Slatiny: Rococo Church and Castle History

Slatiny lies in a flat, highly productive agricultural landscape on the edge of the Jičín Uplands. The Rococo church, the history of the castle in Milíčeves, and traces of earlier use give the town several historical and landscape facets to explore.

Quick facts about Slatiny

• Landscape: flat, highly productive agricultural landscape on the edge of the Jičín Uplands.
• Location: about 10 kilometres south of Jičín, in the direction of Nový Bydžov.
• Bus: Slatiny is on the Jičín–Nový Bydžov route.
• Church: Rococo Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, built from 1761 to 1763.
• Milíčeves: Part of Slatiny since 1960; the castle was built there from 1677 to 1678.

Landscape and orientation

The agricultural character and location on the edge of the Jičín Uplands define Slatiny’s landscape. The name also tells a story about local soil conditions: Slatiny derives from the marshy soil found throughout the area. This brings together two ways of understanding the town: its geographical position on the edge of the uplands and a linguistic reminder of the soil. For travellers who enjoy seeing buildings in their surroundings, this connection is part of the town’s character.

Slatiny lies about ten kilometres south of Jičín, in the direction of Nový Bydžov, and on the Jičín–Nový Bydžov bus route. The distance places the town in relation to Jičín, while the route name offers an additional point of reference for planning your journey. If you are considering Slatiny as a place to stay, you can take both into account in your travel plans. It is worth checking the timetable for your specific travel date.

Church and castle: two construction periods

The Rococo Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary is Slatiny’s landmark; it was built from 1761 to 1763. A castle had already been built in the village of Milíčeves, part of Slatiny since 1960, from 1677 to 1678. It was built by the Jesuits from Jičín on the site of a fortress.

The dates make the different construction periods clear: the castle dates to the late 17th century, while the Rococo church dates to the 18th century. The locations should also be distinguished: the church is in Slatiny, and the castle is in Milíčeves. Those interested in the history of buildings will find two clearly dated points of reference that can be compared chronologically within the municipality.

Archaeological finds and a former mill

Slatiny also has an area where archaeological finds have been documented. This adds another facet of local history to the story of its buildings. Another trace of earlier use is the former Slatinský mill site, Adamcův mlýn. The site is freely accessible; the mill itself was no longer there by 1953 at the latest. It is therefore important to distinguish between the former site and the mill building: this is the mill site, not a surviving mill.

Slatiny and Milíčeves bring together several themes: the agricultural landscape, the Rococo church, the history of the castle, archaeological finds, and a former mill site. If you are looking for accommodation in Slatiny, you can decide whether this combination of landscape and local history suits your trip. The town’s location south of Jičín and the bus route to Nový Bydžov remain useful points of reference.

Discover more destinations: Střevač, Nemyčeves, Sobčice, Jeřice, Dolní Lochov, Údrnice, Ostružno, Záhuby.

FAQ / Frequently asked questions about Slatiny

Where are the historic buildings located?

The Rococo church is in Slatiny. The castle is in Milíčeves, which has been part of Slatiny since 1960.

For the regional travel overview: Jičín District.