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1. Château Lednice na Moravé
Castle/PalaceJust 12 km (7 miles) east of Mikulov is the Château Lednice na Moravé, a must-see if you happen to be in the area. The dining room alone, with...
Just 12 km (7 miles) east of Mikulov is the Château Lednice na Moravé, a must-see if you happen to be in the area. The dining room alone, with resplendent blue-and-green silk wall coverings embossed with the Moravian eagle, makes the visit memorable. The grounds, not to be outdone by the sumptuous interior, have a 200-foot-tall minaret and a massive greenhouse filled with exotic flora. A horse-drawn carriage ride and a romantic boat ride are available, and are a great way to see the grounds. The absolute splendor of the palace and gardens contrasts sharply with the workaday reality of Lednice.
Zámek 1, Lednice, South Moravian, 691 44, Czech Republic-519–340–128Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tours 180 Kč and 150 Kč each (2 circuits), plus 50 Kč per person for foreign language guide; Museum of Marionettes 150 Kč plus 50 Kč for foreign language guide; grotto 50 Kč; greenhouse 60 Kč; minaret 50 Kč; castle ruin 60 Kč, Closed weekdays Nov.–May, and Mon. June–Sept. -
2. Hrad Bouzov
Castle/PalaceOne of Moravia's most impressive castles, 30 km (18 miles) west of Olomouc, has been featured in several fairy-tale films. Its present romanticized...
One of Moravia's most impressive castles, 30 km (18 miles) west of Olomouc, has been featured in several fairy-tale films. Its present romanticized exterior comes from a remodeling at the turn of the 20th century, but the basic structure dates back to the 1300s. Owned by the Order of Teutonic Knights from the late 1600s up to the end of World War II, it was later confiscated by the state. Inside, the knights' hall has extensive carved-wood decorations and wall paintings that look old, even if many are reconstructions. Other rooms have collections of period furniture. The castle kitchen, which was used until 1945, is one of the best-preserved examples. The castle offers several tours, some aimed at children and one that shows off the wedding hall and knight's hall. You can easily arrange a tour from the tourist information office in Olomouc; the castle is included in the Olomouc Card.
Bouzov 8, Bouzov, Olomoucký, 783 25, Czech Republic-585–346–201Sight Details
Rate Includes: Classic tour 150 Kč (plus 190 Kč for English, min. 15 people), other tours 60 Kč–160 Kč, Closed weekdays Nov.–Mar. -
3. Jewish Cemetery
Religious Building/Site/ShrineMikulov's massive and moving cemetery is not far from Husova ulice, just off Brněnská. The cemetery dates to shortly after 1421 when Jews were...
Mikulov's massive and moving cemetery is not far from Husova ulice, just off Brněnská. The cemetery dates to shortly after 1421 when Jews were forced to leave Vienna and Lower Austria. The oldest legible stone is from 1605 and the most recent are from the 19th century, giving a wide range of stylistic flourishes. Stones for Moravian rabbis are among the most interesting. Step into the ceremonial hall to view an exhibit of the cemetery's history. The cemetery is open April to October, and during the rest of the year keys can be borrowed from the Tourist Information Center at Nám. 1.
Off Brněnská ul., Mikulov, South Moravian, 692 01, Czech RepublicSight Details
Rate Includes: 30 Kč, Closed Nov.–Mar., and Mon. in Apr. and Oct. -
4. Morový sloup
Notable BuildingIn the northwest corner of Horní náměstí, this eccentric Trinity column is one of the best surviving examples of the Olomouc baroque style,...
In the northwest corner of Horní náměstí, this eccentric Trinity column is one of the best surviving examples of the Olomouc baroque style, which was prevalent in this region of Moravia after the Thirty Years' War in the 17th century. At 35 meters (115 feet), it's the tallest column devoted to victims of the plague in the Czech Republic. The column alone (not the rest of the square) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1717, but it was not completed until 1754, long after the death of its principal designer, Václav Render, who left all his wealth to the city of Olomouc so that the column could be finished. Inside is a small chapel that, unfortunately, is never open.
Horní nám., Olomouc, Olomoucký, 779 00, Czech Republic -
5. Náměstí Zachariáše z Hradce
Plaza/SquareThis main square is so perfect you feel like you've stepped into a painting, not a living town. Zacharias of Neuhaus, the square's namesake...
This main square is so perfect you feel like you've stepped into a painting, not a living town. Zacharias of Neuhaus, the square's namesake, allegedly created the architectural unity. During the 16th century, so the story goes, the wealthy Zacharias had the castle—originally a small fort—rebuilt into a Renaissance château. But the town's dull buildings clashed so badly that Zacharias had the square rebuilt to match the castle's splendor. Luckily for architecture fans, the Neuhaus dynasty died out shortly thereafter, and succeeding nobles had no desire to outfit the town in the latest architectural fashions. If you've come by car, park outside the main walls on the south side of town and walk through the Great Gate, part of the original fortifications dating to the 13th century. As you approach on Palackého ulice, the square unfolds in front of you, graced with the château at the northern end and beautiful houses bathed in pastel ice-cream shades. Fans of Renaissance reliefs should note the sgraffito corner house at No. 15, etched like fine porcelain. The house at No. 61, across from the Černý Orel Hotel, also bears intricate details.
Náměstí Zachariáše z Hradce, Telc, Vysocina, Czech Republic -
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6. Uměleckoprůmyslové muzeum
Museum/GalleryArts and crafts shine in this museum, which is without a doubt the Czech Republic's best venue to see applied arts. It has an assemblage of...
Arts and crafts shine in this museum, which is without a doubt the Czech Republic's best venue to see applied arts. It has an assemblage of artifacts far more extensive than the truncated collection in Prague's museum of the same name. The collection includes Gothic, art nouveau, and Secessionist pieces, as well as an excellent, comprehensive overview of Bohemian and Moravian glass. Keep an eye out for the elegant furniture from Josef Hoffmann's Wiener Werkstätte (Vienna Workshop). Milan Knížák's jagged, candy-color table provides a striking example of contemporary work.
Husova 14, Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic-532–169–111Sight Details
Rate Includes: Permanent exhibits free, temporary exhibits vary, Closed Mon. and Tues. -
7. 10-Z Fallout Shelter
RuinsA Cold War–era relic, this highly classified (hence the "10-Z" code name) shelter was designed to protect the political elite of the region...
A Cold War–era relic, this highly classified (hence the "10-Z" code name) shelter was designed to protect the political elite of the region in the event of a nuclear attack. Built during the Nazi occupation in World War II as a bomb shelter, between 1945 and '48 it was used by a wine wholesaler, after which it served as a secret shelter until 1989. Up to 500 people could have stayed inside if needed, but fortunately no one had to. It was declassified and opened to the public in 2015. There is an exhibition about the Cold War at the entrance with English text. Guided group tours of the whole complex with a flashlight (they provide them) take place as well, with some at night. On the tour you can see underground offices, a phone switchboard, heavy doors, and other curious infrastructure. The entrance is across the street from Husova 12.
Husova , Brno, South Moravian, Czech RepublicSight Details
Rate Includes: Exhibition 79 Kč, guided tour 240 Kč. Tour tickets available at the Tourist Information Center at Radnické 8, Closed Mon. -
8. Arcidiecézní muzeum
Historic HomeAt this house in 1767 the young musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, age 11, spent six weeks recovering from a mild attack of chicken pox...
At this house in 1767 the young musical prodigy Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, age 11, spent six weeks recovering from a mild attack of chicken pox and completed his Sixth Symphony. The 16-year-old King Wenceslas III suffered a much worse fate here in 1306, when he was murdered, putting an end to the Přemyslid dynasty. Now it houses treasures from the collections of the archdiocese, including golden monstrances, religious paintings, carved ivory objects, and a full-sized gilded coach. Modern art is also displayed in part of the building complex and included in the same admission, but is often a bit disappointing in comparison.
Václavské nám. 3, Olomouc, Olomoucký, 771 00, Czech RepublicSight Details
Rate Includes: 70 Kč (free Sun. and 1st Wed. of the month), includes Romanesque Bishop\'s Palace, Closed Mon. -
9. AZ Tower
Notable BuildingAs of April 2013, Brno has the tallest building in the Czech Republic. The AZ Tower rises 364 feet (111 meters), which is almost 7 feet taller...
As of April 2013, Brno has the tallest building in the Czech Republic. The AZ Tower rises 364 feet (111 meters), which is almost 7 feet taller than Prague's City Tower. It has mostly offices, with a few luxury apartments and a lower-level shopping mall. The wiggly-shape dark orange building has its critics, but many residents take beating Prague in the height contest as a point of pride. The tower also was planned to be ecological, with built-in solar panels and other green features. The roof, however, is not open to the public. Aside from shopping in the stores, there is little reason to go inside.
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10. Bazilika sv. Prokupa
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe late Romanesque and early Gothic St. Procopius Basilica remains true to its original layout, from 1260. New sections were added as recently...
The late Romanesque and early Gothic St. Procopius Basilica remains true to its original layout, from 1260. New sections were added as recently as the 1950s, but the oldest parts are easy to spot. Look for a very heavy style, with lots of stone and few windows. Two baroque towers at the front were added in the early 1700s by architect F. M. Kaňka. One of the oldest sections is the crypt, with Romanesque pillars and arches. The château next door has been fully renovated and houses the Vysočina Museum Třebíč.
Zámek 1, Trebíc, Vysocina, 674 01, Czech Republic-568–610–022Sight Details
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11. Café Mahler
Plaza/SquareWooden paneling and floral upholstery in the Café Mahler recall the taste of the 1880s, when Gustav Mahler briefly lived around the corner while...
Wooden paneling and floral upholstery in the Café Mahler recall the taste of the 1880s, when Gustav Mahler briefly lived around the corner while working as a conductor at the theater on the other side of the Upper Square. It's a good spot for ice cream, cake, or coffee, or simply for sitting back and taking in the lovely view.
Horní nám. 11, Olomouc, Olomoucký, 772 00, Czech Republic -
12. Chrám svatého Mořice
Religious Building/Site/ShrineNothing is left of the original Church of St. Maurice that stood just north of the Horní náměstí in 1257. This is a new church started in 1412...
Nothing is left of the original Church of St. Maurice that stood just north of the Horní náměstí in 1257. This is a new church started in 1412 on the same site and remodeled many times. Its current fierce, gray exterior dates to the middle of the 16th century. A sculpture of Christ on the Mount of Olives dates to the 15th century. The baroque organ inside, the largest in the Czech Republic, originally contained 2,311 pipes until it was expanded in the 1960s to more than 10,000 pipes. An international organ festival takes place in the church every September. The tower is sometimes open to the public.
Jana Opletalova ul., Olomouc, Olomoucký, 779 00, Czech Republic -
13. Chrám svatých Petra a Pavla
Religious Building/Site/ShrineBest admired from a distance, the silhouette of slim neo-Gothic twin spires—added in the 20th century—give the cathedral a touch of Gothic dignity...
Best admired from a distance, the silhouette of slim neo-Gothic twin spires—added in the 20th century—give the cathedral a touch of Gothic dignity. Up close, the interior is light and tasteful but hardly mind-blowing. This is the church pictured on the face of the 10 Kč coin.
Petrov, at Petrská ul., Brno, South Moravian, Czech RepublicSight Details
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14. Cukrárna u Matěje
RestaurantGive in to your sweet tooth and indulge in good, freshly made cakes or an ice-cream cone at Cukrárna u Matěje, a little café and pastry shop...
Give in to your sweet tooth and indulge in good, freshly made cakes or an ice-cream cone at Cukrárna u Matěje, a little café and pastry shop at Na baště 2, on the street leading past the château to a small lake.
Na baště 2, Telc, Vysocina, Czech Republic -
15. Dóm svatého Václava
Religious Building/Site/ShrineBetween the main square and this cathedral lies a peaceful neighborhood given over to huge buildings, mostly belonging either to the university...
Between the main square and this cathedral lies a peaceful neighborhood given over to huge buildings, mostly belonging either to the university or the archbishop. The church itself is impressive, but its Gothic appearance comes only from a 19th-century makeover. A plaque marks the fact that Pope John Paul II celebrated mass there in 1995. The crypt, open in the summer and fall, has a marble box with the heart of an archduke who otherwise is buried in Vienna. Some ecclesiastical treasures are also on display.
Václavské nám., Olomouc, Olomoucký, 771 00, Czech Republic -
16. Hrad Špilberk
Castle/PalaceOnce among the most feared places in the Hapsburg Empire, this fortress-cum-prison still broods over Brno behind menacing walls. The castle...
Once among the most feared places in the Hapsburg Empire, this fortress-cum-prison still broods over Brno behind menacing walls. The castle's advantageous location brought the early lords of the city, who moved here during the 13th century from neighboring Petrov Hill. Successive rulers gradually converted the old castle into a virtually impregnable fortress. Indeed, it successfully withstood the onslaughts of Hussites, Swedes, and Prussians over the centuries; only Napoléon, in 1809, succeeded in occupying the fortress. But the castle's fame comes from its gruesome history as a prison for enemies of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy and later for the Nazis' prisoners during World War II. Although tales of torture during the Austrian period are probably untrue (judicial torture had been prohibited prior to the first prisoners' arrival in 1784), conditions for the hardest offenders were hellish: they were shackled day and night in dank, dark catacombs and fed only bread and water. The castle complex is large, and the various parts generally require separate admissions. The casemates (passages within the walls of the castle) have been turned into an exhibition of the late-18th-century prison and their Nazi-era use as an air-raid shelter. You can see the entire castle grounds as well as the surrounding area from the observation tower. Aboveground, a museum in the fortress starts off with more displays on the prison era with detailed English texts. Included in the tour of the museum is an exhibition on the history of Brno, including several panoramic paintings of the city in the 17th century, and photos showing then-and-now views of 19th- and 20th-century redevelopment in the Old Town. One of the best of the permanent exhibitions focuses on the city's modern architectural heritage. You'll find room after room of sketches, drawings, and photographs of the most important buildings from the 1920s and '30s. Unfortunately, most of the descriptions are in Czech, but if you speak the language, you'll be in heaven. Admission and opening hours vary according to what you want to see and where you want to go, i.e. entire complex, various combinations of exhibits, or individual castle sections.
Špilberk 1, Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic-542–123–611Sight Details
Rate Includes: Entire complex 280 Kč; casemates 90 Kč; exhibitions and individual sections 150 Kč each; observation tower 50 Kč; south bastion 100 Kč, Closed Mon. Oct.–Mar. -
17. Jewish Cemetery
Religious Building/Site/ShrineThe Jewish Cemetery has 3,000 tombstones dating from the Renaissance up to the 20th century. It's free to enter, but guided tours can be arranged...
The Jewish Cemetery has 3,000 tombstones dating from the Renaissance up to the 20th century. It's free to enter, but guided tours can be arranged. The cemetery is closed on Saturday, but almost all of it can be seen from the gate and the low wall.
Hrádek 14, Trebíc, Vysocina, Czech Republic-568–896–120Sight Details
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18. Jewish Quarter
Religious Building/Site/ShrineLittle of Mikulov's once-thriving Jewish Quarter still survives. The community once numbered several thousand people, and the town was the seat...
Little of Mikulov's once-thriving Jewish Quarter still survives. The community once numbered several thousand people, and the town was the seat of the chief rabbi of Moravia from the 17th to the 19th century. Several respected Talmudic scholars, including Rabbis Jehuda Loew and David Oppenheimer, lived and taught here. What's left can be seen on a stroll down Husova ulice, which was once the center of the quarter. An information board near the corner with Brněnská ulice explains the significance of the community and what happened to it. The most important building still standing is the 16th-century Altschul.
Husova 11, Mikulov, South Moravian, 692 01, Czech RepublicSight Details
Rate Includes: Synagogue 50 Kč, Synagogue closed Mon.–Thurs. in Apr., Oct., and Nov., and Mon. in May and June -
19. Kostel Nalezení svatého Kříže
Religious Building/Site/ShrineIf you've ever wondered what a mummy looks like without its bandages, this church will hold the answer. Formerly part of the Capuchin Monastery...
If you've ever wondered what a mummy looks like without its bandages, this church will hold the answer. Formerly part of the Capuchin Monastery, the Church of the Holy Cross combines a baroque form with a rather stark façade. Enter the krypta (crypt) in the basement and the mummified remains of some 200 nobles and monks from the late 17th and 18th centuries are displayed, ingeniously preserved by a natural system of air circulating through vents and chimneys. The best-known mummy is Colonel František Trenck, commander of the brutal Pandour regiment of the Austrian army, who, at least in legend, spent several years in the dungeons of Špilberk Castle before finding his final rest here in 1749. Experts have concluded that his head is real, contrary to stories of its removal by a thief. A note of caution about the crypt: the graphic displays can be frightening to children (and even some adults), so ask at the admission desk for a small brochure (60 Kč) with pictures that preview what's to come, or look at the postcards for sale. Locals simply refer to the building as the Capuchin Church.
Kapucínské nám. 5, Brno, South Moravian, Czech Republic-542–213–232Sight Details
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20. Kostel svatého Ducha
Religious Building/Site/ShrineA tiny street leading off the main square takes you to the 160-foot Romanesque tower of the Church of the Holy Spirit, a solid tower finished...
A tiny street leading off the main square takes you to the 160-foot Romanesque tower of the Church of the Holy Spirit, a solid tower finished off in conical gray peaks. This is the oldest standing structure in Telč, dating to the first quarter of the 13th century. The interior, however, is a confused hodgepodge, as the style was fiddled with repeatedly, first in a late-Gothic makeover and then refashioned again because of fire damage. In the summer months, the tower is open for a small entrance fee.
Palackého ul., Telc, Vysocina, 588 56, Czech Republic
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