Discover Mladějovice

Mladějovice brings nature and cultural heritage together in specific places: the protected Mladějovická lípa, the Stations of the Cross on a hill and the parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene.

The Mladějovická lípa and its history

The Mladějovická lípa is a large-leaved linden with reddish coloring. Measurements from 2009 and 2019 record a trunk circumference of 893 cm; its age is estimated at 400 years. Its species, coloring and size offer a tangible connection with nature in Mladějovice.

A historical episode is also part of the tree’s local history: a local chronicle reports that in 1922, thirteen schoolchildren and their teacher fit inside its hollow trunk. This dated account adds a handed-down memory of the linden to its measurable characteristics.

Stations of the Cross and views from the hill

The Mladějovice Stations of the Cross are located near the local cemetery. They consist of a chapel and 14 stations dating from the second half of the 19th century. Their origins are still unknown—so the period when the complex was built is clearer than the story of how it began.

From the hill where the Stations of the Cross are located, you can see the Nízký Jeseník, Šternberk, Uničov, Litovel, the extensive forest belt of Litovelské Pomoraví and the panorama of Olomouc, with the distinctive silhouette of the church on Svatý Kopeček. At this site, religious stations and sweeping landscape views sit side by side.

Parish church and Empire-style tombs

The first recorded mention of a church in Mladějovice dates from 1131. The parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene is a single-nave longitudinal church from the late 18th century, incorporating the core of an older tower. Its present form took shape during a major renovation in 1791–1792.

Two valuable Empire-style tombs stand right next to the parish church: the tomb of Ignác Müller, dating from around 1839, and that of Theodor Bratis, dating from around 1832. The dates refer to different things: 1131 marks the first recorded mention of a church in Mladějovice, 1791–1792 the major renovation of the parish church, and around 1832 and 1839 the tombs.

Key considerations for planning your trip

When choosing a destination, you can weigh up the different themes: the parish church, Stations of the Cross and tombs highlight architectural and local history, while the protected linden and views from the hill add nature and scenery. This lets you match Mladějovice’s features to the focus of your trip. Formanka restaurant offers regional and local specialties. As its offerings may change, check them before planning a visit. If you’re looking for hotels in Mladějovice, these different points of interest can help you choose the focus of your stay.

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For the overview of the wider area: Olomouc District.