Discover Pavlice: Church, Monuments and Meadows

Pavlice brings together several points of interest to help you plan your trip: a distinctive church complex, other cultural monuments, archaeological finds and a meadow landscape east of the village. The buildings tell the story of different periods; the finds near Blažkovský rybník date back to the Early Neolithic. If you are looking for a hotel for your stay, these highlights can help you choose what to explore in Pavlice based on your interests.

Church of St. Philip and St. James and the Chapel of St. Anne

Northeast of the centre, the Church of St. Philip and St. James stands on a ridge and serves as a local landmark. Its core is Romanesque-Gothic. The church complex is surrounded by a wall with a Baroque gate adorned with statues by Štěpán Pagán. The site thus combines a Romanesque-Gothic core with the Baroque design of the gate.

The cemetery chapel of St. Anne was built in 1887 by Josef Vojna, originally as a family tomb. The chapel is open to the public. A government notice dated 14 January 2026 mentions the original altar and services held twice a year. If you plan to attend a service, check the date in advance, as the service arrangements may change.

Cultural Monuments in the Village

Pavlice’s cultural heritage also includes the Holy Trinity ensemble and Pavlický dvůr. The ensemble is listed among the village’s cultural monuments; Pavlický dvůr is designated as a locally significant Baroque farmstead complex.

A wayside shrine on the road to Boskovštejn is listed as an immovable cultural monument. The former coaching inn at house no. 1 is also a listed immovable cultural monument.

Pavlické louky and the Finds near Blažkovský rybník

East of Pavlice, the Pavlické louky meadows were registered as a significant landscape feature in 2000. The meadows lie on both sides of the road to Boskovštejn. They comprise natural mesic to wetter meadows with grassland vegetation that is characteristic and significant for southwestern Moravia.

The archaeological finds near Blažkovský rybník offer a different perspective on the past. They are dated to around 5,400 BC, are approximately 7,400 years old and belong to the Early Neolithic. As early as 1930, F. Vildomec discovered evidence there of a significant settlement of the earliest farmers, with pottery of the Linear Pottery culture. For those interested in cultural history, this provides a tangible link to the region’s early farming communities.

Historical Connections and Cultural Biography

During the Thirty Years’ War, Pavlice lay on the Imperial Road, the main route between Znojmo and Jihlava. This historical connection places the village along an important route of the period.

The sculptor Karel Pokorný is also connected with Pavlice: he was born here and created, among other works, Sbratření and depictions of Božena Němcová and Alois Jirásek.

When choosing your destination, you can weigh up different interests: the church complex and monuments represent the architectural and local history, while the Pavlické louky are defined by their meadow vegetation and landscape character. Archaeology and historical figures offer further ways to explore Pavlice’s past.

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For the broader travel overview: Okres Znojmo.