Starovice: Village Square, Architectural History and Wine Trail

If you’re looking for hotels in Starovice, you can choose where to stay based on specific themes: architectural history at the village square, monuments at different locations, and a wine trail that runs through the village. The surrounding area also offers views of vineyards and apricot orchards, numerous wine cellars, and information about bus and road connections. Whether you’re more interested in architecture, wine country, or getting there, the features of the village offer different points of focus for planning your trip.

Architectural History at the Village Square

Starovice’s village square is defined by the Church of St George and St Nicholas and its adjoining rectory. The church was built in the 16th century. During its extensive renovation in 1885, a nave was built over a vaulted stream bed.

The dates refer to different phases of construction: the 16th century marks the church’s construction, while 1885 refers to its extensive renovation and the addition of the nave. A vaulted stream bed is a stream bed covered by a vault; the specific structural detail here is that the nave was built above it. If you’re interested in architectural history, these details provide both a sense of chronology and a distinctive architectural feature.

Monuments and Local History

The other monuments can also be distinguished by their locations and dates. Beside the municipal office is a Baroque statue of the Immaculata from 1741; next to the church is a cross with Christ from 1792. A statue of St Anthony stands in the village square. By contrast, the statue of St Gothard is located in the fields south of Starovice. The locations range from the village square and buildings in the village to a monument in the southern outskirts.

The chapel adds a change to the streetscape to the village’s history: in 2005, it was moved three metres because it protruded into the roadway. Unlike the dates for the church and monuments, this year marks a specific relocation and its reason.

Wine Trail and Dates

The Velkopavlovická Wine Trail runs through Starovice and follows a route between Popice and Hustopeče. In the area around Starovice, the route offers views of vineyards and apricot orchards. To get your bearings, note the distinction: the wine trail runs through the village, while the views mentioned are in its surrounding area. Many of Starovice’s wine cellars have retained their original features and are still used for their intended purpose.

Krojované hody took place in Starovice from 23 to 25 August 2024 and from 22 to 24 August 2025. If you’d like to plan a date for a future trip, check locally for dates.

Getting There and Getting Around

Starovice has two bus stops: Starovice obec and Starovice–rozcestí. The road connection can be described in two sections: Road 00220 runs through Starovice and joins Road 425 after about 700 metres. Road 425 provides access to the D2 motorway at Hustopeče. The approximate distance of 700 metres refers to the section leading to Road 425; the further information describes access to the D2 at Hustopeče.

Discover more destinations: Brumovice, Horní Vestonice, Velké Hostěrádky, Uhercice U Hustopecí, Popice, Lundenburg, Valtice, Novosedly Na Moravě.

For the broader travel overview: Okres Břeclav.