Zvole – Church of St. Wenceslas, Santini Trail and Šikland

Zvole is a rewarding destination for travelers who want to combine culture with a variety of excursion ideas. At its center is the Church of St. Wenceslas, a remarkable work of Baroque architecture associated with Jan Blažej Santini Aichel. In addition, the Šikland amusement park is located in Zvole nad Pernštejnem. This gives the area various starting points for planning a trip in which historic architecture, a themed outing and discoveries in the surrounding area can stand side by side.

Baroque Architecture Around the Church of St. Wenceslas

The Church of St. Wenceslas stands out not only for its Baroque design but also for its unusual floor plan. It is based on the overlapping of two squares and forms a Greek cross with rounded arms. This distinctive shape makes the church an interesting destination for anyone interested in architecture, religious buildings and the design of historic places.

There are also several noteworthy details in front of the church. A statue of Saint John of Nepomuk stands there. In addition, a partially gilded iron cross on a sandstone pedestal is located in front of the church. The primary school building next to the church was built in 1798. Those who take time to explore the surroundings can therefore view various elements of the townscape together, without limiting Zvole’s cultural focus to a single attraction.

Visiting the Church and the Santini Trail

Outside the summer holidays, visits to the Church of St. Wenceslas can be arranged by prior agreement. This information is important for your planning if you specifically want to explore the interior. The Santini Trail through the Vysočina begins at the Church of St. Wenceslas in Zvole. The building is therefore also a starting point for further exploration of Santini Aichel’s architecture and for planning a trip that combines cultural impressions with a walking route.

The trail can be included as a separate focus of your stay. If you prefer to select individual cultural destinations, the church, with its unusual floor plan and the details in front of the building, offers a clear reason to visit. When searching for accommodation in Zvole, you can therefore consider whether to focus your stay primarily on architecture and history or on several different day-trip ideas.

Šikland and Traces of Former Lime Mines

For families with children, the Šikland amusement park in Zvole nad Pernštejnem can provide a completely different accent from the Baroque church. The park broadens the range of possible activities without implying any particular length of stay or fixed program. Those traveling with children of different ages can view the cultural visit and an outing to the park as separate focuses of the trip.

The area around Zvole also contains remains of former lime mines. These are traces of earlier use, not a current statement about mining. For interested visitors, they offer another perspective on the history and character of the surrounding area. Together with the church, the Santini Trail and Šikland, they create a multifaceted picture of Zvole that allows for both peaceful cultural discoveries and varied excursion plans.

More Places for Your Trip Planning

If you would like to combine Zvole with other places in the same trip plan, you can also visit Záblatí U Osové Bítýšky, Karlov, Vecov, Křižánky, Sněžné, Bukov, Radenice and Herálec. This makes it easier to find the place that matches your desired balance of culture, excursions and relaxation.

For the higher-level travel overview: Okres Žďár Nad Sázavou.