Zelenecká Lhota offers two distinct ways to plan a trip: the history of local architectural and memorial monuments, and Ryba Pond in the valley of the Bukovinský Stream. The historical part centres on the stone Calvary group, Boží muka; the chapel, cemetery and fruit-drying house complete the picture. Ryba lies below the village and covers more than four hectares. Thus, in Zelenecká Lhota, specific historical dates and architectural forms meet a theme shaped by water and landscape. Visitors considering the village can explore its cultural and natural aspects as separate interests.

The Calvary group and local history

The stone Calvary group, Boží muka, was erected in 1773 at the community’s expense. Two years later, lime trees were first planted around the group. These two dates establish a clear chronological sequence for its construction and initial planting. The monument’s later restoration is also part of its history: in 2008, the group was taken away for restoration; on 12 September 2009, it was solemnly reconsecrated. It underwent another restoration in 2018–2019 after the statue of the Virgin Mary was damaged during an attempted theft. Its creation, upkeep and subsequent damage are thus identifiable as distinct chapters in the history of the Calvary group.

Chapel, memorial plaque and cultural tradition

The Chapel of the Holy Trinity in Zelenecká Lhota was built in 1910. A memorial plaque on the chapel commemorates soldiers who fell in the First World War of 1914–1918. In Zelenecká Lhota, a pilgrimage is also held on the feast of the Holy Trinity. The chapel’s construction, remembrance of the fallen and religious festival tradition represent different aspects of the local heritage. In addition to its year of construction, the chapel serves as a memorial; the pilgrimage adds a recurring religious occasion to the village’s history.

The cemetery on Příhon can also be dated precisely: it was built in 1908 and consecrated on 28 June of that same year. Another aspect of the village’s cultural history extends beyond its buildings. An amateur theatre group was founded in Zelenecká Lhota in 1919. Thus, alongside sacred and commemorative sites, the village’s history also includes a connection to amateur theatre.

A distinctive structure from the fruit-growing tradition

The fruit-drying house in Zelenecká Lhota is a protected immovable cultural monument. It is considered a relatively rare type of structure in fruit-growing areas. Alongside religious buildings and memorial sites, it provides an example of architecture shaped by agriculture. Its focus differs from the history of the Calvary group and the Chapel of the Holy Trinity: here, the fruit-drying house takes centre stage as a distinctive type of structure.

Ryba Pond in the valley of the Bukovinský Stream

Ryba Pond lies below Zelenecká Lhota in the valley of the Bukovinský Stream and covers more than four hectares. One historical description lists it both as an irrigation reservoir for the JZD agricultural cooperative and as a place of recreation for local residents and people from the surrounding area. These two uses are part of how the pond is understood: its role is not only scenic, but is also connected with irrigation and recreation. Its location, size and function give Ryba a distinct character alongside the village’s architectural and memorial monuments. This offers a clear thematic distinction when deciding on a trip: Zelenecká Lhota can be explored through its local history or through the pond and its described functions.

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