Životice U Nového Jičína – Church, Jičínka and Cycle Path
Accommodation in Životice U Nového Jičína
Životice U Nového Jičína combines a specific accommodation option with a distinctive church and local history. The river landscape and opportunities for walking or cycling are also among the things you can consider when choosing a destination. If you are looking for an overnight stay, you can therefore assess the town in terms of both its accommodation and your historical and landscape interests.
Accommodation in Životice U Nového Jičína
The restored rectory near the church offers accommodation for 33 guests. Check availability before your trip.
Church and Local History
The first written mention of Životice U Nového Jičína dates from 1399. The original wooden Church of St. John dated from 1451 and burned down completely in 1898. The masonry Church of St. John the Baptist was built in 1902. These dates trace a sequence from the early mention of the town, through the wooden church, to the later church building.
A wooden altar from the church is dated to 1482 and is now in the Moravian Gallery in Brno. Its date falls between the original wooden church and the new building of 1902; its current location is Brno. Another historical trace is 92 Hungarian gold ducats from the 15th and 16th centuries, discovered during excavations in Životice in 1898. The year given is the year of their discovery, while the coins themselves date from earlier centuries.
Past community events also offer a glimpse into local life. At Children's Day on June 4, 2017, there was a fairy-tale meadow with entertaining activities for children of different ages. A notice from the same year describes the community day, “Den obce,” as being celebrated regularly in August.
Landscape and Routes
Životice U Nového Jičína is located in the Pobeskydí Nature Park in the Moravian-Silesian Region. The Jičínka River flows through the town's valley; the surrounding landscape is suitable for easy walks. Together, the nature park, river valley and walks give the area a clear landscape character. If you enjoy walking, easy walks are therefore among the activities mentioned for a stay.
Cycling on the Koleje Route
The “Koleje” cycle path passes through Životice U Nového Jičína at kilometre 1.7 on the route from Nový Jičín to Hostašovice. The route is classified as easy, has only gentle slopes and is also suitable for families with children. Unlike the general mention of walks, “Koleje” provides specific information about the route and its terrain. If you take difficulty and slopes into account when choosing a cycling route, these features can help you assess it.
The accommodation, the church's history and the opportunities for outdoor activities offer different points to consider when planning your trip. You can weigh up whether accommodation, local history, or the landscape and cycle path are the main factors in your stay.
Discover more destinations: Nový Jičín, Bílov, Bravantice, Rybí, Luboměř, Mankovice, Kunín, Kopřivnice.
Go to the overview of the wider area: Nový Jičín District.
