature and species conservation. The topics range from a historic building to individual festival and tasting editions, as well as clearly defined conservation aims.

Culture and local history

The Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi was built in Medlovice in 1899. Its construction date places it in the late 19th century, and its name links it to Francis of Assisi. For travelers interested in religious buildings and local history, it is a specific cultural point of interest, independent of individual event dates.

Another cultural point of interest is a stone cross on the road to Rybníček, which was restored in August 2023. Together, the two examples reflect different time references: the chapel is associated with its year of construction, while the cross is associated with its restoration. This makes local history tangible both through a historic building and through the preservation of a religious monument.

Festivals and culinary examples

The Pálení čarodějnic festival was held in Medlovice in 2024 and 2025; the Drakiáda was held in 2023 and 2024. The Letní noc took place in 2023 and was announced again for 2025. The Stavění máje took place in 2023 and was part of the Pálení čarodějnic event announced for 2024. If you plan to attend a specific festival, check current dates rather than inferring a future event from previous editions.

The Medlovské košt ovocných pálenek has been held several times; a third edition was announced for 2024. At the first edition, visitors could sample 21 varieties of fruit spirits; at the second edition, in 2023, 26 samples were judged. These are different kinds of figures: one is the number of varieties available to sample, the other the number of samples judged. The comparison therefore does not simply indicate an increase in quantity, but describes different aspects of the editions.

The traditional Masové hody have been held several times in Medlovice. Pork roast with cabbage, garlic schnitzel, beer and mulled wine were served; homemade butchery specialties were also sold to take away. The košt and the Masové hody showcase different culinary aspects: fruit spirits alongside hearty food and drinks.

Nature and public life

The Nad Medlovickým potokem protected area safeguards thermophilous plant communities of the Pontic-Pannonian type, as well as wild animals, particularly amphibians. The term “thermophilous” refers to warm site conditions; “Pontic-Pannonian” specifies the type of plant community. The protected area therefore identifies specific plant and animal conservation aims. For nature enthusiasts, it offers a particular reason to learn about these conservation aims.

The local library in Medlovice also provides public library and information services on equal terms to all citizens. This adds a glimpse of public services in everyday local life to the historical and festival-related topics.

Choose your accommodation based on your travel interests

When choosing accommodation, you can first decide which of these topics you would like to shape your stay. The chapel and stone cross offer specific points of interest for culture enthusiasts; festival and food examples bring local events to life, while the protected area provides a clear focus on nature conservation.

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