Lubná – Glassmaking History, Chapels and Festivals

Lubná brings together early historical references, a history of glassmaking, religious buildings and recurring festivals. This gives you several ways to explore during your stay: follow the history through its dates, discover the chapels and statues, or plan your trip around an event. Bodies of water and high points offer further concrete reference points for the character of the place.

History Between the Chapter and the Glassworks

The first mention of Lubná dates to 1167. In 1347, the settlement was assigned to the Litomyšl Chapter. The two dates mark different historical milestones: the early mention of the place and the later assignment of the settlement. Kajetánčina huť is another chapter in the local history. The glassworks made Lubná well known in the first half of the 19th century. Its glass products were exported to Spain, the Netherlands and America. Local tradition also links the glassworks to the Chapel of St. Anne (sv. Anny): the chapel’s chandelier is said to have been made at Kajetánčina huť. Thus, alongside the documented glassmaking tradition, there are stories passed down as local tradition.

Chapels and Statues

The Chapel of St. Anne (sv. Anny) stands in the centre of Lubná. It was enlarged in 1857 and dedicated to Saint Anne. The Chapel of St. Xaver (sv. Xavera) has also stood in the village centre since 1857. The two chapels therefore each have their own connection to the place; in the case of St. Anne’s, its enlargement and dedication are also recorded. Two statues are associated with roads: the statue of the Holy Trinity stands on the road from Lubná to Široký Důl, and the statue of St. John of Nepomuk stands on the road known as Stará silnice. Together, the chapels in the village centre and the statues along named roads give a picture of local architecture and commemorative culture.

Bodies of Water and Skalka

The Lubenský potok flows through the built-up part of Lubná and rises in Lubenské paseky. The Desná rises in the Lubenský les. At 699 metres above sea level, Skalka is the highest point in Lubná. These landscape features range from the stream running through the built-up area to the highest point in the village. Skalka also has a cultural role: it is a centre for sports and cultural events in Lubná. The hall at Skalka also features in the events calendar.

Events Throughout the Year

The Anenská pouť takes place every year at Lubná’s summer grounds; its dates vary. The local distillate festival Lubenská šťopička was founded in 2008. It features public tastings of selected spirits and liqueurs, as well as music and a cultural programme. Programme details change each year. The Velikonoční jarmark is also part of the recurring events calendar. After its first edition, it became a traditional event; it takes place at the summer grounds on the Saturday one week before Easter.

The Vánoční prodejní výstava in Lubná has a tradition spanning more than twenty years. It is always held in early December in the hall at Skalka. The dates of this event and the Easter market therefore fall at different times of the year; the specific Saturday for the Easter market depends on the date of Easter. If you would like to combine your stay with a festival, check the dates and programme for the relevant year.

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