In Oplot, the construction history of the Chapel of the Virgin Mary spans from construction beginning in 1862 to interior renovation in 2008. The regional cycling route No. 2185 provides a second travel connection. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Oplot can weigh cultural history and cycling as different focuses for their stay.
Chapel of the Virgin Mary: construction history and design
Construction of the large Chapel of the Virgin Mary began in 1862, was completed in 1863, and the chapel was solemnly consecrated on 4 October 1863. The chapel is registered as an immovable cultural monument under number 32622 / 4-260. Its construction history and heritage listing give Oplot a clear cultural-historical focus.
The rectangular building has a presbytery closed on three sides. This refers to the architectural end of the chancel. The chapel also has a neo-Romanesque triangular gable and a small spire. Together, these features allow the floor plan, chancel ending and gable shape to be considered as distinct architectural characteristics.
During the interior renovation in 2008, the altar was repaired and the church pews were cleaned. These works concern the interior and form a separate chapter in the building’s history, chronologically distinct from its construction and consecration in the 19th century.
Smaller religious structures in the village
A niche chapel stands in the village square, with a statue of Saint John of Nepomuk dating from the second half of the 19th century. A memorial cross from the late 19th century stands in front of the Chapel of the Virgin Mary. Another structure is a column-shaped wayside shrine with a stepped shaft, located beside a road in Oplot. The three sites therefore differ both in their architectural form and in their location.
Cycling route and landscape
Regional cycling route No. 2185 passes through Oplot. Its route runs through PÅ™eÅ¡tice, Oplot, SobÄ›kury, Otěšice, PtenÃn and KÅ™enice. This places Oplot within a route through several villages; the religious buildings add a cultural-historical focus within the village. Check the current route and signage before your ride, as both can change.
The landscape around Oplot is mostly flat to gently rolling. Extensive fields account for a large proportion of the area; woodland is limited and found only along the southern edge of the cadastral area. For your travel decision, the buildings and the character of the local landscape therefore offer distinct interests.
Pilgrimage and travel planning
A Mass is held during the annual pilgrimage at the local chapel. If you would like to plan your trip specifically around this occasion, check the current pilgrimage date in advance. You can then choose between a stay focused on cultural history, a cycling tour through Oplot, or a trip centred on the pilgrimage.
Discover more destinations: MileÄ, PÅ™estavlky U DneÅ¡ic, Tojice, NezdÅ™ev, DneÅ¡ice, Nová Ves U PlznÄ›, Honezovice, Polanka.
For the broader travel overview: Plzeň-Jih.
