Discover Čierne Kľačany

Čierne Kľačany brings together archaeological finds, sacred art, historic buildings and outdoor activity. The Great Moravian pyx is associated with a findspot in the Futalova Valley; the church, mill and sculptural group tell of other historical periods. There is also a heart-shaped maple park, a chapel in the vineyards and the Čiernokľačianska Pyxida running event. The town thus offers several distinct themes for planning a trip, rather than just a single historical attraction.

The find, the church and the mill

In the Futalova Valley in Čierne Kľačany, a memorial plaque marks the findspot of the Great Moravian pyx. Parts of an ivory jewellery box were found there in 1974. The year 1974 dates the find, while “Great Moravian” identifies the object’s historical context. This makes it possible to distinguish clearly between the date of the find and its historical significance.

The Church of St. John of Nepomuk represents a different historical period: it is a Baroque church dating from 1777. Inside is a late Baroque painting of the same saint from the 1770s, which came from the former main altar. The dates of the church and painting are close, while the painting’s origin at the former main altar also points to an earlier arrangement of the church interior.

The sculptural group of Cyril and Methodius was unveiled in front of the church on 22 June 1997. It adds a more recent memorial to the older sacred architecture. The local mill offers another perspective on the town’s history: the reconstructed building dates from 1715 and broadens the focus beyond church architecture and painting to include the history of technology.

The townscape between the centre and the vineyards

The Slovenské javorové srdce is a heart-shaped park of maple trees in the town centre. Here, the type of tree and its shape define the town’s character, while historical artefacts take centre stage at the church and memorial plaque. These different focal points give the town’s history both a cultural and a landscape dimension.

A chapel with a statue of Saint Urban, the patron saint of vineyards, stands among the vineyards. The vineyard theme thus also appears in a religious setting. A feast of Saint Urban, including a Mass in the vineyards, is another religiously themed event. The chapel and the feast are distinct features: one is a local building, the other a celebration that includes a Mass.

Running event and Vinobranie

In 2026, the Čiernokľačianska Pyxida held its 29th edition as a road race. That year, a 15,000 m paved circuit ran from Čierne Kľačany through Nemčiňany, Malé Vozokany and Veľké Vozokany and back to Čierne Kľačany; the start and finish were in front of the cultural centre. The programme also included a 5,000 m loop in Čierne Kľačany along Mlynská and Matičná streets, as well as a Nordic walking route on that circuit. The two distances differ both in length and route: the longer circuit passed through several towns, while the shorter one stayed within Čierne Kľačany. These route details refer to the 2026 edition.

Vinobranie was held in Čierne Kľačany in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2024. If you would like to combine your trip with this festival, check the dates for the relevant edition before making plans. This keeps your visit tied to a specific date, rather than treating previous editions as a current event calendar.

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