Vieska: History, Cultural Heritage and Landscape

Location and Water Landscape

Vieska lies in the Danubian Lowland, in the central part of Žitný ostrov. The Blatná lúka cadastral area extends to the Malý Dunaj and also includes the Klátovské rameno, or its former river course, which does not have a continuous water surface. The Malý Dunaj, with its accompanying forests and floodplain forest areas partly enclosed within its meanders, is a significant landscape feature. The protected areas also differ in their locations: the protection requirements of the Klátovské rameno National Nature Reserve must be observed in the planning area; the European site SKUEV0822 Malý Dunaj borders the planning area directly. To understand the natural landscape, it is worth distinguishing the river and its floodplain forest areas from the former river course, which does not have a continuous water surface.

History and Village Character

Vieska was first mentioned in 1322 under the name Kysfeuldi. Until the mid-19th century, Vieska was a noble village; the Nagyovci were among the more prominent families who owned property there. The aim for the oldest built-up areas along Hlavná and Veľká streets is to preserve their rural-historical character and historic layout. The village’s history thus combines an early mention by name and noble ownership with a planning objective for the older village fabric.

Sacred Sites and Memorials

The Pietà sculpture ensemble at 154 Hlavná Street depicts a seated Madonna holding the dead Christ in her arms. A Pietà sculpture ensemble at the intersection of Športová, Agátová and Ružová streets, near the sports field, is dated 1898. The wayside chapel at 60 Hlavná Street contains a statue of Our Lady of the Rosary. The original chapel dates from 1892 and was reconstructed in 1995. The two dates for the chapel refer to its origins and its later reconstruction—that is, to two distinct periods in its building history.

The main cross in the cemetery dates from 1863 and was restored in 1991. The memorial to soldiers who fell in the Second World War was erected in 1992; the names of 18 fallen residents of Vieska are engraved on it. The cemetery bell tower dates from 1993 and has one bell. Another bell tower, also with one bell, stands on Hlavná Street. The 18 names give the war memorial a direct connection to the village: it commemorates residents of Vieska who fell in the war.

Cycling and Fishing Waters

When comparing cycling routes, you’ll find two different features in Vieska. The signposted Galantský cyklookruh runs along an existing farm track through the area of Vieska. Cycling route 5232 runs for 2.4 kilometres through Vieska. When choosing, you can weigh up whether the signposting and farm track of the Galantský cyklookruh matter more to you, or the specified route length of 2.4 kilometres for route 5232. The Štrkovisko Vieska fishing water covers 1.5 hectares and has a stable water level.

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