Malhotice can be explored through several distinct themes: the history of its fortress and castle, other cultural traces, and a guided encounter with parrots at Arasféra. South of the village lies the Panny Marie před Malhoticemi Chapel; cycle route 5252 passes it through the avenue. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on the history of the buildings and village, Arasféra or a cycling route.
The Fortress and Castle in Different Periods
The archaeological site of the Malhotice fortress is classified as UAN I and designated an important archaeological site. The fortress is first mentioned in 1391 and last mentioned in 1492. It probably predated the nearby castle, which was created by rebuilding it.
These references should be distinguished from the later work on the castle when considering the chronology. At the beginning of the 19th century, Baron Vilém Bojakovský had the castle remodelled in the Empire style. The former castle underwent extensive reconstruction in 2008, during which the façade, windows and interiors were renovated. The remodelling in the early 19th century and the reconstruction in 2008 thus mark two different building phases.
Church and Baroque Art
The Church of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary is registered as an Art Nouveau building from the beginning of the 20th century under registration number ÚSKP 50629/9-67. The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk is a Baroque work dating from 1816. Together, the church and statue offer a contrast in time: the church dates from the early 20th century, while the statue belongs to an earlier period of art. Those who wish to discover Malhotice through its architectural and artistic history will find these distinct historical points of reference.
Parrots at Arasféra
Arasféra in Malhotice showcases various parrot species from many countries. During a guided tour, visitors can feed tame birds under the supervision of a breeder or go directly into the aviary. The possible focuses of a visit therefore differ: the exhibition showcases the diversity of parrot species, while the guided tour also offers a supervised encounter with the birds.
You should book your visit to Arasféra in advance by phone or email. Factor the booking into your plans and check the latest visitor information before you travel. This lets you include Arasféra as a separate part of your visit without assuming that you can arrive without a booking.
Chapel and Cycle Route South of Malhotice
The Panny Marie před Malhoticemi Chapel lies south of Malhotice. Cycle route 5252 passes the chapel through the avenue. In front of it is an old memorial stone set into the ground; behind it, by the road, is a covered tourist rest area. This sequence of landmarks provides cyclists with clear points of reference along the avenue.
From the chapel entrance, you can easily look inside through the grille. The chapel and cycle route thus add a clearly located stop south of the village to Malhotice’s historical themes.
Discover more destinations: Všechovice, Citov, Tovačov, Kladníky, Křenovice, Hradčany, Troubky, Klokoci
For the overview of the wider region: Přerov District.
