Martinice combines local memorial sites with a named cycle route to Holešov. When planning your trip, you can first decide whether to focus on local history, a bike ride, or both. The stone reconciliation cross, the memorial to the victims of the First World War, and the memorial plaque for Jan Bezděk offer different ways of exploring the town’s history. The bell tower and stream add further distinctive features to this picture. This lets you plan your stay around the topics that genuinely interest you.
Local history in different forms of remembrance
The memorial to the victims of the First World War stands in the built-up area of Martinice, near the primary school building and Road II/490. It is designed as a granite obelisk on a stepped plinth, with a relief. At the same time, it commemorates twelve young men from Martinice who did not return from the First World War. Its form and dedication set two distinct emphases: on one hand, the material and structure of the memorial; on the other, the specific remembrance of the twelve men. Those interested in Martinice’s history can thus consider both the design and the local significance of the commemoration.
The memorial plaque for Jan Bezděk is on the building of Primary School No. 70 in the built-up area, near Road II/490. It commemorates Bezděk, who was born in Martinice and was executed in Frankfurt am Main on 18 March 1944 for his resistance activities. Unlike the memorial to the fallen, this plaque focuses on a named individual. The two memorial sites therefore offer different perspectives on local history: remembrance of twelve young men and remembrance of a single person’s life.
Another historical landmark is the stone reconciliation cross “Smírčí kříž” on the outskirts of Martinice, beside the road in the “U dvou křížů” locality. It dates from the first half of the 17th century and has been protected as a cultural monument since 3 May 1958. The outline of a sword is clearly visible on its stone surface. This distinguishes the cross from the memorials to people from the 20th century: for the reconciliation cross, its date and the carved sword motif are central, while the memorial and plaque focus on the people they commemorate.
The old bell tower is a landmark on the village square and is dedicated to Saint Florian, the patron saint of the municipality. The Mojena stream flows through Martinice. Alongside the memorials, these are further distinctive features of the town: a building with a religious dedication and a named watercourse.
Cycling, sports, and a May event
Cyclists can use a newly built cycle path from Martinice to Holešov and the Holešov industrial zone. It offers a specific activity option alongside the townscape and memorial sites. If you would like to include the route in your travel plans, check local conditions before setting out. This keeps cycling as a separate option alongside a visit focused on cultural history, without assuming a particular day’s itinerary.
Martinice also has a sports complex with a football pitch, a multi-purpose court, a tennis court, a gym, and changing rooms. If you plan to use the facilities during your stay, check public access in advance.
A seasonal highlight is the Floriánské hody, held regularly in Martinice in May. The event can be a reason to plan your travel dates around this recurring occasion. Exact dates and the program may vary from year to year, so check the details for the relevant year if you would like to plan your visit around it.
Discover more destinations: Vrbka, Němčice, Bezměrov, Kremsier, Záříčí, Lutopecny, Roštění, Kyselovice
For the broader travel overview: Kroměříž District.
