Two distinct themes come together in Věrovany: the river landscape along the Morava and the area’s cultural history, which can be seen, among other things, in the monuments in Nenakonice and Rakodavy. Backwaters, waterways, a château and a chapel offer visitors different starting points for a trip. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, these highlights can help you decide in advance whether nature, architectural history or regional traditions will shape your trip.
River landscape and protected habitats
The Morava and its backwaters shape the river landscape of Věrovany. The meandering Steklá watercourse and the Mlýnský náhon mill race are also part of this landscape. The nature theme therefore encompasses not just a river, but several named bodies of water and landscape features.
The Morava–Chropyňský luh Site of Community Importance includes the cadastral area of Věrovany and is part of the Natura 2000 network. Protected habitats include alluvial forests and extensively mown lowland meadows. The area also protects habitats of the European beaver and the great crested newt. For nature enthusiasts, this diversity offers a distinctive way to explore the area: in addition to the river landscape, its various protected habitats are also a focus.
Cultural monuments in Nenakonice and Rakodavy
Nenakonice Château is a protected cultural monument. It was built between 1717 and 1730 and served as a cholera hospital in 1866. Its construction and later use mark two different chapters in its history. The first mention of the watermill in Věrovany also dates back to the 13th century, pointing to a long local tradition.
Nenakonice is also home to a life-size Baroque statue of an angel, associated with the pilgrimage church in Dub nad Moravou. It too is a protected cultural monument. In Rakodavy, the protected Chapel of St Anne, with its bell tower, is a free-standing, elongated building with a semicircular apse. This architectural feature offers a specific insight into the chapel’s design: the apse is the semicircular end of the building.
Tradition and ways to stay active
The Hodové celebrations in honour of John the Baptist have been included in the Register of Intangible Heritage of Traditional Folk Culture of the Olomouc Region; the recognition is recorded for 2024. The Věrovanka brass band regularly performs at these traditional celebrations. If you would like to include the festivities in your travel plans, check the event dates in advance.
Cyclists also have a clearly defined route to follow: the Moravská stezka cycle route passes through Věrovany on the section between Dub nad Moravou and Tovačov. The TJ Sokol Věrovany sports complex includes a gymnasium and a fitness room. As access arrangements may vary, check them before your visit.
Getting there and finding your way around
Bus services connect Věrovany with Olomouc–Kojetín and Přerov–Prostějov. Check the latest timetables before travelling so you can plan your journey around the available connections. The bus corridors and the route of the Moravská stezka provide different kinds of orientation: one concerns travel by bus, the other a specific section of the cycle route.
For a shorter stay, it may be helpful to choose one main focus rather than trying to give every theme equal attention. Those interested in architectural history will find different historical points of interest in the château, chapel, angel statue and watermill. Those who want to focus on nature can explore the river landscape and protected habitats. This lets you tailor your trip to your own interests without needing to turn the individual themes into a set itinerary.
Discover more destinations
Discover more destinations: Hlušovice, Luká, Litovel, Luběnice, Moravský Beroun, Norberčany, Medlov U Uničova, Velká Bystřice.
For the wider travel overview: Olomouc District.
