Discover Tasov: Architectural History, Literature and a Cycling Route

When choosing a hotel in Tasov, you can focus on the themes that interest you during your trip: ecclesiastical architectural history, the literary heritage of Jakub Deml, or a signposted cycling route to Tasov. Points of interest range from church architecture and historic remnants of walls to a literary memorial; the cycling route adds a specific touring option to this selection. Which of these themes matters to you depends on whether you want to focus on architectural history, Deml’s work or cycling.

Churches and historic architectural traces

The parish church of St Peter and Paul was remodelled in the Baroque style between 1728 and 1730. The starting point was a Gothic presbytery and nave; a Baroque tower was added. This architectural history identifies specific parts of the older church and a later addition, rather than assigning the building to just one style. The presbytery, or chancel, and the nave belong to the Gothic structure, while the tower is explicitly described as Baroque. If you are interested in architecture, this contrast offers a precise way to explore the different building phases.

A large part of the masonry of the early Gothic Church of St Peter is preserved within the walls of today’s rectory, built in 1730. Here, the focus is on masonry retained within a later building. The date 1730 refers to the rectory; 1728–1730 denotes the Baroque remodelling of the parish church. This distinction helps you keep the two dates and their respective building contexts separate.

Another historic trace is the ruin of Hrádek. It preserves remnants of a circular wall and a gate that belonged to a Gothic fortress dating from around 1390. While the church and rectory offer insights into ecclesiastical architectural history, Hrádek points to a defensive structure. The date “around 1390” should be understood as an approximate timeframe.

Jakub Deml and the Literary Memorial

The Vysočina Literary Memorial is housed in Tasov’s former civic school building. It displays some of the original furniture designed for Jakub Deml by architect Bohuslav Fuchs. The memorial’s library also contains documents and books by Deml. The furniture and written materials thus offer two different ways to explore his literary heritage: through the design of the furnishings and through books and documents.

A visit can be arranged with Ms Tereza Axmanová. Please arrange your visit before you arrive. Jakub Deml’s grave can also be found at a specific location: it is in the old cemetery next to the Church of St Peter and Paul.

Cycling route and surrounding landscape

The signposted Mlynářská cycling route No. 5109 follows the Oslava Valley to Tasov. Tasov is therefore identified as the route’s destination for your tour planning. Check the latest route conditions before setting out so that your plans suit your intended travel date.

The scenic, rocky Oslava Valley and erratic boulders lie in the area around Tasov. From Panský mlýn, a detour leads to the ruin of Dub Castle; check access to the ruin before visiting. The route and the detour are different points of reference: the Mlynářská is described as running to Tasov, while the path to Dub Castle starts at Panský mlýn. You can therefore consider the two options separately when planning.

Tasov’s architectural history can be traced through different periods: the Gothic structure and Baroque remodelling of the parish church, the preserved early Gothic masonry in the rectory, and the remains of the Hrádek fortress. Visitors more interested in literature will find furniture, books and documents connected with Jakub Deml in the memorial. For a cycling trip, the signposted Mlynářská offers a different perspective on the area, as its described route follows the Oslava Valley to Tasov.

Discover more destinations: Koroužné, Pokojov, Horní Radslavice, Blažkov, Sejřek, Radňovice, Netín, Rudolec.

For the overview of the wider area: Žďár nad Sázavou District.