Oponešice offers several points of interest for anyone interested in local history and the landscape. The fortress tells a story of changing uses; the chapel, statue and Pekařův dub can each be understood through specific dates and features. This picture is complemented by Vyhlídka, designated as a viewpoint.

Fortress and chapel: building history in several stages

The fortress in Oponešice was first mentioned in documents in the second half of the 14th century. This date marks its first documentary mention, not necessarily when it was built. It was originally Gothic. After 1542, it ceased to serve as a residence; conversion work then began to turn it into an agricultural building. The fortress’s Gothic origins, the end of its residential use and the start of its conversion for agricultural use can therefore be understood as distinct phases. The Oponešice land-use plan lists the fortress as an immovable cultural monument.

The Chapel of Saints John and Paul was built in 1774 and acquired its present appearance through a renovation in 1884. The dates therefore represent two different stages: its construction and a later alteration. The chapel is one of the monuments in Oponešice. Together with the fortress’s documentary mention, these dates provide several historical markers, each referring to a different event.

The statue: from its former location to the village square

The statue of Saint John of Nepomuk dates from 1716. Today it stands among linden trees in the village square of Oponešice; it was formerly located on the dam of a pond. The statue’s age and change of location offer two distinct ways to understand it: through its year of creation and through its former and present locations. It thus complements the building history of the fortress and chapel with a place of remembrance of its own.

Pekařův dub and Vyhlídka

Pekařův dub is a pedunculate oak that was first placed under protection on 11 August 2010. The land-use plan also designates it as a memorial tree. From Oponešice, the route follows a farm track past the Remízek pond, towards the forest and a waterworks building. Check current path conditions before planning your visit, as they may change.

Vyhlídka is also designated as an important viewpoint in the land-use plan. This adds further named landscape features to the historic buildings. To choose what to focus on, consider the clear distinction: the fortress can be explored through its several phases of use, while the chapel and statue are associated with specific construction and location dates. Pekařův dub brings together a particular tree species and a protection date with a specific access route. You can therefore make either local history or the landscape the focus of your stay.

Discover more destinations: Klučov, Kožichovice, Bransouze, Lesonice, Kralice Nad Oslavou, Loukovice, Menhartice, Zašovice.

For the overview of the wider area: Třebíč District.