The Rokytka valley gives Lukov a distinctive layout: it divides the built-up area into the western district of Ves and the eastern district of Kopce. The stream runs along both sides of the village and flows through the cadastral area for about 4 km. Near Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou, it joins the Rokytná. In Lukov, the village layout thus connects with a wider watercourse system.
The Rokytka Valley and the Ridges
The ridges also shape the landscape. The wooded Lukovská hora complex is considered a defining feature of Lukov’s landscape. The mountain Svatý Vít adjoins it and, at 557 m above sea level, is the highest point in the Lukov cadastral area. The names and elevations help put the landscape into context without reducing the area to a single viewpoint.
Local cycling routes also run through the cadastral area. For those interested in cycling routes, this is another aspect of local orientation alongside the stream, valley and districts. This information refers to the cadastral area; it does not mean that a particular route passes through the built-up village center.
Church and Memorial Sites
The Church of St. John the Baptist (sv. Jana Křtitele) combines several building phases: it is single-nave, has Gothic origins and was remodeled in the Baroque style in the 18th century. It is listed as an immovable cultural monument under ÚSKP number 26710/7-2834. Its architecture and its current designation as a cultural monument give a visit to the church an architectural and historical dimension.
The Jan Bula Memorial Hall is located in the Lukov parish house. It was ceremonially opened in September 2016 after the parish house was renovated. Eight information panels cover Jan Bula’s life and martyrdom. Items and works on display include his first-mass vestments, chalice, original paintings and ceramics. Visits are possible at any time by prior arrangement; confirm the date and contact details before your trip.
The permanent exhibition Expozice Vyhnanci is also located in the parish house, near the Church of St. John the Baptist (sv. Jana Křtitele). It explores the effects of the forced expulsion of local families in the 1950s and was established in 2016. The two exhibitions therefore have distinct focuses: one is devoted to Jan Bula, the other to the experiences of displaced families.
A memorial plaque commemorates Jan Bula, Jaroslav Melkus and Emil Spilka, victims of communist justice who were born in Lukov. It is on the wall beside the church’s side entrance. Its precise location makes the plaque a memorial site in its own right, connected in subject matter with the exhibitions.
Other Historical Connections
The Chapel of Svatý Vít is also part of the area’s history: it was closed in 1783 during the Josephine reforms, after the last hermit left the hermitage in 1782. A pilgrimage is recorded for a Sunday around the Feast of St. John the Baptist on June 24. If you want to plan your trip around it, check in advance whether and when the pilgrimage will take place during your stay.
Travel Information
A road through Lukov connects Vícenice with the main road between Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou and Moravské Budějovice. These place names can help with orientation on a road map. Lukov offers several distinct themes for planning a trip: the layout along the Rokytka valley, the church’s architectural history, the memorial sites and cycling routes in the cadastral area. A visit to the Jan Bula Memorial Hall requires a prior arrangement; check the specific date for the pilgrimage.
Discover more destinations: Valdíkov, Petrovice U Třebíče, Pokojovice, Petrůvky, Kramolín, Pyšel, Lomy, Pucov.
For the broader travel overview: Třebíč District.
