Kúty: Local History and Landscape on the Morava

The bell tower of Kúty was built in 1826 on the site of an earlier wooden bell tower.

Local history appears at different scales: individual buildings stand alongside districts, settlement forms and landscape areas. When looking at Kúty, specific buildings and characteristic local settings are therefore just as important as the surrounding area as a whole.

Culture

Historical local references include Kaniža, which is considered the oldest district of Kúty. In Dedina, on Bratislavská ulica, there are characteristic historic building structures. They are aligned perpendicular to the public roads; their courtyards lead toward the street.

The Majerská barn is the last partially preserved building of the Kúty manor farm. It dates from the reign of Maria Theresa. In the park in front of Kúty Primary School, there is also a sculptural group depicting Saints Cyril and Methodius.

Sacred buildings also mark the local history. The Church of Saint Joseph the Foster Father in Kúty is a Baroque church built between 1718 and 1726. It has side altars dating from the mid-18th century. In Za Kanižou, the Chapel of Saint Anne stands on the site of an earlier burial ground; the smaller, later building dates from 1852.

Nature

The cadastral area of Kúty encompasses the Myjava floodplains as well as the floodplains and terraces of the Morava. The area around the Morava also includes a site of European importance with enhanced protection.

A cycle path runs along the embankment on the Morava within the cadastral area of Kúty. It is connected to cycle paths in the Czech Republic and Austria.

Getting There

Kúty is a railway junction. The main railway lines meet at its station. In addition, step-free access is available at Kúty railway station from the reference point.

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