Baroque statues of saints lining the steps leading up to the Church of St John the Baptist give Rokytnice Nad Rokytnou a tangible cultural point of interest. There is also a bathing area with clearly specified swimming conditions and a cycling route through the rural landscape of the Třebíč Region. When looking for a holiday apartment, let one question guide your plans: would you like your stay to focus more on local history, the bathing area or cycling?
Church of St John the Baptist and Baroque statues
The Church of St John the Baptist is an important cultural monument; its origins date back to the period when Rokytnice nad Rokytnou was founded. The steps leading up to the church are adorned on both sides with Baroque statues of saints. Two figures are identified by name: the statue of St Francis of Assisi and that of St Sebastian. Both come from the workshop of Jan Mucek, a sculptor from Znojmo.
The same steps let visitors compare two depictions of saints: the figures portray different saints, but share their Baroque style and attribution to the same workshop. The church reflects the town’s historical origins, while the statues at its entrance add a tangible example of sculpture. Visitors interested in local history and sacred art will find two related but distinct aspects of this cultural monument here.
The bathing area: pools, events and swimming conditions
The bathing area has a large pool measuring 50 × 35 metres and a small pool for non-swimmers. Both have a gradual entry into the water. Regularly maintained lawns surround the site, and changing rooms for men and women are available to visitors. One limitation is important when planning to swim: water quality is not monitored, and the pools primarily serve as fire-water reservoirs.
The bathing area was built in the early 1970s and became a popular destination for swimming excursions. It hosts mainly summer dance events, country evenings, discos, and sports and social events. If you would like to plan your stay around an event, check the specific dates in advance. The focus is therefore not only on the pools: the bathing area also has a history of hosting events, and their dates may play a separate role in planning your trip.
Cycling route and the landscape of the Třebíč Region
The “Forest Roads Around Rokytnice nad Rokytnou” route passes through forests, fields and meadows, offering a relaxing cycling experience. It winds through the rural landscape of the Třebíč Region, offering a different focus from the church’s sculpture in the town. The municipality also includes the village of Veverka; the Rokytná River rises not far from there. These details add a connection to the landscape and municipal area to the cultural focus. The themes offer a clear choice when deciding where to travel: Baroque art and local history on the one hand, cycling and the rural surroundings on the other.
Discover more destinations: Kojatín, Radkovice U Hrotovic, Jiratice, Biskupice-Pulkov, Radonín, Nové Syrovice, Bačice, Chlum.
For the broader travel overview: Třebíč District.
