Raškovice combines local history, ethnographic culture and small sacred monuments within a distinctive landscape. The municipality lies in the valleys of the Morávka and Mohelnice rivers and is surrounded by the mountains of the Moravian-Silesian Beskids. Two different ways to explore the area are available: the Památník Raškovice, with its exhibition and programmes, and named routes to sacred sites.

Local History and Sacred Sites

The first written mention of Raškovice dates from 1261. Traditional agriculture and weaving were among the area’s historical livelihoods. The date places Raškovice in the written record, while agriculture and weaving also offer a glimpse into traditional occupations.

In the centre of Raškovice is the Kaple Panny Marie u zámku, near the former castle. It is thought to have been built around the middle of the 19th century. An early written mention of the municipality and a sacred building dated considerably later thus stand as two distinct historical points of reference.

Ethnographic Exhibition and Traditions

The Památník Raškovice has a permanent ethnographic exhibition that is open year-round. Additional exhibitions and programmes focused on reviving old customs and activities complement the offer. Alongside the ethnographic exhibition, traditional customs and activities are also central to the cultural themes. This offers a different way to explore Raškovice from the routes, which focus on their sacred sites and paths.

Routes to Small Sacred Monuments

The central, southern and western routes differ in length and in their named stops. The central route is about 2 km long and runs from the niche chapel “U Vepřeků” to “Adámková kaple”. Its two chapels mark the endpoints of the shortest of the three named local routes.

The southern route runs for about 3 to 4 km between Foldynův kříž and Heřmanův kříž. It also goes from Šebestova kříže “Na Suché” along the old “Krásenské ceště” towards Husinec. This route includes a fairly steep ascent. Both its greater distance and a specifically noted feature of the terrain are therefore relevant when comparing it with the central route.

The western route is 3 to 4 km long and leads from the Holy Image “U Durčáka” to Muroňova kaple on the border with the neighbouring municipality of Skalice. The stated distance range is the same for the southern and western routes; their named destinations set them apart. The choice can therefore be based not only on length, but also on the sacred sites along the way.

A Destination on Prašivá

In addition to the routes to small monuments, six routes lead from Raškovice to the wooden Church of St Anthony of Padua on Prašivá. The shortest of these routes is 5.5 km long. For comparison, the central route to the local small monuments is about 2 km. Prašivá offers a different named destination, while the local routes focus on the chapels and crosses along each route.

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