Jiřice U Miroslavi: Culture and Local History

In Jiřice U Miroslavi, local history can be traced through various buildings and traditions: St. Anne's Church, the New Jewish Cemetery and the transformation of a fortress into a Baroque chateau. There is also a small religious monument, winegrowing and festivals held on different dates. These themes provide a tangible framework if you would like to make your stay a cultural one.

St. Anne's Church and the New Jewish Cemetery

The present-day St. Anne's Church was built in 1903 and is a Neo-Romanesque landmark of Jiřice U Miroslavi. Its construction date distinguishes it chronologically from the older chapters of local history: the fortress was first mentioned in 1609, while the present-day church dates from the early 20th century. Those interested in architecture can thus find different periods represented in named local buildings.

There are 130 surviving tombstones in the New Jewish Cemetery. The cemetery is freely accessible; check local conditions before your visit. It is located southeast of the abandoned German cemetery, on the road to Troskotovice. The number of surviving tombstones and the precise location give the visit a clear historical and local context.

Fortress, chateau and small religious monument

The fortress in Jiřice U Miroslavi was first mentioned in 1609. Between around 1750 and 1760, it was converted into a single-storey Baroque chateau. The conversion period is approximate and therefore does not refer to a single year of construction. The substantially altered chateau is now used for cultural purposes. If you would like to visit it, check local access conditions in advance.

A different scale is represented by Boží muka, a three-sided, brick-built small religious monument standing among trees. This makes it possible to include a smaller form of religious architecture alongside the church. For travellers interested in cultural history, these buildings are not interchangeable: St. Anne's is a Neo-Romanesque landmark, while Boží muka is a small religious monument with its own form and setting.

The Miroslavka stream also helps place the village geographically: Jiřice U Miroslavi lies mostly on the stream's right bank. This describes the village's position relative to the watercourse, not a particular route or access along the bank.

Winegrowing and dates throughout the year

Vinařství Kolář cultivates its own vineyards in the municipality. Kolář wine has been publicly available since 2015. If you are specifically looking for it, check current sales outlets in advance, as they may change. The local connection is through winegrowing and the brand; this does not imply that tastings or visits are offered.

The traditional Krojované hody festival is held in late August by Jiřická chasa together with the municipality. If you are planning a future trip, check the dates and programmes for the relevant year. “JIŘICKÉ LÉTO” takes place at a different time: in 2026, its third edition was held on the third Saturday in June, starting at 11 a.m., and was open to the general public. The programme included farmers' markets.

The two festivals therefore fall at different times of year: Krojované hody is associated with late August, while the details given for “JIŘICKÉ LÉTO” apply to the 2026 edition. If a festival is the reason for your trip, check the dates announced for the year of your visit. This will help you plan your trip for a suitable date without conflating the information about the two events.

Getting there by bus

IDS JMK bus route 450 connects Jiřice U Miroslavi with Miroslav, Olbramovice and Branišovice. A timetable for the route is listed as valid from 14 December 2025. Check the current times before travelling. This gives you the named destinations and the timetable's date of validity for planning your journey.

Discover more destinations: Chvalovice, Břežany U Znojma, Hluboké Mašůvky, Hnanice, Pavlice, Trnové Pole, Kuchařovice, Žerotice.

For the broader travel overview: Znojmo District.