Discover Štěpkov

Štěpkov combines a distinctive cultural and historical focal point with clear connections to the cycling route, road and bus services. These two perspectives can be brought together during your research.

The Rotunda as a defining cultural site

The Chapel–Rotunda of Saint Wenceslas is identified in Štěpkov as a significant architectural landmark. At the same time, the rotunda is protected as a cultural monument; its register number is 35731/7-3080. As an architectural landmark, the rotunda forms part of the townscape; protection as a cultural monument applies to the building itself, while the group of houses around it is designated as a valuable urban ensemble. Register number 35731/7-3080 belongs to the rotunda, not to the entire group of houses.

The building history is particularly vivid: the Štěpkov rotunda was built from rubble stone in the 12th century and later received a Baroque brick dome. It also served as a fortified refuge. For families who enjoy discovering historical places through several narrative threads, this raises different questions: How did the building change over time, and what additional role could a sacred building have played as a place of shelter? The group of houses around the rotunda is also designated as a valuable urban ensemble. Thus, not only the individual building but also its architectural context forms part of the characteristic townscape.

The history of the fortress and its archaeological significance

A second historical trail leads to Štěpkov Fortress. It is mentioned in written sources for the years 1582 to 1629; in 1589, it is described as abandoned. The fortress stood on the site of today's ZD. A one-storey building in the ZD grounds is considered its successor. The fortress site is also registered as a Category ÚAN I archaeological area.

The rotunda and the fortress therefore represent two different approaches to the history of the town: here, the architectural form of a protected monument with medieval origins can be experienced; there, a fortress site documented in sources and recorded archaeologically.

Cycling route, road and bus connections in the town

For active travel plans, the marked cycling route 5104 Třebíč–Jemnice is relevant: it runs through the Štěpkov planning area. In addition, road II/151 runs from west to east through the central part of Štěpkov and provides direct access to the adjacent buildings. Bus stops are also located in the central part of the town.

If you want to check the central location, the bus stops or the location on road II/151 when choosing accommodation, these three features are the appropriate points of reference. Those who also plan to cycle can consider route 5104 Třebíč–Jemnice as a separate point of research.

Other places to include in your research

To compare other destinations, you can also include Rouchovany, Biskupice-Pulkov, Litohoř, Valeč, Stařeč, Opatov Na Morave, Hrotovice and Častohostice in your research on the Czech Republic.

For the broader travel overview: Třebíč District.