Stavěšice

Stavěšice combines a long local history with living traditions, music, horses and regional wine culture. The first mention of Stavěšice dates back to 1389; however, archaeological finds point to an older settlement. Those who want to get to know a place not only through its present-day appearance but also through its historical traces will find several different points of interest here.

Local History and the Chapel of Saint Florian

A central site in the local history is the Chapel of Saint Florian. It was built in 1730 and restored in 1998–1999. At the same time, it stands on the site of the former meeting house of the Bohemian Brethren. A community of the Bohemian Brethren built a meeting house there in 1583. The chapel thus points to several layers of Stavěšice’s history: the religious community of the 16th century, the 18th-century religious building and its later restoration. Masses are regularly celebrated in the Chapel of Saint Florian.

Museum and Living Tradition

The Stavěšice Municipal Museum contains a diverse collection of objects from Stavěšice and the surrounding area. The museum is open during the krojované hody or by prior arrangement with the municipal office. The krojované hody take place on the first Saturday in May following the Feast of Saint Florian on 4 May and are considered the biggest cultural event of the year. This date is particularly interesting for planning your trip if you would like to combine local history with a festive local tradition.

Music is also part of the village’s cultural profile. The Babí lom cimbalom band has been based in Stavěšice since 2002 and performs at folklore and other events in the municipality and its surrounding area. Other events in Stavěšice include tastings of wine, slivovice and spreads. Alongside historical themes, you will therefore encounter culinary and musical expressions of local life.

Horses and the Wine Trail

Koňské údolí Stavěšice offers children systematic riding training, from beginners’ lessons through preparation for competitive sport. In addition, Koňské údolí Stavěšice provides unwanted and disabled older horses with a place to spend their final years. This gives families interested in horses a distinct way to experience Stavěšice, while the two offerings also demonstrate different aspects of interacting with horses.

Another perspective is provided by the Kyjov Wine Trail. It runs via Nenkovice and Stavěšice below the summit of Babí lom to Strážovice. Those exploring Stavěšice in connection with a regional wine route can therefore place the village within a longer itinerary between several stops. Together with the tastings, the hody and the music, this creates a picture that connects historical evidence with present-day traditions.

Further Places for Your Research

If you would like to compare other travel destinations in addition to Stavěšice, you can also view the pages on Uhřice, Tasov, Kostelec U Kyjova, Mikulčice, Kuželov, Kozojídky, Veselí Nad Moravou and Dolní Bojanovice.

For the higher-level travel overview: Hodonín District.