Lesní kaple s hrobkou Battagliů a Enisů Chapel

Welcome to this mysterious forest chapel hidden among the trees near Henry's. You stand before a unique burial monument that immediately captures you with its stone shield, the arms of two noble families and a mighty cross on the roof. The chapel, built in 1894, sees you as a permanent guardian of the past - and right now it will be your guide to the stories that have been resting here for a long time.

Let's look at its origin. This building is not just a stone closet, but the result of centuries-old fates of two important families - Battaglias and Enis. It all began in 1673, when Marie Kateřina Častolárová of Dlouhési bought Lažana Manor for her husband, Jan Arnošt Enis. He soon became a respected knight and his family became the owner of this region. A century later, in 1864, he inherited the Brotherhood of Josef Battaglia, giving his family another influence in the region. And it was their connection - not just property, but fate - that led to this chapel growing from the forest in 1894. It was built as a common burial ground, where remains were transferred from the cemetery in Záborí and other places. Its builders will remain unknown, but their work speaks for itself - as proof of noble pride and respect for the ancestors.

Look at her face now. The chapel is neo-gothic, which means its shapes resemble medieval cathedrals - slim, with distinctive lines and stone details. Note above all the shield that carries the coats of arms of both families. These characters are not just symbols, but a testament to their history - the Battaglians and the Enis have found their place here forever. Above the entrance is a cross, which emphasizes the chapel as a place of prayer and rest. The interior, glazed with a cross vault, was designed only for the closest ones - members of the families who found the last rest here. Even if we can't enter today, we can imagine what a silent prayer sounded like here, or how families gathered here during funerals.

Now pay attention to those who rest here. Among them is Quido Julius Battaglia, who lived a long life until 1962, or his ancestor Josef Battaglia, who died in 1891. But the oldest of them is Jan Arnešt Enis of Atter and Iveaghu, who died already in 1694. His fates are like thread that connects this chapel to the entire history of the region. Imagine how generations met here, how plans for the future were born and how they said goodbye to the past. The chapel is not only a tomb but also a place where history touches the present.

Now let's talk about what surrounds this chapel with secrets. It was created as a result of a marriage that brought together both families. The Enis acquired the Lažanis in 1673, and when their fates coincided with Battaglia, it was natural that their rest would be shared. But why here, in the middle of the woods? Perhaps because this site was sacred to families - peaceful, far from the hustle and bustle of the world, but still close enough to their homes. The chapel became not only a tomb, but also a place where families could pray and remember in peace.

Take another look at her surroundings before leaving. The forest surrounding her was once as old as she was. The trees that grow here may have seen how it was built, how the coffins were brought here, or how the family ceremonies were held here. The chapel stands as a guardian of time, reminding us that history is not only in books, but also in these stones, which are silent but still telling.

Thank you for joining us on this short journey to the past. If you have a moment, stay a moment and feel the silence of this place. You may hear a whisper of wind between the trees, or you may feel the inheritance of those who rest here still living here. And who knows - perhaps you can see their shadows among the branches. I wish you a beautiful day and when you return, you will be able to say that you have witnessed a place where history touches the forest. Goodbye.