Discover Hajany
Accommodation in Hajany
When looking for a hotel in Hajany, it helps to start by asking which side of the village suits your trip. Village history, art, cycling and landscape observation all come together here. St. Anne's Chapel stands on the village green, with a stone cross in front of it; a cycle route runs through the centre, the viewpoint is above the village, and the menhir group is northeast of it. This can help you decide whether to focus on historic buildings, a pre-arranged gallery visit or specific views of nature.
Chapel, stone cross and gallery
The present-day St. Anne's Chapel was built by the municipality on the village green in 1900, replacing an older, small brick chapel. Today it is a feature of Hajany's well-kept village green. In front of the chapel stands an elaborately crafted stone cross dating from 1859—41 years before the present building. The same place thus brings together two historic dates: the older cross and the later chapel.
The gallery of painter Ladislav Maria Wagner adds art to the cultural offering. Wagner lives and works permanently in the South Bohemian village of Hajany. Visits are possible by prior telephone appointment, so plan your gallery visit in advance. Historic buildings and an art venue that requires an appointment thus offer two distinct cultural experiences.
Cycling and landscape views
One of the cycle routes from Blatná runs through the centre of Hajany. A route description also describes a ride from Hajany to Lnáře via the road and cycle route 31. As route conditions may change, check the route before setting out. The information addresses two different planning questions: a cycle route through the village centre and a ride whose destination is Lnáře.
From the old road to Řečice, you can see Hajanský rybník and Velký kámen. Above Hajany, between pastureland, there is a viewpoint overlooking the surrounding pastureland, meadows and forests. The views differ: the old road offers two named individual sights, while the viewpoint takes in several types of landscape.
Nature sights and finding your way around the village
A white stork nesting site can be seen at house No. 8. Northeast of Hajany is a group of menhirs erected by Menhirostav. The sights also differ in their locations: the nesting site is tied to a house number in the village, while the menhir group is located by its direction from the village.
Two other details can help you find your way around: there is a children's playground behind the bus stop, and the Hajanská hospoda serves hot meals. The first detail locates the playground using a clear landmark, while the second identifies a food offering. Practical information about the village thus complements the cultural and landscape themes that may factor into choosing Hajany.
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