Modlitebna Mosque

Welcome to this remarkable building that hides a layer of many decades of local history. You're standing in front of a building that looks like a typical representative of a rural building, but its history is much richer than it might seem. In front of you stands a brick structure with a characteristic longitudinal plan, which, by its simplicity and silverness, tells the story of education, faith and technical passion. Feel the atmosphere of this place where the spiritual cliff meets with the noise of the engines.

Now let's move back more than 150 years in time. This building was built in the 1960s. In order to understand why it's even standing here, we need to look at the events of the year one thousand eight hundred sixty-three, when the original school building burned down. It was from this sad incident that the need to build a new space for children and their education came. At that time, the evangelical school worked here. It was an important point in the life of the village, a place where the young generation learned to read, write and learn the world. It is fascinating to think how many children have flowed through here over the decades, how many basic life has been taught and how many dreams have been born in these walls.

Now pay attention to the architecture itself. The building is a real representative of the rural school building at the time. Notice its shape, which is elongated, i.e. longitudinal. It is a practical solution that has enabled the effective layout of the classrooms and corridors. If you look closer at the details, focus mainly on the stone lining that frames windows and doors. It is these elements that provide stability and a typical appearance from the time of its creation. The whole object is modest, but its value lies in this modesty. This is proof of the time when it was built in terms of function and durability. Thanks to its architectural value, the building was included as cultural monuments in the year one thousand nine hundred fifty-eight, which provided protection for future generations.

When we talk about the history of this place, we can't ignore the spiritual dimension. At a later time, specifically since the year one thousand nine hundred twenty, the building began to serve as a winter prayer house for the Evangelical Choir. So imagine how the space that had previously filled the noise of school children turned into a place of silence, contemplation and common prayers during cold winter months. It is very important that the College of the Augsburg Religion was first established here in the region. This shows a strong community and the need for freedom of religion in this area. In the context of the belief and social order in our countries, we can mention in the background the influences of personalities such as Josef second, Filip Kinský or Michal Vinczent, who have influenced people's lives in similar areas. In addition, Bohdan Pivoňka worked in the building, which is another name that was entered into the memory of this place.

Now we come to the part that may surprise some of you. The history of buildings is not static, but it is constantly evolving. After years of service as a school and prayer, the time has come for a new chapter. In the year two thousand and seven, the building was purchased by the municipality, which opened the door for a completely new kind of use. Since the year two thousand and sixteen, the Museum of Historical Motorcycles has been operating here. It is a fascinating contrast that in the spaces where people used to pray and learn children, today we hear the sound of engines and admire the beauty of machines. This transformation shows how historical monuments can be approached moderately in order to stay in use while being protected.

Were you able to notice how different worlds intertwined in one building? From the school fire to the religious collection to the machine museum. It is basically a mirror of the history of our region, where priorities, values and interests were alternated. You may be interested in the question of how large machines can fit in such a narrow and longitudinal building and how they are handled in these historic walls without suffering the memory itself. It is this tension between old and new that creates the current character of this place.

You have learned that this building is a unique example of rural architecture and also witnessed a religious awakening in the region. It is a place that has survived fire and regime changes and today offers us a view of the world of technology.

We now invite you to further explore. You can focus more on the details of the stone lining that you saw a moment ago, or you can enter in and let yourself be relieved by the exposure of motorcycles that are now the heart of this house. Feel the smell of old wood and stone mixed in the space with the smell of machine oil. It's an unusual but very authentic combination.

Thank you for spending some time with us at this monument. We hope that you are interested in the story of this building and that you will carry a sense of respect for a place that so faithfully serves its inhabitants, whether as a school, temple or museum. We wish you a pleasant rest of the way and many new discoveries around. We'll listen to you say goodbye and wish you a beautiful day.