Lukov on the Rokytka

Lukov lies on both banks of the Rokytka stream. The Rokytka valley divides the built-up area into two parts: Ves to the west and Kopce to the east. If you want to get your bearings in the village, the two names offer concrete points of reference.

Landscape and orientation

The Rokytka flows through the cadastral area of Lukov for about four kilometres and joins the Rokytná near Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou. This means you encounter the stream on two spatial scales: along both banks of the built-up area and over its longer course through the cadastral area. The approximate length refers to its course within the cadastral area, not just the built-up village.

The wooded complex of Lukovská hora is considered a prominent feature of Lukov’s landscape. The mountain Svatý Vít, adjoining Lukovská hora, is 557 metres high and the highest point in the cadastral area. Together, these details provide both a notable landscape reference and a specific topographic landmark.

A road leads from Vícenice through Lukov to the main road between Jaroměřice nad Rokytnou and Moravské Budějovice. Local cycling routes also run through the cadastral area. The information relates to different spatial levels: the road connection passes through Lukov, while the cycling routes pass through the cadastral area. If cycling is one of your travel interests, this distinction can help you find your way.

Church and cultural history

The parish church of sv. Jana Křtitele is single-nave and has Gothic origins. It was remodelled in the Baroque style in the 18th century. “Single-nave” describes the floor plan; the periods indicate the chronology of the building’s history. The church is registered as an immovable cultural monument under ÚSKP number 26710/7-2834.

The Jan Bula Memorial Hall is located in the Lukov parish house. It was officially opened in September 2016 after the parish house was renovated. Eight information panels document Jan Bula’s life and martyrdom. The memorial hall also displays his first-mass vestments and chalice, as well as original paintings and ceramics. The panels provide biographical context, while the various exhibits complement this account. The parish house near the church also houses the Expozice Vyhnanci exhibition on the consequences of the expulsion of local families in the 1950s. A plaque on the wall beside the church’s side entrance commemorates Jan Bula, Jaroslav Melkus and Emil Spilka, victims of the communist justice system who were born in Lukov.

Visits to the Jan Bula Memorial Hall are possible at any time by prior arrangement. Arrange your visit before travelling; contact details for making arrangements may change.

A pilgrimage in Lukov is also recorded for the Sunday around the Feast of St John the Baptist on 24 June. If this date is important for your trip, check the announcement for the relevant year.

Discover more destinations: Radkovice U Hrotovic, Menhartice, Heraltice, Přešovice, Martínkov, Hartvíkovice, Oponešice, Mastník.

For the broader travel overview: Třebíč District.