Smilovice: Church History and Fishing Waters

When looking for a hotel in Smilovice, you can choose your focus according to whether you are more interested in church and chapel history or in fishing. Rejšice, a part of Smilovice, brings together several historical points of interest. The Vlkava 4–Smilovice fishing waters are specified by a precise area. History and fishing therefore stand alongside one another as different interests to consider when planning your trip.

Churches and Chapels in Rejšice

The Church of St. John of Nepomuk in Rejšice was built between 1730 and 1735. Its most recent reconstruction took place in 1885. These dates refer to different stages: the first period marks the construction of the church, while the later year marks its most recent reconstruction. When placing the history of the area in context, the construction period and reconstruction should therefore be considered separately.

An older point of reference is the cemetery chapel of St. Giles. Its foundations date from the 14th century; the chapel is the surviving remnant of the former church of Rejšice. The date refers to the foundations and should not simply be treated as the construction year of the entire chapel. Together, these sites provide different chronological reference points: the older church history, the construction period of the Church of St. John, and its later reconstruction.

The planned preservation of the village layout is also part of the context of Rejšice. The planning objective is to preserve the existing urban structure, with the village square and the Church of St. John of Nepomuk as its dominant building. In this objective, the church is considered not only as a standalone building but also in relation to the village square and the wider village layout.

Other Cultural Heritage

A statue of St. John of Nepomuk, dating from 1728, stands in the village square of Újezd. It was restored in 2014. The two dates have different roles: 1728 dates the statue, while 2014 marks its later restoration. This point of interest therefore differs from the churches and chapels in Rejšice, whose historical context is primarily established through construction phases, foundations, and the former church.

A stone chapel dedicated to St. Anne stands north of Rejšice, on the road to Kosořice. Its location north of Rejšice, its position along the road, and its dedication are all specified to help with orientation. Together with the cemetery chapel of St. Giles and the Church of St. John of Nepomuk, it adds to the range of named religious buildings; the statue in Újezd complements these sites with a monument in a village square.

Fishing Waters and Landscape

The Vlkava 4–Smilovice fishing waters cover 2.5 hectares in the cadastral area of Smilovice. The Czech fishing regulations for 2026 are current; check the operating conditions before fishing. When preparing, take into account both the precise area and the applicable rules, including the operating conditions.

The Rejšický pond is designated as a functioning local ecological biocorridor. This ecological designation is different from the information about the fishing waters: Vlkava is primarily associated with fishing and a specific area, while the Rejšický pond is associated with its ecological designation.

The existing network of local roads also describes the structure of Smilovice. It connects the surrounding settlements and provides access to forest and agricultural land. Connections between settlements and land use thus complement the details about individual buildings and bodies of water, providing another practical point of reference for trip planning.

Discover more destinations: Kobylnice, Loukovec, Strážiště, Vlkava, Nemyslovice, Obruby, Kosmonosy, Plužná.

For the broader travel overview: Mladá Boleslav District.