The history of winemaking, protected cultural monuments and the landscape of the Chřiby give Kudlovice many different sides. You can get to know the village through its historic vineyards, follow the traces of its architectural history or focus on views of the valley and its natural features.

The Valley and the Chřiby Landscape

Kudlovice lies at the foot of the Chřiby forests. In the southeastern part of the Chřiby, the Kudlovická dolina stretches out; it is also popularly known as the Kudlovská dolina. The deep valley is about five kilometres long, lies between Kostelany and Kudlovice, and is traversed by the Kudlovický potok. The stream forms a series of botanically interesting wetlands there. The valley, watercourse and wetlands describe different aspects of the same landscape: the shape of the terrain, the course of the stream and the distinctive natural areas along its banks.

The valley’s history also reaches far back: traces of settlement from the Palaeolithic have been found in the Kudlovická dolina. The rock formation Budačina lies in its northern part. Legends about the stay of robbers are associated with it. Thus, concrete historical traces and stories passed down through generations sit side by side in the landscape—two different ways of approaching the valley’s history.

Winemaking and an Event in Early Summer

Vineyards in Kudlovice are first mentioned in 1466. A specific area is recorded later for the Paňháje wine-growing area: in 1657, a total of 31 hectares were planted with grapevines there. The two dates mark different stages in the local history of winemaking—the first mention of vineyards and the extent of a later planting.

The Kudlovický vinný žleb offers an opportunity to experience winemaking as an event. Every year around the turn of May and June, the wine event takes place in the Kudlovský žleb wine lane on Hubáčkova ulice. The wine cellars are open to the public, and winemakers offer tastings. If you would like to plan your trip around this event, check the exact dates in advance.

Cultural Monuments and Local History

The Chapel of sv. Jana Křtitele is a structure made of dressed stone, dating from 1747. It includes a slightly larger-than-life sculptural group depicting the Baptism of Christ. Since 1958, the chapel has been listed as a protected cultural monument in the state register of monuments. Its date of construction, material and religious subject make it a striking example of local cultural history.

The Morová kaplička has a different historical significance: it was built after 1663 in gratitude for the end of the plague and has been recognised as a protected cultural monument since 1999. The Zvonice is also a protected cultural monument; it dates from the second half of the 18th century. Together with the Chapel of sv. Jana Křtitele, these buildings illustrate different aspects of the architectural heritage—from a figurative depiction to a building associated with a specific historical event and the Zvonice.

The Dům Strmenských illustrates the way of life and work of a smallholder in the region at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. Here, the focus is not just on a building, but also on the life and work it represents. This picture of local life is complemented by the children’s Easter rattling tradition, “vrgání”, which has been passed down in Kudlovice.

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