Vrbice combines distinctive wine cellar architecture with churches, a municipal museum, and the Modré Hory route for hiking and cycling. This makes the town an appealing place for a range of discoveries: you can learn about the history of the cellar complex, explore the town’s history, or plan an active outing that takes in several wine-growing towns.
Wine Cellars and Wine in Vrbice
The Stráž cellar area is characterized by wine cellars dug into the sandstone hillside on seven levels. The older Na Sklepech cellar colony offers a different historical form. It was established in the second half of the 17th century and consists mainly of multi-storey stone buildings with set-back press houses and long vaulted cellars. Thus, within the world of wine, a complex carved into a hill stands alongside an older colony with distinctive types of buildings.
Wine tastings are also available in the Vrbice cellar colony: visitors can try Neuburg, Tramín, and Vlašský ryzlink. The availability of individual varieties may vary. If you would like to taste a particular variety, it is best to ask about the selection in advance.
Churches, a Chapel, and the Town’s History
The Church of St. Giles was built by the Brotherhood of St. Giles between 1913 and 1920 on the summit of Stráž Hill. St. Anne’s Chapel dates from 1870 and was restored to its original form in 2004. It serves as a place for relaxation and reflection. The construction history of the church and chapel therefore provides two specific dates in the local cultural history.
In addition to regular services, the church in Vrbice is used for weddings, baptisms, funerals, and concerts. Other events include a live Nativity scene, open days, and smaller celebrations. The specific events held may vary.
The Vrbice municipal museum is housed in the former town hall, the municipality’s oldest building. It presents the history of the town and also explores aspects of contemporary life through exhibitions and projects about traditional costumes. It is open on selected holidays—Easter, the town fair, and Christmas—or by prior arrangement. As opening arrangements may change, you should confirm the options before your visit.
Route, Windmill, and Hobitín
The 30-kilometer Modré Hory route is suitable for hiking and cycling and connects Vrbice with Bořetice, Kobylí, Němčičky, and Velké Pavlovice. The route as listed goes via Velké Pavlovice, the Slunečná lookout tower, Bořetice, Vrbice, Kobylí, the Kraví hora wine cellars, and Němčičky before returning to Velké Pavlovice. This gives you both the route length and the two intended ways of getting around for your planning.
Other points of interest in Vrbice include the wooden windmill near the cemetery. It is a replica of the original windmills in the town. The Hobitín visitor attraction is located right in Vrbice and invites visitors to take a tour of the legendary Hobitín.
Which Focus Suits Your Trip?
If you are particularly interested in wine, you can consider cellar architecture and wine tasting as distinct aspects of your stay. The churches, chapel, and museum bring architectural and local history to the fore. The Modré Hory route, by contrast, focuses on outdoor activity and connects Vrbice with other wine-growing towns. You can tailor your travel plans to what you most want to experience: historic architectural forms, local history, wine, or a hike or bike ride.
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