Holiday apartment in Veselá – history, mountains and culture

Veselá lies on a hill at 346 m above sea level. The village combines this prominent elevation with traces of settlement dating far back into the past: traces of settlement from the Late Neolithic and Eneolithic periods have been found in Veselá, including stone tools and a flint axe. Thus, the first features of the village already lead from the landscape into a history that began long before written records.

History and culture

Veselá was first mentioned in writing in 1407 as part of the Lukov estate. Another visible historical landmark is a chapel in Veselá, built in 1913. The surrounding area is also home to several structures with their own historical character: Lešná Chateau is a château near Veselá. Lukov Ruins are ruins near Veselá, and Starý Světlov is also a ruin near Veselá. In the wider region around Veselá, there is also Svatá Marie, a church.

The destinations mentioned already differ in their classification as a château, ruins and a church. Together with the chapel in the village and the archaeological settlement traces, they create a broad chronological spectrum ranging from prehistory through the mention in 1407 to a building from 1913.

Landscape

There are also prominent landscape features outside the village. Dúbrava is a mountain near Veselá. Zadní vrch is also a mountain near Veselá, as are Kopřivná and Holý vrch. Thus, four named mountains form part of the village’s immediate surroundings, while Veselá itself lies on the 346-metre-high hill.

Sports and cycling

Veselá has a sports field with artificial turf for sporting activities. The field is intended for use by the public as well as by schools, sports organisations and interest groups. There is also a workout area with fitness equipment in Veselá. Both facilities are therefore identified as specific sports venues in the village.

For cyclists, the Veselský Circuit passes through Veselá. Along the route, Veselá lies between Klečůvka and Lukov. The village name therefore appears on this circuit in a clearly defined section between the two places mentioned.

Getting there

Bus services in Veselá are operated by ARRIVA autobusy a.s. The nearest railway connection is in Lípa.

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Other places

Other places: Ostrata, Ublo, Tichov, Bratřejov, Podhradí U Luhačovic, Haluzice, Šarovy, Lipová.

For the higher-level travel overview: Zlín District.