Našiměřice – Gothic Church, Village Centre and Route I

Našiměřice combines cultural and historical points of interest with a route for cycling travellers. The focal point is the Church of St. Giles, complemented by the medieval and modern village centre, the statue of St. John of Nepomuk and traces of a vanished fortress. Those wishing to choose between history, the village landscape and an active route when planning their trip will find several different points of interest here.

Cultural history around the Church of St. Giles

The Church of St. Giles is an important Gothic ecclesiastical building. It was constructed in the second quarter of the 14th century and features authentically preserved architectural elements. The church complex, with its cemetery, enclosing wall and gate, is located in the southern part of Našiměřice. This makes the church easy to place when finding your way around the village, without confusing historical and present-day aspects of the village.

Extensive structural changes were made to the church in 1730. These included rebuilding the sacristy and installing a spiral staircase to the bell tower. The cemetery beside the church is also part of the village’s long history: it has been in use from the Middle Ages to the present day. For travellers interested in culture, this creates a multifaceted picture in which architectural history, sacred use and the development of the village come together.

Village Centre, Statue and Historical Traces

The medieval and modern village centre of Našiměřice is designated as an area with archaeological finds. This classification makes it an important subject for anyone wishing to get to know a place not only through individual sights, but also through its historical layers. The older history includes the completely vanished fortress of Našiměřice. It probably arose between 1236 and 1244 under Vlk of Našiměřice. Only a faint relief remnant in the form of a small rise has survived from its core.

Another cultural and historical point of interest stands on the village square: the statue of St. John of Nepomuk is located on a grassy area on its eastern side. The sacred sculpture, dating from the mid-18th century, is carved from shell limestone. It is considered an important monument of the municipality and evidence of the high-quality sculptural art of South Moravia. Travellers who pay particular attention to details, materials and religious art can include this point of interest in their exploration of the village.

Našiměřice as a Stop for Cycling Travellers

Route I of the Znojemská vinařská stezka offers a different perspective. It passes through Našiměřice and is 47 km long in the Znojmo region. The main route, Trasse I, runs predominantly through flat and hilly terrain. It uses roads of the 2nd and 3rd classes as well as farm tracks. This information will help you place the route within your daily planning and determine the desired focus of your trip.

The landscape also gives Našiměřice a clear geographical setting: the village lies in a depression of the extensive, fertile Dyjskosvratecké nížiny at an altitude of 217 m above sea level. For families or travel groups with different interests, it may be useful to consider the cultural and historical topics and the route separately as possible focuses for a day.

Which Accommodation Suits Your Travel Plans?

If you are looking for a hotel in Našiměřice, the desired focus of your stay is the first consideration. Those interested in culture can focus on the Church of St. Giles, the cemetery, the village centre and the statue of St. John of Nepomuk. Those who prefer to travel by bicycle can take Route I of the Znojemská vinařská stezka and its varied terrain into account. Both focuses lead to an independent travel plan and make Našiměřice an interesting destination for discoveries with a historical or active accent.

More Places for Your Travel Plans

For further orientation, you can also visit the pages on Žerotice, Boskovštejn, Prokopov, Litobratřice, Kadov, Dobřínsko, Rybníky and Lančov.

For the higher-level travel overview: Znojmo District.