We got a great view of the village from the cemetery.
Ida's father, Anton Jr., lived in the house beside number 14. This is the site of the original home, near the church.
This is the row of houses that burned down in the early 1900s and included Anton's home. The home was rebuilt and is very similar to what would have been there years ago.
Here is a travel trip while in Europe. If you do not have GPS, a good map or directions, or Zuzanna to follow, simply look for the tallest church steeple, and head to the center of town.
The church is simple on the outside and dominates the village. It is unexpectedly beautiful inside. The village has records indicating the presence of the church as far back as 1275 when a religious statue was delivered to the village. That church subsequently burned down, and the current structure was built in the 1800s. During a recent renovation, workers found a large collection of alters and figurines in the attic, had them restored and reínstalled in the Church.
Magda Virova volunteered to help paint the outside of the church a few years ago. They only did the bottom half.
The Christmas service features two tall trees at the front alter and they turn off all the lights and sing Silent Night.
There is a small chapel at the main entrance that is used at Christmas, Easter and other major holidays.
How interesting it is to see the location where my grandfather lived....
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