Charváty combines a distinctive religious landmark with monuments bearing specific dates, a riverside landscape and clear connections to local routes. The Church of St John the Baptist was built in 1582 under Olomouc Bishop Stanislav II Pavlovský and is the town’s most important landmark. This offers several ways to plan a stay: local history, nature along the Morava and sporting activities.
Church, Statues and Chapels
Jan Sarkander served in the parish of Charváty in 1610 and 1611. This historical connection adds another chapter to the town’s architectural history. The dates mark different historical reference points: 1582 dates the church’s construction, while 1610 and 1611 mark Sarkander’s service in the parish. This makes it possible to distinguish the building’s history from the parish’s history, rather than reducing them to a single historical moment.
At the exit towards Tážaly stands the listed statue of St John of Nepomuk, dating from 1773. In Čertoryje stands a statue of St Mark from the 1720s, which was moved there from Hradisko Monastery in 1825. The dates have different meanings for this statue: the 1720s indicate its approximate date of origin, while 1825 is the year it was moved. Its creation and relocation can therefore be clearly distinguished.
Čertoryje is also home to the Chapel of St John of Nepomuk. In Drahlov stands the memorial Chapel of the Virgin Mary, dating from the second half of the 19th century. Together with the church and statues, these chapels add further religious buildings and places of remembrance to the picture. The dates span from the 16th-century church to the 19th-century chapels.
The Morava, Routes and Activities
The area around the Morava in Charváty is a habitat for aquatic animals and birds. Alongside the town’s history, this gives a stay a distinct connection to nature. Visitors interested in riverside landscapes and their wildlife will find a specific point of interest here, though this does not imply any particular visitor programme.
The Moravská stezka route passes through Charváty and continues to Dub nad Moravou. This places Charváty on a named route that can help with orientation when planning a trip. There are also places to stop for refreshments and opportunities for sporting activities along the cycle route that passes through Charváty. As these offerings may change, check what is currently available before setting out.
Rowing is another sporting activity associated with the town: the Moravský veslařský klub Haná offers year-round rowing training for young people and organises sports camps. Programme details may change; if you would like to plan around these activities, check what is currently on offer in advance.
When looking for a holiday apartment, first consider which of these aspects you would like to shape your stay: religious history, nature along the Morava, or routes and sporting activities. This can help you assess Charváty as a destination based on your interests, then compare specific accommodation options according to your own requirements.
Discover more destinations: Velká Bystřice, Bouzov, Liboš, Křelov-Břuchotín, Mladějovice, Mrsklesy, Ústín, Štěpánov.
For the broader travel overview: Olomouc District.
