Sedlatice: Chapels, History and Special Events

Sedlatice combines visible local history with a cycling route, traditional events and unusual stories from the surrounding area. Anyone wishing to combine culture, activity and local traditions on a trip to the Czech Republic will find several different points of interest here: from distinctive chapels and the history of new Sedlatice to a route between Nepomuky and Stará Říše.

Chapels and Local History

One of Sedlatice’s important landmarks is the Mariánská Chapel. It is generally dated to 1836 and gives the village a clearly recognizable historical reference point. This is particularly interesting for travel planning if you want to get to know a place not only as an accommodation destination, but also through its visible heritage and past.

Another documented cultural heritage site is the Chapel of the Virgin Mary, registered as a monument under registration number ÚSKP 45758/7-5207. The listing describes its protected monument status; it is not evidence of specific opening or visiting hours. The historical picture is complemented by the founding history of new Sedlatice: it was founded in 1709 by the provost of Nová Říše, Petr Pavel Kretis. The village therefore offers several points of reference from different periods, which can be connected during an individual exploration.

Cycling and Hiking around Sedlatice

For active days, Cycling Route No. 5092 passes through Sedlatice and runs between Nepomuky and Stará Říše.

Hiking is also documented through a recurring event in local life. The 13th “Výšlap na Nepomuky” was scheduled for December 30, 2025, at 10 a.m., starting from the chapel. This meant that the event had reached at least 13 editions. Both details refer to this specific date and do not constitute evidence of current event planning for later years. Nevertheless, if you are researching a stay with a time-specific excursion point, the information provides an interesting orientation.

Traditions and Announced Events

The local event culture includes the traditional pouťová zábava in Sedlatice, a public dance event. It represents a different way of getting to know the village than is possible at a cultural monument or on a cycling route: the focus is not on sightseeing, but on a shared public celebration.

For 2025, a New Year’s Eve celebration at the Pastouška in Sedlatice was also announced, with the voluntary costume theme SPORT. The theme was announced for the third time. Here too, the status is important: what is described is an announcement for 2025, not a regularly confirmed event for the present day. The event “Honba za pokladem knížete Sedlaty” was announced as its second edition and expands the documented event examples with its own search-and-discovery theme.

An Unusual Connection to the Landscape

The case of the so-called Stonařov meteorites offers a special, uncommon connection to the region. It is associated with the area of Sedlatice. This reference adds a detail rooted in natural history to the chapels, founding history and events, showing that local history consists not only of buildings and festivities.

More Destinations for Your Travel Planning

If you would like to consider destinations in addition to Sedlatice, Kamenice, Bohuslavice, Zadní Vydří, Stáj, Vanůvek, Rybné, Jezdovice and Jihlávka are also among the available local destinations for further research.

For the broader travel overview: Jihlava District.