Discover Charváty

Charváty offers several specific points of interest for a stay: the Church of St. John the Baptist, other statues and chapels, the Morava River habitat, as well as route and sports options. If you are looking for a hotel in Charváty, you can decide what to focus on: local history, nature or activity. The historical dates range from the construction of the church in the 16th century to a chapel from the second half of the 19th century; current activities include a cycling route and rowing opportunities for young people.

Sacred Buildings and History

The most prominent landmark in Charváty is the Church of St. John the Baptist. It was built in 1582 under the Bishop of Olomouc, Stanislav II Pavlovský. Jan Sarkander served in the parish of Charváty for one year during the period from 1610 to 1611. These are two specific ecclesiastical points of reference for understanding the local history of the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Another dated monument is the listed statue of St. John of Nepomuk. It stands at the exit towards Tážaly and dates from 1773. Its location provides a specific geographical reference; chronologically, the statue postdates the construction of the church and Sarkander’s service.

Other Statues and Chapels

In Čertoryje stands a statue of St. Mark dating from the 1720s. In 1825, it was moved there from Hradisko Monastery. Its history therefore includes both an approximate date of creation and a specific year when it was relocated. Also in Čertoryje stands the Chapel of St. John of Nepomuk. The statue and the chapel represent different forms of religious remembrance; in the case of the statue, its former location and subsequent relocation are explicitly part of its history.

In Drahlov stands a memorial chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary, dating from the second half of the 19th century. Compared with the earlier dates of 1582, 1773 and the 1720s, it provides a later historical reference point. The religious dedications and different dates offer various points of interest if you are interested in the history of sacred buildings and monuments.

The Morava and Activities

The area around the Morava in Charváty provides a habitat for aquatic animals and birds. This adds a landscape and ecological perspective to the picture of the town: while churches, chapels and statues are primarily associated with places of worship and remembrance, the focus here is on the river as a habitat. Cultural history and nature are two different themes you can weigh when planning your stay.

There are also specific options for those interested in active pursuits. The Moravská stezka route continues through Charváty to Dub nad Moravou. Along the cycling route that passes through Charváty, there are refreshment stops and opportunities for sports activities. These details answer different planning questions: the Moravská stezka is described as continuing to a named place, while the cycling route is noted for its refreshments and sports opportunities. Since the facilities mentioned there may change, check in advance for current refreshment stops.

The Moravský veslařský klub Haná offers year-round rowing training for young people and organizes sports camps. Unlike the general opportunities for sports activities along the cycling route, this offer names a specific sport, a target group and two types of programmes: training and camps. Programme details may change, so contact the club before planning to check its current offer.

Discover more destinations: Mladějovice, Domašov U Šternberka, Hlásnice, Luběnice, Doloplazy, Želechovice, Blatec, Kožušany-Tážaly

For the wider travel overview: Olomouc District.