Makov lies at the foot of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, ten kilometres west of Litomyšl. The area is hilly and varied, with elevations ranging from 380 to 490 metres above sea level. A prominent landmark for the cultural side of the area is St. Vitus Church, the town’s dominant landmark.

Church and local history

The tower of St. Vitus Church is 42 metres high. The church probably dates back to the beginning of the second millennium. Originally a Romanesque building, it has been remodelled several times. It also houses a painting by Mikoláš Aleš.

Makov’s early history is also recorded with a qualification: the town’s origins are traced back to the end of the first millennium. Evidence includes the discovery of a stone axe and a horseman’s spur. This should be distinguished from the first written mention of Makov, which dates to 1349.

Places of remembrance and theatre tradition

The cenotaph for Josef Síč stands in Makov in front of the cemetery wall and St. Vitus Church, next to the memorial to the victims of the First World War. It commemorates Síč, who came from Makov and was active in France and England during the Second World War. Two other memorial sites are associated with the Russian partisan Petr: a plaque in the Sokolovna in the northern part of Makov and his registered war grave in the cemetery around St. Vitus Church in the town centre.

The Makov Theatre Club, which has been active in the town since 1919, is also part of its cultural tradition. It strives to stage a premiere every year. This means that Makov’s cultural profile extends beyond its architectural history and places of remembrance to include theatre.

Hilly landscape and route guidance

Tourist route 0448 passes through Makov and runs via Nedošínský háj, Morašice, Chotovice, Nové Hrady, Vranice, Toulovcovy maštale, Pod Cikánkou and Budislav. It is 32.5 kilometres long in total. Before setting out, check the route signs for route 0448 on site.

In the surroundings of Makov, a hiking signpost at the crossroads at U Tří Kocourů also points to the red-marked route towards Nové Hrady, Chotovice, Makov–Újezdec and Morašice. This signposting gives specific directions for exploring more of the surrounding landscape. As trail infrastructure may change, check the signs on site before setting out.

If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Makov, you can choose where to stay based on your interests: St. Vitus Church, local history, places of remembrance and the theatre club shape the cultural side of the town, while the hilly landscape and named routes offer a different focus. Before looking for accommodation, consider which aspects of Makov matter most for your planned stay.

Discover more destinations: Bohuňovice, Bělá U Jevíčka, Opatov, Nová Ves U Jarošova, Rudná, Příluka, Vidlatá Seč, Březinky.

For the broader travel overview: Svitavy District.