Zbilidy – Maršovský Pond and Cultural Monuments

Zbilidy can be explored through two clearly identifiable themes: cultural history in the village and a waterscape on the edge of the cadastral area. Maršovský Pond lies southeast of Zbilidy on the edge of the cadastral area and also serves a recreational function. The Maršovský Stream runs along the eastern boundary of the cadastral area; it feeds Maršovský Pond. As a result, in addition to its monuments, the village has a clear connection to water and recreation.

Historical points of reference in the village

In the area of the village square is the protected former forge in Zbilidy, house no. 4. It is a protected immovable cultural monument. Its precise association with a house and the village square makes the forge a particularly tangible part of the local history. It represents not only a former craft, but also anchors the historical narrative to a specific place. Another memorial feature is the monument to the victims of the First World War. It bears the names of 16 victims and dates from 1936. For visitors interested in local history, it shows how closely the history of a small village is connected with the memories of its inhabitants.

Wayside shrines and the history of the mills

Smaller monuments also contribute to Zbilidy’s distinctive character. A wayside shrine in Zbilidy dates from 1774 and has three reverse-glass paintings in its upper section. These are images executed on the back of a glass pane. The detail of the three paintings gives the simple structure a distinctive artistic and religious character. Another wayside shrine beneath a linden tree is listed as an immovable cultural monument. Together with the former forge and the war memorial, it creates an image of Zbilidy shaped not by a single large building, but by several different historical traces. The history of the village also includes Točíkův Mill. The mill already stood below the pond in the 18th century and was later converted into a shingle mill. At the dam of Maršovský Pond, the water-powered shingle mill is also listed as an immovable cultural monument. Both details make it clear that water in Zbilidy was significant not only in the landscape, but also to the local history of milling.

Accommodation and travel ideas in Zbilidy

When choosing accommodation in Zbilidy, you can focus on the cultural and historical sites in the village or on Maršovský Pond with its recreational function. The monuments, memorial sites, and history of milling form part of the village’s cultural theme; the pond provides a point of reference for water and recreation. This allows you to choose the location of your accommodation according to your own travel plans. To compare other destinations, you can also visit Hybrálec, Dyjice, Doupě, Brzkov, Zhor U Jihlavy, Věžnička, Plandry and Rohozná U Jihlavy.

For the higher-level travel overview: Jihlava District.