Vselibice: Landscape and Cultural Heritage

Všelibice lies in the valley of the Malá Mohelka. The municipal area is gently hilly and characterized by mixed forests; the landscape covers a total of 785 hectares. In the sparsely populated area, large pastures and meadows alternate with extensive forest complexes. Open spaces and forests together shape the character of the municipality. In addition to the landscape, named routes and cultural heritage offer specific points of reference for planning a stay. The landscape defines the sparsely populated municipal area, while the ensemble in Budíkov and the farmstead in Benešovice are tied to specific locations.

Landscape and Routes

The T3048 cycle route runs through the municipal area of Všelibice. At the southwestern edge of the municipal area, a blue-marked hiking route passes through Čertova zeď, Hlavice, and Mohelnice nad Jizerou. The routes can be distinguished by activity and location: T3048 is the named cycle route through the municipal area, while the hiking route covers its southwestern edge. If you are planning either route, check the current markings and surface conditions locally.

Cultural History and Architecture

Všelibice is first mentioned in 1419. A specific cultural landmark stands in the center of Budíkov, in front of house no. 34: the Trinity sculpture ensemble Sousoší Nejsvětější Trojice. It was created in 1865 by stonemason Matěj Beran. Its location, date of creation, and creator place the ensemble precisely within the history of the locality.

The material, form, and history of the location are key to understanding the Všelibice reconciliation cross: it is a roughly hewn sandstone cross and is probably no longer at its original location. This qualification is important for interpreting it; its present location should not be equated with its original one.

The farmstead in Benešovice dates from around the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries. It comprises a house with its gable facing the village square, a gate, a two-story granary, a barn, and the remains of another barn. “With its gable facing the square” means that the gable end of the house faces the village square. This orientation helps distinguish the dwelling from the other parts of the farmstead. The buildings were extensively remodeled after the mid-19th century. Both the date of construction and the later alterations are therefore relevant to its architectural context.

The dates mentioned mark different historical periods: Všelibice is first mentioned in 1419, the farmstead dates from around the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries, and the ensemble in Budíkov was created in 1865. The extensive remodeling of the farmstead followed after the mid-19th century.

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