Discover Ludslavice

Those considering Ludslavice as a destination for a stay can get a sense of the place through specific themes: St. Wenceslas Church, religious buildings, cherished traditions, and a cadastral area shaped by agriculture. Its location southwest of Holešov is another defining feature.

Church, chapel, and cross

St. Wenceslas Church is one of Ludslavice’s most significant historic sights. It took on its present form with an extension in 1958 and underwent extensive renovation in 2007. The two dates mark different stages in its building history: a structural expansion and a later extensive renovation.

The cross dating from 1880 can also be described through several details. Its plinth features a relief depicting a chalice and a host. Beside it stand two praying statues, smaller than life-size, with their eyes turned toward the cross. The relief, figures, and cross each give the monument its own religious imagery.

The Panny Marie Chapel offers a different connection to the surrounding area. It stands in the fields beneath a lime tree outside Ludslavice and was built in 1908. On the way to the chapel, a footbridge crosses the Ludslávka stream, after which a footpath continues. As path conditions can change, it is best to check them before your visit.

Local history and the history of the name

The first written mention of Ludslavice dates from 1275. In the 16th century, the place was called Ruclavice or Rudslavice; the current name was not reintroduced until 1925. These details relate to different aspects of local history: the early record is a written mention, while Ruclavice and Rudslavice belong to the history of the place name. The reintroduction of Ludslavice was a later step in that history. This makes it possible to place the names in chronological order and distinguish them from the construction dates of the church and chapel.

Cadastral area and paths

Ludslavice’s cadastral area covers 585 hectares, more than 80 percent of which is used as arable land. The area’s agricultural character is thus quantified and refers to the cadastral area. The Ludslávka watercourse also runs through this area. On the way to the chapel, a footbridge crosses the stream before the footpath continues. Land use and the named watercourse describe two different aspects of the surroundings.

Traditions and sporting facilities

Traditions maintained in Ludslavice include Vodění medvěda, the local church feast, and Christmas concerts by the church choir. These examples span a folk custom, a church feast, and music, complementing the religious buildings with living local traditions.

Ludslavice also has a multi-purpose playing surface with artificial turf. It is suitable for tennis, volleyball, small-sided football, nohejbal, handball, and similar sports. The range of uses listed makes the facility’s multi-purpose nature clear, spanning everything from tennis and volleyball to various team sports.

Ludslavice’s location

Ludslavice lies on the connecting road between Zahnašovice and Kurovice, less than five kilometers southwest of Holešov. This location adds a clear geographical reference to the local history and sights. If you are planning a hotel stay, you can consider Ludslavice as a possible destination based on this location and its specific cultural attractions. St. Wenceslas Church, the Panny Marie Chapel, the cross, and the cherished traditions each offer a different focus.

Discover more destinations: Blazice, Bařice-Velké Těšany, Kremsier, Pačlavice, Lutopecny, Dřínov, Rajnochovice, Kostelec U Holešova.

Go to the regional travel overview: Okres Kroměříž.