Discover Dolany: History, Nature and Sports

Dolany offers a variety of points of interest for a stay: religious buildings and memorial sites, local sports facilities, a cycling and hiking trail, and a nearby place to swim. These attractions also differ in location: some are in the village, while Lake Oplatil is a nearby point of interest.

Local History and Religious Buildings

The first written mention of Dolany dates back to 1228. At that time, Vladike Mikuš gave the village to Opatovice Monastery. This date is part of the written history of the village; the two religious buildings were constructed much later. The Chapel of St Florian was built in the mid-18th century and is a listed monument. It was formerly used for religious ceremonies. The Church of St Vojtech was built in 1913, with construction taking one year.

The village’s early written mention and two later construction periods thus provide different chronological reference points. The chapel dates to the mid-18th century, while the church was built in 1913 over a period of one year. If you’re interested in the history of Dolany, these details offer different points of reference: the village’s written record, the chapel’s former religious use, and the construction of the Church of St Vojtech.

Map and Getting Your Bearings

An information board with a map of the area around Dolany is located near the Church of St Vojtech. This adds a general overview of the area to the historic buildings: the map covers the surroundings of the village, while the nearby church provides a specific landmark. This can be helpful when you want to consider the sights and other features mentioned in relation to the surrounding area.

Nature Reserve, Trail and Swimming Spot

A nature reserve lies south of Dolany. A cycling and hiking trail runs along its edge towards Lázně Bohdaneč. The trail offers a way to enjoy outdoor activities, and its stated direction also helps you get your bearings. Swimming is another option: Lake Oplatil is 2 kilometres from Dolany and is used for swimming by locals and tourists. If you’re choosing between a route and a swimming spot, the two options differ both in activity and location: the trail runs along the edge of the southern nature reserve, while the lake is outside the village.

Sports and Other Sights

The sports facilities also cater to different interests. Matches involving local footballers take place at the football pitch in Dolany. The enclosed multi-purpose court is particularly suitable for tennis, nohejbal and badminton. A football match and the sports mentioned for the multi-purpose court are therefore distinct options. If sports are part of your stay, these details give you specific ideas for activities without conflating them.

Local sights also include a memorial to those who fell in the First World War and a stone cross in the cemetery. Both add further memorial sites to the religious buildings. The Opatovice Canal is also a protected immovable cultural monument. The protected area comprises the entire plot No. 669/1 in the cadastral area of Dolany u Pardubic. The scope of protection for this cultural monument entry is therefore precisely limited to the plot named above.

Discover more destinations: Pravy, Dolní Ředice, Selmice, Černá U Bohdanče, Staré Jesenčany, Starý Mateřov, Srnojedy, Jankovice.

For the regional travel overview: Okres Pardubice.