Sedm zastavení bolesti Panny Marie v Kryrech Way of the cross

Welcome to a place where history is bound to the calm of nature and where every step of the way tells the story of faith, time and renewal. You are standing at the very beginning of the expedition, which will guide you through the historic pilgrimage in the Kryr. In front of you, there is a path leading up the hill, towards a local, clear road that rises above the surrounding landscape. Feel this atmosphere - the silence of the forest, the smell of surrounding vegetation and the feeling that you are just entering a space that has its own deep soul. This journey is not just an ordinary path for walking, but it is a living monument that invites you to think and to a slower pace of movement.

Let us now return to the time when everything began so that you can better understand the meaning of the place where you are currently spending your time. This whole pilgrimage journey, consisting of seven stops of the pain of the Virgin Mary, was first opened on the 14th of September in the year a thousand seven hundred sixty-four. Imagine that time, the era of the Baroque era, when religious piety and the search for spiritual connections through beautiful, symbolic paths were very lively. This journey was designed as a journey for pilgrims who could remember the suffering of the Virgin Mary through seven stops and find peace or sanctification in this spiritual process. The whole of this complex, located in the lounges, was seen from the beginning as an important place for local and wider surroundings.

Now that you are preparing for your journey, pay attention to what you should look for and what you should notice. Although the view of today's journey may seem more simple, in its foundations is hidden treasure from the eighteenth century. Originally, each of these seven stops was carved directly from the local red sandstone. Imagine the work that the craftsmen had to have been doing when they were looking for shapes in this specific stone that would express the sacred importance of every stop. The red sandstone, which is typical for this area, provided a unique appearance and a rich colour, which in contrast to the greenery of the forest was very moving.

Today, however, you see a different form of this tradition. Over the centuries, the fate of this monument has changed. Time and neglect caused the original stone works to disappear. Forestry began to take this path, and nature tried to absorb everything that people had created back into itself. It was a time when this journey became almost forgotten. In the end, only the last stop was preserved in the forest, which, as a lone witness to the past, remained in the depths of the green. It's fascinating how only one element could preserve the memory of this whole baroque entity.

But now look around you and perceive the present. Thanks to recent renewal, this journey is alive again. Today's stops, which you will meet on your journey, have a different form, which is in line with the new age, but still retains its spiritual importance. They are made of wooden crosses, on which are placed pictures. This change from heavy sandstone to wood and the painting brings a path of some lightness and at the same time allows pilgrims easier visual connection with each of the stops. Note the details of these crosses and try to find the link between the old sandstone altar world and today's world, trying to keep this tradition alive.

There's one interesting thing that might interest you if you keep walking. This journey is not only a historic path, but is protected as a real cultural monument. This means that its value for our heritage is recognised and its protection is a priority. The great milestone in her history was two thousand and fourteen. It was this year that the road was restored and the stop was reconsecrated. This event was like a new breath for this historical whole. It brought with it the restoration not only of physical elements, but also of the importance of the whole place. Thanks to this effort, we can walk on a path today that could otherwise have already been completely lost in the wilderness.

Although we don't know the names of the particular architects or artists who worked on the original sandstone altar in the eighteenth century, their work is still felt in every piece of this journey. They're anonymous creators who have left a trail of their work in a landscape that lasts even after I leave. This anonymity gives the place some mystery - who were these people? How did they feel when they carved the first stop into the red stone? These questions may accompany you during your exit.

Now we urge you to continue. Let yourself be led along the path towards the wide, located on the top of the hill. Every next stop you meet is an invitation to stop, to rest and to see the surroundings. Watch how the landscape changes, how the light changes between the trees and how you approach the destination of your walk. This journey is your time to contemplate and explore the beauty Kryry offers. We wish you a peaceful, inspiring and beautiful journey through the seven stops of the pain of the Virgin Mary. Enjoy every moment of this historic walk.