A prehistoric fortified settlement, a church with a Gothic predecessor and a marked nature trail give Bílovice several points of interest. Cultural history and walking are different reasons to explore the place more closely. Its history spans from early settlement to the painter Josef Mánes’s stay in the 19th century; for outdoor activity, there is a nine-kilometre route.

Hrad u Bílovic: Fortification and Location

The surviving fortifications at Hrad u Bílovic comprise two ramparts and ditches. They belong to a prehistoric fortified settlement on a distinctive, oval headland above the Romže stream. The landform and fortifications offer two aspects of the historic site: the headland describes its location, while the ramparts and ditches describe its surviving structure. Its distinctive oval shape and the named fortification features make Hrad u Bílovic a tangible example of an early settlement.

Church and Sculptures in the Village

The Roman Catholic Church of St John the Baptist is located in the centre of Bílovice. It was built around the second half of the 17th century on the site of a Gothic place of worship, mentioned in 1366. The date refers to the earlier place of worship; the church building dates from around the later period. Also in the centre, at the main crossroads, is a sculptural group depicting John of Nepomuk, Vendelín and Antonín. While the church and sculptural group are in the village centre, a crucifix stands north of Bílovice on the road to Topolná.

History, Chateau and Art

Bílovice was settled by the 13th century at the latest and became an episcopal fief. This early history belongs to a different period from the painter Josef Mánes’s stay, from 1854 to 1856, during which he created the painting Verunka Čudová. A small Baroque chateau called Zámek Bílovice is also located in the village; the cemetery contains a complete fresco cycle by J. Kohler. These artistic connections are distinct: Mánes is linked to a single painting created during his stay, while the cemetery is home to a complete cycle by a specific artist.

Walking and Cycling

The “Po hranici devíti katastrů” nature trail is 9 km long, marked with green hiking blazes and runs through predominantly flat, easy terrain. The route length and terrain profile answer different planning questions: one gives the distance, the other describes the route’s character. Along the nature trail, there are more than ten information boards as well as rest areas with seating. The cycle routes from Bílovice run along farm tracks, are signposted and connect to the main cycling routes. For the nature trail, distance and terrain profile are the key details; for the cycle network, the focus is on the farm-track route and connections to the main cycling routes.

Discover more destinations: Tučapy, Hostětín, Topolná, Kunovice, Suchá Loz, Popovice, Nezdenice, Uherské Hradiště.

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