Bílá Voda
Explore Bílá Voda, the northernmost and westernmost municipality of Czech Silesia, offering a range of tourist attractions. After 1950, it served as an internment site for religious sisters, becoming home to the largest ecclesiastical community in Europe.

🗺️ Explore Bílá Voda, the northernmost and westernmost municipality of Czech Silesia.
📜 Discover a village rich in history, culture, and natural beauty, once home to Europe's largest ecclesiastical community.

Why Go

⛪ Visit the historic Parish Church of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary and its monastery.
🏛️ Learn about the unique history of interned nuns at the Museum of Interned Nuns.
🚶‍♀️ Hike the Educational Trail "In the Footsteps of Marianna Oranžská" through scenic landscapes.
🌳 Discover natural beauty spots like Šafářova skála and the former Kukačka Quarry.
⛰️ Enjoy the surrounding Rychlebské Mountains and views from Borůvková hora observation tower.

ℹ️ History

After 1950, Bílá Voda served as an internment site for religious sisters, eventually housing Europe's largest ecclesiastical community with approximately 1000 sisters. Many are buried in the local cemetery.

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villagehistoryculturenatureJeseníkySilesiamonasterychurchmuseumchateauhikingoutdoor