If you are interested in Zbilidy, its local history and landscape offer concrete points of reference: a protected building stands in the area of the village square, and the Maršovský rybník lies southeast of the village. There are also dated visual and commemorative markers, as well as a clear connection to water. This combination gives you several specific ways to explore Zbilidy, from traditional crafts to its waterside landscape.

Crafts by the Village Square

The former smithy at house no. 4 is a protected immovable cultural monument and is located in the area of the village square. Its former use links it to Zbilidy’s craft history. Its location and specific function complement each other: the village square provides a sense of place, while the smithy itself connects to the work once carried out there. House number 4 adds a precise address to the reference to the village square.

Wayside Shrine and Remembrance

The wayside shrine in Zbilidy dates from 1774 and is located near house no. 17. Its upper section contains three reverse-glass paintings. With this technique, the image is painted on the back of the glass and viewed through the pane. The shrine’s history therefore includes both a precise date and a specific detail of its design. The wayside shrine beneath a lime tree in Zbilidy is one of the village’s immovable cultural monuments.

The monument to the victims of the First World War dates from 1936 and bears the names of 16 victims. The date places it in time; the names make the commemoration specific and personal. The monument thus complements the history of buildings and visual art with the remembrance of those who died in the war.

Mills and Change

Točíkův mlýn (Točík’s Mill) was already in existence below the pond in the 18th century and was later converted into a shingle mill. This sequence points to two phases: the mill’s early existence and the later change in its use. The water-powered shingle mill on the dam of the Maršovský rybník is one of the immovable cultural monuments.

The dates range from the wayside shrine of 1774 and the mill, which has existed since the 18th century, to the monument of 1936. Together, they represent different aspects of local history: visual art, changes in craft use, and remembrance of the victims of the First World War.

Pond and Stream

The Maršovský rybník lies southeast of Zbilidy. The Maršovský potok runs along the eastern boundary of Zbilidy’s cadastral area and feeds the pond. Its location, course along the boundary, and flow of water give the landscape a clear, tangible character. The pond also serves a recreational purpose; the stream adds to the description through its course and its role as an inflow.

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