For a cultural stay in Bystřice Pod Lopeníkem, the Muzeum Bystřice pod Lopeníkem, the Bobkovníci folk tradition, and the chapel in the Kopce forest offer different points of interest. The museum combines local history with exhibitions and cultural events; the Bobkovníci focus on a traditional custom, while the chapel offers a religious connection. This gives you a choice of whether architectural history, folk tradition, or religious local history should be the main focus of your trip.

The museum at House No. 77

The Muzeum Bystřice pod Lopeníkem is located at House No. 77. Built in 1840, the building is considered the oldest surviving residential building in the municipality. The museum hosts exhibitions and cultural events. These exhibitions and events give the building a cultural purpose, while the building itself reflects the town’s architectural history. A visit therefore offers two perspectives: a historic residential building and a municipal museum with a cultural program.

In the Zlín Region, the museum received the “Folk Building of the Year 2018” award in 2018. The award recognized the building’s reconstruction and the preservation of folk traditions. It thus brings together two distinct themes: renovation and the preservation of customs. You can arrange museum visits by phone at 736 445 006; admission is voluntary.

The Bobkovníci: Folklore and Tradition

The Bobkovníci folk tradition dates back to the 17th century. The Obchůzka is performed by young men who are due to report for military service that year. The long history places the custom in context, while the reference to military service identifies the group that performs it. In contrast to the museum, whose history is tied to a building, the Obchůzka offers a different perspective on local culture: here, the focus is on a custom and the people who perform it.

Explore the information boards independently or together

You can explore the information boards located around Bystřice Pod Lopeníkem independently or with others. This offers a different way to plan your visit than the museum: you can arrange a museum visit by phone, while the boards can be explored independently. If you prefer to take in information at your own pace, exploring on your own is an option; if you would like to share your impressions, you can go through the boards with others. This lets you choose how to explore based on whether you prefer to be on your own or with others.

The chapel in the Kopce forest

The Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is located at the highest point of the Kopce forest. The chapels there were built in the mid-18th century by local resident Jan Dielec. House No. 77 was built in 1840, while the chapels there date from the mid-18th century. This places two different historical reference points side by side: a specific construction year for the residential building and a broader date for the chapels. For travelers who would also like to explore the area’s religious history, the chapel adds another focus to the themes of the museum and local traditions.

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