Stara Moravica combines local history with art and leisure. A monument in the worldwide Košut series, the local 9+1 artists’ colony, swimming pools and opportunities to taste local drinks give your stay a variety of highlights. The Krivaja flows through the town, which lies at the foot of the Telečka hills.

History in chronological order

In 1786, Stara Moravica was resettled by Calvinist, or Reformed, families from Nađkunšag in Hungary. The Reformed Church was built in 1822. There are 36 years between the two dates. This sequence links two distinct historical themes: the families’ resettlement and the later construction of the church. The two dates can therefore be understood as successive but separate reference points in the town’s history.

The monument honoring Lajoš Košut adds a third point in time. The residents erected it in 1896; the statue is the seventh of the Košut statues erected worldwide. Here, a local tribute and an international series come together: the monument reflects both the residents’ tribute and the worldwide series of Košut statues. There are 36 years between the earlier dates and 74 years between the church’s construction and the monument; the tribute thus marks a later historical milestone.

Art, swimming and tastings

The permanent exhibition of the local 9+1 artists’ colony adds a distinct focus on art to the history of buildings and monuments. Unlike the church and monument, it turns the spotlight on a local artists’ colony; for travelers interested in art, this is a cultural point of interest in its own right.

The leisure center has four illuminated swimming pools. This adds an aquatic leisure option to the town’s history and art. If the number of pools or their lighting is important to your plans, check the current facilities in advance; the configuration may change.

There is also a specific culinary attraction: in Stara Moravica, you can taste local wines and rakija. The tasting adds another highlight alongside history, art and swimming. If you want it to be a fixed part of your stay, check in advance what is available on your travel dates, as providers and arrangements may change.

Plan your stay around your interests

When looking for hotels or accommodation in Stara Moravica, you can start by deciding which themes you want to shape your stay. The historical dates and the Košut monument make up a cultural focus; the artists’ colony adds an artistic dimension. Swimming and a tasting of local wines or rakija offer other highlights. Consider whether you want to focus more on history and art or give leisure activities equal priority.

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