Medlovice can be a destination for travelers who want to explore local culture not only through a building, but also through festivals and food events. The Nad Medlovickým potokem protected area adds a clearly defined nature theme.
Chapel and Stone Cross
The Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi was built in 1899. Its year of construction provides a specific historical reference point in Medlovice. Another indication of the local cultural heritage is a stone cross on the road to Rybníček, which was restored in August 2023. These two details offer different perspectives: the chapel is notable for when it was built, while the cross is notable for its more recent restoration. If you are interested in history and religious buildings, this comparison presents two clearly distinct topics.
Events in Different Years
The Pálení čarodějnic festival was held in Medlovice in 2024 and 2025; the Drakiáda was also held in 2023 and 2024. Stavění máje, the raising of the maypole, took place in 2023 and was part of the Pálení čarodějnic event announced for 2024. Letní noc was held in 2023; another edition was announced for 2025. Since these events relate to past years, check the current dates if you want to plan your trip around one of the festivals.
Fruit Brandy and Hearty Food
The Medlovské košt ovocných pálenek was held in several editions. At the first edition, visitors could taste 21 varieties of fruit brandy; at the second edition in 2023, 26 samples were judged. The figures refer to different things: the number of varieties available for tasting in one case, and the number of samples judged in the other. A third edition was announced for 2024. The Košt thus offers a distinct culinary focus on fruit brandies, different from the hearty food served at other local events.
At the traditional Masové hody, roast pork with cabbage, garlic schnitzel, beer and mulled wine were served. Homemade slaughterhouse specialties were also sold to take away. The distinction is clear if you are choosing based on your interests: the Košt is about fruit brandies and tasting, while the Masové hody focuses on hearty dishes and take-away options. This provides a way to understand Medlovice’s culinary scene through different types of events, rather than reducing it to a single festival.
Nature Conservation as a Distinct Focus
The Nad Medlovickým potokem protected area adds a distinct focus on nature and conservation to the choice of destination. It protects heat-loving plant communities of the Pontic-Pannonian type as well as wild animals, especially amphibians. This focus differs from the chapel’s history and the culinary events: the emphasis here is on specific plant communities and groups of animals. If you would also like to base your travel plans on nature conservation, this is a clearly defined aspect of Medlovice.
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Go to the regional travel overview: Okres Vyškov.
