Mirkov, Czech Republic
 

Has anyone traveled to Mirkov in the Czech Republic? Domazlice? What are your thoughts or recommendations? Thanks!

Not heard of Mirkov.Been to Domazlice in 2002. While it seemed to evoke more prosperous days in the past (maybe 70 yrs ago) and a promise of better things to come, one could see a good core to build on. It has a long rectangular center plaza, with colonaded shops. We found English to be rarely spoken, but a bank teller pointed us to a pension. My wife was on the hunt for some native crafts and lace; found a shop, but not the museum. Summary: if we were in the area, we'd go back.

Don't know how much spare time or distance you have available, nor what your interests are. But I'll mention in passing how fascinated we were by the Folklore Museum in Uherske Hradiste. Spent 3 hours there (admission $1). Similar to the one in Krakow, where we spent 2 hours. The folk costumes preserved from the past were very interesting.

Thanks, Tomboy. We'll be in Prague for about 5 days and was thinking of a day trip to Pilsen, Mirkov, Domazlice, and if time, Tabor. Probably trying to pack too much into one day. I think you recommended the museum in Uherske Hradiste in one of your postings. We'll be in Oloumoc for two nights coming from Krakow to Prague and was hoping to get down there during the day. Any other ideas you have will be greatly appreciated! Thanks, Judy

Just a tip. The natives don't say OH-LA-MOOK (my phonetics) but rather OH-LA-MOOSE.
Sounds like a nice trip. Enjoy.

Tomboy...another question....was the museum in Uherske Hradiste called the Museum of Moravian Slovakia?

Could be...don't remember.
I tried looking it up on the web a few weeks ago, and the websites I found for it weren't anywhere near as tantalizing as what we found within. I guess marketing there is still a developing skill. Or they don't really realize what they have.
We were fascinated by the intricate detail of the folk clothing, and its differentiation by region. Projecting ourselves back in time, we were amazed by how many winter nights would have been consumed with this clothing's construction.
And the innovation--there was a baby walker made out of wood (maybe 200 years old) whose design could have been from Fisher-Price.