Petrov – Wine Tradition, Waterway and Walk

Petrov combines wine-growing culture, water transport and a signposted hike to create a destination with a range of experiences. Here, you can discover historic rural architecture, plan wine tastings or consider the town as a starting point for a relaxed walk and impressions along the Baťa Canal. Which accommodation in Petrov suits your plans therefore depends primarily on whether culture, water or activity should shape your stay.

Plže: Wine-Growing Culture with a Distinctive Townscape

One of the defining experiences is Plže. The characteristic white-and-blue façades of the wine cellars are regarded as a symbol of Slovak viticulture and traditional rural architecture. At the same time, Plže is a lively centre of the wine-growing tradition in Petrov and a place for wine tastings. This means that the focus here is not just on a single building, but on a clearly recognisable ensemble that reveals the connection between regional viticulture and village design. Plže was designated a village heritage conservation area on 15 September 1983 and is considered a unique and particularly valuable ensemble of Moravian folk wine-growing architecture. For your stay, this creates a cultural focus that is clearly different from a purely excursion-oriented visit to the waterway. Anyone wishing to get to know the local traditions and townscape in greater detail will find the most distinctive thematic anchor of Petrov in Plže.

Church and Local History

The history of the Church of St Wenceslas is also connected with several precisely dated events. The foundation stone was blessed by Pope John Paul II in Olomouc in May 1995. On 28 September 1997, the foundation stone of the church was laid; this established the basis for the September Festival in honour of St Wenceslas, which is considered a modern tradition in Petrov. Another historical trace is the Zvonice v Rybářích. Its original purpose was to warn of fires and possibly to announce the time. This cautious wording is part of the building's received significance and makes clear that the Zvonice is interesting not only as a landmark, but also in connection with the former everyday life of the town.

Baťa Canal and Walk

The Baťa Canal runs through Petrov and is an important tourist attraction there. Tourist water transport operates on the canal between Otrokovice and Petrov, and possibly as far as Skalica in Slovakia. The Petrov harbour has space for 47 boats. In recent years, boat rentals with refreshments have also been established along the Baťa Canal in Petrov. Petrov therefore offers a clear focus on the water in addition to its wine cellars. If you would rather travel on foot, you can choose the signposted walk “Od vlaku k vlaku – From Strážnice to Petrov”. The easy hike is just under seven kilometres long and connects Strážnice with Petrov.

Compare Other Places

If you would like to compare other destinations in addition to Petrov, you can continue your research with Nenkovice (Nenkovice), Mouchnice (Mouchnice), Nechvalín (Nechvalín), Suchov (Suchov), Svatobořice-Mistřín (Svatobořice-Mistřín), Lužice (Lužice), Uhřice (Uhřice) and Josefov U Hodonína (Josefov U Hodonína).

To the higher-level travel overview: Hodonín District.