Discover Å arovy

Å arovy between the chapel, Stations of the Cross and castle site

Å arovy reveals its character through several clearly distinct sites: a chapel with its own history, a historic stone cross, Stations of the Cross between the village and the fields, and the Hrad Å arov archaeological site. As a result, discovering the village is not focused on just one point, but on various traces of faith, remembrance, landscape and earlier settlement. The years 1759, 1947 and 2008 form a chronological sequence from the oldest to the most recent site: the stone cross, chapel and Stations of the Cross.

Chapel, bell and historical remembrance

The chapel in Å arovy was consecrated to Our Lady of Lourdes in May 1947. Its history also includes the original bell, which is located in the small tower. It comes from the former wooden bell tower and thus preserves a specific detail of the local bell tradition. The dedication to Our Lady of Lourdes gives the chapel its specific religious connection.

Another testimony to the village’s history is the surviving historic stone cross from 1759. It was erected by Matěj Hruboš in memory of his deceased daughter. In addition to the year of construction, the monument preserves the personal reason for its erection. This creates a particular contrast for your discovery of Šarovy: the chapel represents a consecration in the 20th century, while the stone cross preserves a personal story of remembrance from the 18th century.

Hrad Å arov and the route into the landscape

Hrad Šarov is classified as a significant archaeological site. The surviving remains of the Hrad Šarov archaeological site include a complex surrounded by a rampart and ditch, as well as a former outer bailey. The site lies approximately 1 km south of the church in Šarovy on the left bank of the Březnice. This precise location helps you understand the castle site as a separate historical point of reference within the village landscape.

The Stations of the Cross in Å arovy offer another connection between history and the surrounding area. The Stations of the Cross date from 2008 and comprise fourteen numbered stations; their ascending sunken lane leads from the village into the fields, creating a religious sequence through the landscape. Anyone who, during their stay, wants not only to view individual cultural monuments but also to experience the transition from the village into the open landscape will find here a clearly described route with a religious theme.

A traditional date in the annual calendar

On the first Saturday in November, the Šarovská chasa organizes the traditional Slovácké hody s právem. The first Saturday in November is the fixed date of this traditional festival. For 2026, the Šarovský fašank was announced in Šarovy.

For your further search, you can also discover Jestrabi, Podkopná Lhota, Všemina, Sazovice, Újezd and Valašských Klobouk, Bratřejov, Napajedla and Ublo as well.

To the higher-level travel overview: Zlín District.