Blazice is a destination for travellers who want to include cultural history and outdoor activity when choosing where to go. The focal point is the late Baroque Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; there are also specific biographical and historical connections, as well as cycling route 6137, whose route through Blazice is recorded in the regional strategy plan. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can plan your stay around these interests and consider which themes you want to focus on during your days away.
The Church and Its Architecture
The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Blazice was built in 1788. It is a late Baroque, single-nave building. “Single-nave” describes a church whose space is arranged around a main nave. Three bays with so-called Bohemian vaults lead into a rectangular presbytery and a sacristy. A bay is a section of a building’s structural layout; together with the adjoining spaces mentioned, the term describes the church’s structure in more detail than the style designation alone. Anyone interested in sacred architecture can focus on specific features: the single-nave layout, the division into three bays and the transition to the presbytery and sacristy.
Historical and Biographical Connections
The first written mention of Blazice dates from 1358. At that time, there was a mill and a farmstead there. This year marks an early written reference point in the history of the village; it is distinct from the construction of the church in 1788. The two dates relate to different historical questions: the 1358 mention identifies two features of the village at the time, while 1788 dates the church’s construction.
The composer Leoš Janáček is also connected with the church. As a student, he visited his uncle, the local priest, in the 1860s. During these visits, Janáček enjoyed playing the organ in the church. His connection to Blazice is therefore both biographical and musical: it leads from visiting his uncle to playing the organ in the church. Another memorial was established on 1 September 2018 with the unveiling of a plaque to CLAY-EVA in Blazice.
A separate historical marker relates to Rácov: from 1460 onwards, Rácov and its farmstead were mentioned only as deserted. This differs from the early information about Blazice and offers another perspective on historical settlement traces.
Cycling Route and Landscape
The regional strategy plan for 2007 to 2013 describes signed cycling route 6137 running through Helfštýn, Dolní Nětčice, Soběchleby, Simře and Žákovice to Blazice. Near Helfštýn, it connects to the Jantarová stezka long-distance cycling route. The named places provide a concrete guide for planning your route. As the description comes from the 2007–2013 planning period, check the current route and signage before setting out.
The Biocentrum – mlýnský náhon is also located in the area around Blazice. This adds a local landscape connection to the architectural and biographical themes. The cycling route and the Biocentrum are different points of interest to consider when deciding what to focus on.
Planning Your Journey and Accommodation
Blazice is served by bus connections. If you plan to travel by bus, check the timetables for your travel date before arranging your journey.
When looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide whether the church’s history, Janáček’s connection to the village or cycling will be the main focus of your stay. This helps you choose accommodation based on your actual travel interests, rather than simply presenting different themes as a list. Anyone primarily interested in architectural history will find specific architectural features and a historical point of reference in the church. If you plan to include the cycling route, check its current course and signage in advance. Discover more destinations: Lechotice, Chvalnov-Lísky, Cetechovice, Bystrice Pod Hostynem, Morkovice-Slížany, Přílepy, Ludslavice, Koryčany.
For the broader travel overview: Okres Kroměříž.
