Kožušany-Tážaly: Chapel, History and the Moravská stezka

Kožušany-Tážaly can be explored through its distinct local landmarks: Kožušany is home to the Chapel of St. Anne and a stone cross; in Tážaly, the statue of St. Norbert stands west of the centre. The Moravská stezka long-distance cycling route also passes through Kožušany-Tážaly. If you are looking for a hotel, use the named parts of the municipality as reference points when planning your trip.

Getting here and local landmarks

Kožušany has a railway stop on the Olomouc–Prostějov–Brno line. Tážaly has a bus stop on the Olomouc–Tovačov–Kroměříž line. The information differs both by mode of transport and by part of the municipality. Check the timetable and choose the connection that suits you before travelling; timetables may change. If you are travelling by train or bus, keep the relevant part of the municipality in mind as a reference point for your plans.

History in two dates

The first written mention of Tážaly dates to 1078. At that time, the Moravian Prince Ota Olomoucký gave the village to the Benedictine monastery in Klášterní Hradisko. The first written mention of Kožušany dates to 1297. There is a 219-year gap between the two first mentions. This comparison concerns the written records of the places, not their founding: each date marks the first written mention.

Chapel and stone cross

The octagonal Baroque Chapel of St. Anne stands in the centre of Kožušany; it was built in 1750. “Octagonal” describes the shape of the building: an octagon has eight sides. Its shape and Baroque classification describe two different features of the chapel. A stone cross dating from 1888 stands in front of the chapel. The two dates mark different historical periods: the chapel dates from the mid-18th century, and the cross from the late 19th century. Anyone interested in local history can consider the building’s shape, style and date together.

Statues and their locations

About 700 metres west of the centre of Tážaly, beyond the viaduct, the statue of St. Norbert stands beside a field track. Visitor information from 2025 lists the statue as freely accessible; check access before your visit. The statue of St. John of Nepomuk, by contrast, stands on the side road to Kožušany, about 50 metres before the village. Two different reference points can help with orientation: for Norbert, it is the location west of the centre of Tážaly; for Nepomuk, it is the side road before Kožušany.

The Moravská stezka and choosing a hotel

The Moravská stezka long-distance cycling route passes through Kožušany-Tážaly, providing a concrete reference point for a cycling trip. It offers a different way to orient yourself than the stops: the cycling route passes through Kožušany-Tážaly, while the railway stop and bus stop are each associated with a particular part of the municipality. If you are looking for a hotel for a cycling trip, you can include the municipality in your stage planning and compare the stated location of a specific option with your route.

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