Litovany combines local history with a distinctive regional setting. The village was first mentioned in historical sources in 1353. A much more recent layer of history is represented by the Chapel of St. Pius X, built in the 1960s and consecrated in 1970. The deeply wooded Rokytná Valley in the administrative area of Litovany is another feature. Visitors choosing a destination for its cultural history and landscape will find two different perspectives here rather than a single historical event.

Local history between 1353 and Krhov

The years 1353 and 1555 mark different stages. In 1555, Jan Zelený of Říčany annexed Litovany to Krhov; the fortress subsequently fell into gradual disrepair. The first date marks the village’s first mention, while the second marks a later change in its affiliation and the subsequent history of the fortress. This comparison helps place Litovany’s local history in context: the early mention and the fortress’s decline after the annexation to Krhov were not the same event.

A more recent layer of history: the chapel

The chapel represents a different historical period. Its construction and consecration are two separate dates: it was built in the 1960s and consecrated in 1970. This 20th-century building stands alongside the older historical references to 1353 and 1555. For those interested in culture, the contrast lies in this span of time: local history encompasses both the earlier connections with Krhov and the fortress, as well as this much more recent religious building.

The Rokytná Valley and the regional setting

In the administrative area of Litovany, the deeply wooded Rokytná Valley forms the border between the Vysočina Region and the South Moravian Region. This offers a different perspective for understanding the destination: it is about a regional boundary and a wooded valley, not another historical date. Visitors wishing to include landscape and regional divisions in their choice of destination can consider this feature alongside the chapel and local history.

Archaeological sites in the surrounding area

Mstěnice, about 4 km from Litovany, is a notable site in the surrounding area. The remains of a large stone fortress and a farmstead have been excavated there. A rare grain-drying kiln with a barn, dating from the second half of the 13th century, was also found there. This archaeological focus broadens the historical perspective, but is geographically distinct from Litovany. The grain-drying kiln points to a period before Litovany’s first mention in 1353; thus, different, clearly attributed historical themes sit side by side.

Annual events

Local club life is also part of the area’s character: the Litovany hunting association holds the annual Poslední leč and a hunters’ ball (Myslivecký ples). If you would like to include either event in your travel plans, check the dates and participation options in advance.

Plan your stay

When looking for a holiday rental in Litovany, you can use these themes to help you choose: would you like to focus on local history, including the chapel and fortress, or also visit the archaeological finds in Mstěnice, about 4 km away? The distance helps you consider the two places separately when planning your trip, while they offer historically distinct insights.

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Go to the regional travel overview: Okres Třebíč.