Ta ste ! Moravian and Silesian Top Attractions Published by: the Moravian-Silesian Region, 28. října 117, 702 18 , in cooperation with the South Moravia, , and Zlín Regions, 2017.

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The photo source of Moravian-Silesian Region: 1) DOV, 2) the Kopřivnice Regional Museum, 3) the ) 4, 6) NPÚ, 5) the Muzeum in Nový Jičín, 9) Štramberk, 12) The Karlova Studánka Mountain Spa, 14) TIC Poodří, 15) Matyáš Theuer, Zdenko Hanout (Colours of Ostrava), Pavel Lebeda/sport-pics.cz (Zlatá tretra). The photo source of : 1) Bernatice, 2) The Mariahilf Pilgrimage Site, 3) Andy Lloyd, Milan Tláskal, Petr Slavík, Ondra Pěnička, 4) Zuzana Pavlíčková, 5) Staré Město, 6) Velké Losiny Paper manufacture, 8) A. W. spol. s r. o., 9) The Bezděkov lavender farmstead, 10) MK , 11) the Litovel brewery, 12) NPÚ, 14) m-ARK Marketing a reklama s.r.o., Jaromír Král, 15) the chateau. The photo source of Zlín Region: 1) Velehrad, 6) TIC Kroměříž, 8) Barum Czech Rally Zlín, Zlín film festival, 11) the Nativity scene Horní Lideč, 13) the Wallachian This publication is a product of cooperation of four Moravian regions (the Moravian-Silesian, the South Moravian, the open-air Museum, 15) Resort Valachy. The photo source of South Moravia Region: 1) TIC Valtice, 2) the Moravian Karst, 3) NPÚ, David Židlický, 4) the Regional museum in Miku- lov, Mikulov, 5) the South Moravian Museum in Znojmo, Znojemská beseda, 6) Nadace Partnerství, 12) the Moravian karst Singletrail, 13) Michaela Wecker, the Project Austerlitz, Olomouc, and the Zlín ones), and originated as a presentation of top experience activities they offer in the tourism 14) Veletrhy , a. s., 15) Automotodrom Brno. sphere. The goal of the cooperation is an effective promotion of the rich Moravian potential in both home, and interna- Not for sale. tional tourism. ISBN 978-80-7576-022-7

1 DOLNÍ OBLAST VÍTKOVICE AND THE SCIENCE +420 724 955 121 1 [email protected] AND TECHNOLOGY CENTRE www.dolnivitkovice.cz

Dolní oblast Vítkovice – national cul- of Technology U6). In 2014, the Sci- tural site comprises a vast industry ence and technology Centre – called area of the Vítkovice Steelworks and STC – was opened. The Great World of its architecture. Originally, there was Technology houses four permanent a mine, a coking plant, and blast fur- exhibitions, and a lot of short-period naces. The district is part of the Eu- expositions. The visitors make use of ropean Cultural Heritage List, and labs, workshops, classrooms, the 3D thanks to the activism of the DOV cinema, and the Theatre of Science. society, it is starting to be used as The U6 Little World of Technology a living museum and an education- presents history of inventions dating al, cultural, and social centre. As to from the steam engine up to nowa- the renewed objects open to public, days. Moreover, the area hosts many The Moravian–Silesian Region is Český Těšín (with an important Pol- Kunín, Raduň, Kravaře (the re- found as stops on the TECHNO- there is a gasholder (now, the Gong events (Colours of Ostrava, City Cross situated in the north-east of the ish minority) are traditional cultural gion), and Fulnek are all architectural ROUTE, which, within the region, multifunctional hall), a tower-tipped Sprint cross-country ski race, and , and geographically, centres. You will find there a number gems. You can discover the oldest connects them and make them pop- blast furnace (Bolt Tower), the central many others). it is a very diverse country. It com- of theatres, museums, galleries, and history at medieval castles (Sovinec, ular. The region provides ideal oppor- energy station no. 6 (the Little World prises six areas – the Beskydy and cinemas. The cities and towns offer Hukvaldy at the foot of the Beskydy tunities for recovery and rehab stays. the Jeseníky Mountains, Opava and a wide range of sport activities, too. Mountains, and Starý Jičín). Given the The medical procedures make use Těšín , the Ostrava Area, and The picturesque and colourful land- technological tradition of the region, of iodine-bromine water; holidays the Odra River – Moravian Kravaře scape of Moravia and Silesia offers it is possible to develop industrial can also be spent at watersides (the Area. The Hrubý Jeseník Mountains innumerable options for holiday, tourism there (the Kopřivnice Tech- Žermanice and Těrlicko dams). The (Praděd; the altitude of 1,491 metres), tourism, sightseeing, and recovery nical Museum, Dolní oblast Vítkovice, region pulses with many an inter- stretching over to the neighbouring stays. In summer, make use of a vast the Michal Coalmine National Cul- national event. Colours of Ostrava, Olomouc Region, and the Moravi- network of bikeways; in winter, go tural Monument, the Studénka Train a large music festival, is held there, as an–Silesian Beskydy Mountains (Lysá skiing to cross-country and down- Car Museum, the Ostrava-Petřkovice well as international sport competi- Hora; the altitude of 1,323 metres), hill skiing centres (Hrubý Jeseník, Mining Museum, etc.). On the borders, tions (the Golden Spike), or popular continuing to the Zlín Region and Beskydy). In the region, you will find you can search the system of Czecho- military-technique and fight-readi- alongside the Slovakian border to plenty of cultural-conservation areas slovak fortification (the Hlučín-Dark- ness exhibitions (the NATO Days). Poland, are the most visited moun- (Nový Jičín, Příbor, Štramberk). The ovičky site). Some of the industrial tain ranges. Ostrava, Opava, and chateaus at Hradec nad Moravicí, and military monuments are to be

2 3 THE HLUČÍN-DARKOVIČKY THE KUNÍN +420 556 749 420 3 5 [email protected] FORTIFICATION AREA CHATEAU www.zamek-kunin.cz

+420 595 051 110 [email protected] www.szm.cz The Kunín Chateau is one of the peaks from most directions. Go for a trip of the Moravian baroque architecture. then, and be guided through sixteen Bored with castles, chateaux, and gal- men and women, not to speak about In 1726-1734, Johann Lucas von Hilde- authentically refurbished rooms with leries? – Surprise your family or friends children. Moreover, there are part of brandt built it for the counts of Har- period equipment and collections, with something new. Take them for the route of technical attractions – rach, and it is his only project put into and get to know the most impressive, a ride – on a bike, roller-skates, or on the so-called TechnoRoute –, which practice in the Czechlands. At the turn Baroque-styled chateau chimney sys- horses – around the Hlučín-Darkovičky links important industrial sites in the of the 18th and the 19th centuries, tem in central . Take a glimpse Czechoslovak fortification area. Join Moravian-Silesian Region. Every year, Marie Walburga established a modern at the workings and equipment of an outdoor trip and a discovery of mili- the Darkovičky 2018 cultural event educational institution, the alumnus a small-scale noble manor linked to tary technical monuments. The system takes place here, which promotes the of which was František Palacký. In the interesting lives of people across the of military fortification – which is, now- technical monuments on a massive recent years, the chateau underwent centuries. Or, stop at a theme-focused adays, kept up by the Silesian Land scale, pointing especially at families a vast conservation renewal, rising exhibition, baroque-music concert, or Museum, Opava – originated in 1935- and children. There are skill games and literally like a phoenix from the ash- another cultural event. There are a lot 1938, and it is formed by four infantry quizzes, performances of military his- es. You will find this out on your one of these all the year around, and some cabins and a light fortification object. tory clubs, or some airsoft shootings. very easily, as it is, thanks to the Ostra- of them are held regularly. Thanks to their elaborated technical So, don’t hesitate to come around. va-directed highway, easily accessible 2 THE KOPŘIVNICE details, the buildings fascinate both TECHNICAL MUSEUM MICHAL COALMINE +420 596 231 160 4 [email protected] +420 556 808 421 [email protected] www.tatramuseum.cz IN OSTRAVA www.dul-michal.cz

Many towns search for the symbols “Tatraplan”. At the entrance, the visi- Can you imagine that somebody, after ing ceased in 1994, and since 2000, that would represent them. Howev- tors are welcomed by a national cul- you leave the workplace, would stop the mine has been open to public. er, this is not the case of Kopřivnice, tural monument – the Slovak shot ex- the time and mothball everything What is admirable about it – besides a small town under the Beskydy press-train car. Smelling of petrol and just as was left after your departure? the unique exhibition of mine rescue Mountains, which we know without oil, you will cross the road to reach the Does it horrify you? Or tempt you? work – is, especially, the preserved having journeyed there yet. Your visit Dana and Emil Zátopek Exhibition This was done to the miners of the original technical equipment, which can be connected with the excursion about the phenomenal Czech Olym- Michal Coalmine in Ostrava, and the you can observe and touch during into the Kopřivnice Regional Museum. pic winners, or you can go to the La- unique, so-called last-workday muse- the tour. Besides this, the guides are First, head for the Tatra Technology chian Museum situated nearby. In the um exhibition was thus created. After mostly former miners, who like to tell Museum. It maps the history of the pictures of prehistorical landscapes, the employees’ departure, all was left you their own stories about going world-famous car factory, and you you will definitely recognize the style where it had been placed before. And down the shafts. The Michal Coalmine will see, under the same roof, more and talent of Zdeněk Burian, who was a visitor is astonished, going past the also functions as a cultural and educa- than 70 cars and unique technological born in Kopřivnice. And before going deserted industrial beauty… Nowa- tional centre; it is a popular place for specimens. As to the most interesting home, refresh yourselves with folk days, the Michal Coalmine is a sought- organizing various social events – for ones, there is a horseless carriage - customs and traditions at the Fojtství for national cultural monument. The instance, family celebrations or wed- “Präsident”, Aerosleigh, and Tatra 600 Museum. construction started in 1842, the min- dings.

4 5 THE HUKVALDY +420 731 660 808 +420 558 840 617 7 [email protected] 9 ŠTRAMBERK [email protected] CASTLE www.hradhukvaldy.eu www.stramberk.cz

Join your interest in history and pas- of events take place here. If you want Lovers of romantic small-town re- attested. Then, follow the scent of sion for music, and you have a perfect to join your trip and a musical expe- cesses, labyrinthine lanes, mysterious the local gingerbread dainty. It is schema for your trip to the Hukvaldy rience, you need to come in summer. wooded folk architecture, and leg- called “Štramberk Ears”, and it sends Castle. You will smoothly mix medie- This is the time of Janáček’s Hukvaldy, ends, pay heed. Once upon a time, reminders to the legend of the victo- val life with the life of the lower castle an international music festival. It is there emerged, at the foot of the ry over Tartare raiders. In their camp, and folk culture, which was the source staged at the amphitheatre in the Beskydy Mountains, a magical town, the Štramberk inhabitants are told to of inspiration for the fascinating works middle of the park, and, of course, on where enigmatic past combines have found salted ears, which they by the local native, world-famous Leoš the castle courts. The concerts excel with pristine beauty of landscape. had cut off the heads of the Chris- Janáček. The castle was built in the at creating a special atmosphere, and The place is, for its charm, bestowed tians. Take a stroll, too, through the 13th century, and its creation is linked tempt both Czech and foreign visitors. a name “Moravian Bethlehem”, though Dolní Kamenárka botanical garden; to the name of Jindřich z Příbora from The genius loci is made complete by in the maps, the name reads Štram- in the medieval limestone quarry, it the Hückeswagen house (hence the the view of the Moravian–Silesian berk. The town is dominated by a gra- is followed by a micro-reserve of en- THE HRADEC NAD name of the castle). For quite a long Beskydy Mountains from the viewing cious, stone-made cylindrical tower, vironmentalists. You’ll be amazed by 6 time, however, it was owned by the point built on the castle palace. It is Trúba, with a view. A few steps farther, stone labyrinth with an amphitheatre, MORAVICÍ CHATEAU Olomouc bishops. Today, its ruin is an amazing. you will find Šipka, a world-famous chasm caves, and various species of important cultural monument; a lot cave, where the oldest prehistorical plants. +420 553 783 915 [email protected] www.zamek-hradec.cz settlement in our country has been Make some time for a little trip, and visiting the park, try local gastron- THE SOVINEC +420 554 219 863 discover a gem of architecture in the omy – cuisine specialities at a local 8 [email protected] historical part of Silesia – a Prussian pub. They tap beer brewed accord- CASTLE www.hradsovinec.cz noble residence, Hradec nad Morav- ing to old recipes, and the meals are icí. The Red chateau was visited by prepared from local sources. And if Interested in history and architec- ground. The same rumour has it that Beethoven and Liszt. Every year, the you happen not to be hungry and ture of our ancestors? Want to watch near the slope of the hill it is situated International Festival Beethoven’s Hra- deal with different life choices – you a fencing match? Do your children de- on, there is an “owl princess” buried in dec takes place here. The Neoclassical love and are loved, so don’t hesitate sire to know the place where princess- a glass coffin. However, during the -ex White chateau was improved by the to plan a wedding on the spot! The es live? Set off for the Sovinec castle cavations, nothing was found. The lo- Lichnowski house from Voštice and White Chateau Ceremony Hall, or the then. In the valley of the Nízký Jeseník cal castle manager and some visitors Werdenberg. The Lichnowski built park are the right places for pledges Mountains, a 14th-century castle site claim that strange things occur on the a unique chateau structure, which about marriage love and faithfulness. towers up to the skies; it represents, castle walls at midnights. A white and tempts the visitors by its moderate And the banquet may be in the Ne- nowadays, a fine piece of baroque mil- a black lady, and a grey imp are sup- beauty and geometrical perfection. oclassical style. We won’t guarantee itary architecture. The castle’s history posed to appear there, and unexplain- The chateau itself is encircled by a per- that your marriage will stay for ages, is very long; its darkest chapter was able sounds are to be heard. If you are fectly crafted park (the area of 60 ha) but we promise you will never forget written during the WWII, when it was not a scaredy-cat, come around and with interesting woody plants. After your wedding. the seat of the SS units. Nowadays, convince yourselves. And take your people tend to believe that there is kids with you – they are better “detec- a treasure, a wine collection, and se- tives” than their parents. cret German archives hidden under-

6 7 11 THE JESENÍKY MOUNTAINS 13 THE TĚŠÍN SILESIA AND PRADĚD AND HRČAVA

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Lovers of promenades, mountain al route from the village of Karlova The Těšín Silesia lies in the fringe There is a 1936 wooden St Cyril and hikes, or passionate cyclists won’t Studánka through the White Opava area of north-eastern Moravia, bor- Methodius Church. The legends are hear a bad word about them. We are valley. You will see outstanding water- dering with Poland and Slovakia. In not absent from the highest peak of speaking about the Jeseníky Moun- falls, cascades and rapids, rock forma- this country of old, a lot of traditions the Silesian Beskydy Mountains, Velká tains, a vast natural reserve, which is tions and the original vegetation (the and legends have been preserved. Čantoryje (995 metres), as well. The ru- formed by Hrubý Jeseník, the Rychle- primeval forest). You will finally reach The symbiosis of the , Slo- mour has it that inside the mountain, by Mountains, Králický Sněžník, and the Barborka chalet. Award yourself vaks, and Polish have left its traces in there is a sleeping army that will wake Nízký Jeseník. Feel free to choose one with some delicious food at the res- the peculiarities of the local cuisine up once the Silesian people is at their among hundreds of marked routes taurant and with a tremendous view and architecture, having given rise to worst. The name is, as well, shrouded – both easy and more demanding, from the viewing tower. If it is fine, a specific accent “po našymu” (“The in mystery. Was it a raging place for exactly in accord with your possibil- you will spot the Beskydy Mountains, Way We Speek”), too. The centre of devils, who dug their hooves into the ities. If you set your feet on the local and, rarely, the Lower Alps in Austria. this traditional, górolski culture is the ground (hence the name in Czech – hills, you cannot miss the hike on the In summer, you may take the Jeseníky Górolsko Swoboda region. Nearby, “Devil-dig”), or is the mountain called highest peak of the Jeseník – Praděd Bike Highway, which will turn into you fill find Trojmezí (Three Borders; according to common centaury, herb (the altitude of 1,492 metres). Most a network of cross-country routes in near the village of Hrčava), where regionally named “čantoryjka”? THE BESKYDY MOUNTAINS suitably, you can walk the education- winter. Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland meet. 10 KARLOVA +420 554 772 004 AND LYSÁ HORA 12 [email protected] A View of the Třinec Basin STUDÁNKA www.jeseniky-praded.cz +420 558 638 256 [email protected] www.beskydyportal.cz If you need to chill out for a moment, are cured here. The surroundings are “Beskyd, Beskyd, whom do you meet?” occur in the mountains, and you will to clean your head or lungs – don’t a paradise of hikes and bike trips. In – These are the lyrics of the old Walla- find here remnants of the original pri- hesitate to come and get pampered winter, it is possible to ski downhill in chian song, as if its author anticipated meval forest and unique meadow eco- by the local landscape and friendly the very village, or to hit some harsh- that before long, the mountains would systems. The climb up their highest locals. An unparalleled location, heal- er slopes in Jeseníky ski resorts. Once be trodden not only by “black-eyed peak – the Lysá Hora (the Bald Moun- ing climate, pristine landscape, and you’ve got tired by outdoor walking, shepherds”. Recently, the Moravian- tain; the altitude of 1,323 metres) – is modern service in the settings of old you will definitely feel like relaxing at Silesian Beskydy Mountains have be- a must; it provides an amazing view of – this is the Karlova Studánka area. It a spa pool compound, or at a well- come extremely popular with tour- the Jeseníky and Western Tatra Moun- is to be found on the southern slope ness centre. Stop at the Vrbno pod ists. They combine preserved scenery tains. The Beskydy Mountains provide of the Praděd peak, in the valley of Pradědem glassworks. You’ll be en- of the protected landscape area with sport experiences, too. The Beskydy the White Opava rivulet. You will find chanted by replicas of the so-called a very decent assortment of tourist fa- Seven (the Czech championship in there the wholesome mountain cli- wood glass, which are, due to the cre- cilities in the form of chalets, boarding the mountain couple marathon) is mate, mineral springs, pieces of idi- ation formula, greenish and bubbly. houses, viewing towers, and all sorts run there, many slopes offer exquisite osyncratic architecture, and a wide You can buy some, or blow your own. of entertainment and sport activities. skiing conditions, you can try a para- choice of regeneration and treatment It’s an experience of a lifetime! Rare Carpathian animals and plants chute jump, or climb at rope centres. procedures. Most lifestyle diseases

The Velká Čantoryje Mountain

8 9 15 COLOURS OF OSTRAVA - THE GOLDEN SPIKE - THE NATO DAYS

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Despite being stamped as a mining a special place in sport lovers’ hearts city and a region with environmental is reserved for the Ostrava Golden issues, Ostrava is trying to breach this Spike, international athletic meeting inertia-based image with outstanding of the World Challenge IAAF catego- international projects. The fact that ry, where the guests are the most re- the Ostrava lifestyle has, for a long nowned world’s athletes (Usain Bolt, time, been colourful, is proved by the Jan Železný, Bára Špotáková, or Pavel Colours of Ostrava international music Maslák). The Ostrava NATO Days, the festival. It takes place in the breath-tak- largest airforce-army-defence event in ing area of Dolní Vítkovice, joining thus central Europe, are also very popular. the beauty of the steelworks and the Their goal is to show to the public the The Studénka Chateau (The Train Car Museum) lightness of fun and dance. In four days, military forces via which NATO guaran- you won’t probably see all 350 events tees our security. To cut the long story on 20 scenes, but you will definitely short, Ostrava is full of life and fun. 14 THE ODRA REGION AND THE experience some fascinating fun. Next, ODRA REGION NATURAL RESERVE

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The Odra Region is situated in the prised by the Moravian Brethren Mu- northern part of the Moravian Gate, seum, the plane display at Suchdol and its natural axis is formed by nad Odrou, or the Native House of the Odra River. Ponds, the main re- J. G. Mendel, the founder of genetics. gion’s feature, are the reason why it Sportspeople may borrow go-karts is sought for by anglers, ornitholo- on the parking depot of the Mošnov gists, and nature lovers. The territo- Airport, or to climb up the Kanihůra ry is interwoven with tourist routes viewing tower at Bílov. At museums and many bikeways (the Amber Path, and tourist offices, search for straying the Cracow–Moravia–Vienna and imps from the Fairy-Tale Odra Region Odra––Danube Greenways). project. You’ll meet the Picmochs, The Kunín Chateau with an outdoor shaggy-haired Flame, or a will-o’-the bowling alley, and the Bartošovice wisp named Little Anchor. And you Chateau with the Moravian Kravaře can win fancy prizes, too. All you need The Olomouc Region comprises two are Šternberk and , both pre- will enchant you with a range of tourist both renowned wellness centres. You’ll Region exhibition are definitely worth to do is collect sticks in your fairy-tale original tourist areas, which appeal to served medieval castles, the Classicist activities, recovery sojourns, and active feel nice at the Rejvíz thematic res- seeing. Visitors will be pleasingly sur- passports. mountaineers, bike tourists, and fans and chateaus of Čechy holiday stays. Cyclists will be impressed taurants, or at various cultural events. of historical, technical, and natural pod Kosířem and Plumlov, and the by more than 1,500 kilometres of bike- Blues fans cannot omit the famous monuments, too. The Central Morava Olomouc Archdiocese Museum or the ways. The Rychleby Mountains and the Blues Alive in Šumperk. Take you kids region is rich in preserved folk culture. Šumperk Homeland Museum. You’ll be Lipová routes are tremendous. Snow to Velké Losiny – they’ll learn how pa- The centre of the area is Olomouc, pleasantly surprised by the Moravian lovers will appreciate a multitude of per was produced. They can give it a try the regional capital. It has an atmos- cuisine, and the principle of its duti- ski resorts. The largest ones are Kouty and take some with them as a souvenir. phere of an ancient place, but thanks ful production. You definitely need to nad Desnou, Červenohorské sedlo, and For you, the best reward will be their to university students, it keeps young have a taste of the Olomouc Tvarůžky Ramzová. Hikers can, altogether with satisfaction and pleasure in having and fresh looks. The vast city conser- cheese, an amazingly forceful, aromat- their Polish friends, climb up the Kral- a perfect holiday. The Olomouc Region vation area includes a multitude of ic cheese, which goes best with onion ický Sněžník, or Praděd peaks. In the is the ideal place for family tourism and historical monuments. The Baroque, and beer. If you don’t decline the offer mountains, they’ll discover the unique stays. By buying the www.olomoucre- UNESCO-listed Column of the Holiest of the Litovel Brewery or the Loštice Forest Bar, or the Angelarium (a sculp- gioncard.cz tourist card, you can save Trinity hovers over the Upper Square. Olomouc Tvarůžky Museum, you’ll get ture site near ). You can chill a lot of money on your Olomouc Re- However, history lovers should set off to know how the cheese and the beer out at the Velké Losiny Thermepark, or gion trips. The Birthplace of J. G. Mendel for the city surroundings, too, as there are created. The Jeseníky Mountains the Jeseníky Priessnitz’s recovery spa,

10 11 2 REJVÍZ AND THE MARIAHILF PILGRIMAGE SITE

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The Rejvíz National Preserve is situat- up to the Big Moss Lake. If you desire ed in the north-east of the Jeseníky repose and solitude, set off on a jour- Mountains, between the towns of ney through deserted woods until Jeseník and Zlaté Hory. What is char- you will reach the Mary Help (Maria- acteristic of it are vast peatlands of the hilf) Pilgrimage Site. In the forest, you water-divide highland type. The local will discover original architectural conditions are favourable for colour- sites, an opportunity to relax, to listen ful species of plants and animals. As to the silence, or to meet the God. The to the former, you will see common pilgrimage site is traditionally devot- sundew, with a boreal owl, a survivor ed to prayers concerning fortunate from the glacial age, flying over your births and unborn babies. Since 1995, head. The excursion path starts at the when it was renewed – it originated THE RYCHLEBY Rejvíz Guesthouse, where you may in 1718 and went out of use in 1973 –, 3 get some boost and admire unique it has helped many pilgrims to find PATHS wood-carved chairs decorated with a way to their own minds. the heads of the old locals, and leads +420 607 061 445 [email protected] www.rychlebskestezky.cz

Do you ride mountain bikes, and you some of the routes. All trails start would like to spend your holiday at and end in the village of Černá Voda, a beautiful and bike-friendly place? – at the so-called Base Camp – the lo- Set off on the Rychleby Paths then! – cal tourist office. You do not need to You will find a tremendously thought- bother with transfers and to combine over system of bike trails, which were goals, as the routes are closed units. especially designed for fun rides in Got no bike? – No big deal. The tourist a magnificent landscape. Give a try office runs an all-year hire service of to old, root-overgrown stone paths fully-sprung bikes, providing lessons (Wales), a journey over boulders and on MTB riding, the complete infor- THE CANCER VALLEY footbridges (The Whale), or a relax mation service concerning the route 1 route for nature lovers (the Vidna- and the surroundings, accommoda- DANCE HALL va Tour). Do not be afraid of coming tion and refreshments. Moreover, you around in the bad weather – it is pos- will find there a bike shop and a bike +420 583 034 125 [email protected] www.tancirna.rychleby.cz sible to ride all the paths in the rain, wash service. You may buy souvenirs the system being open from April to for your friends and family, or to meet When in the Rychleby Mountains, you programme of the Dance Hall does October. In scorching summers, you local bikers, who usually work here cannot miss the Cancer Valley Dance not forget the youth either. If you will get your refreshment in flood- part-time on first Saturdays of the Hall – a beautiful, Art-Nouveau build- want to relax or chat for a while, make ed quarries, which are situated near month. ing (1907), which is called the Heart of use of a nice café situated nearby; the the Rychleby Mountains. It is a unique area, however, also comprises a tour- cultural place – situated at the cross- ist office and a children’s corner. The roads of several hiking routes and Dance Hall, the dilapidation of which bikeways –, which gives dancing was stopped thanks to public, is new- nights, exhibitions, workshops, wed- ly reconstructed (2015; the Sborowitz dings, as well as the Day of Architec- Studio). The building was awarded ture and experience workshops for a special prize in the 2015 Rudolf Eitel- children. Submerged in the rhythm of berger Award Contest, and came first swing, you come back to the period of in the 2016 survey “Seven Wonders of the First Republic, or, in harmony with the Olomouc Region”. Come around the surrounding nature, you may dive and check its beauties on your own. into exquisite classical music. The

12 13 THE FOREST +420 739 473 457 THE 4 [email protected] 7 BAR www.lesnibar.cz ANGELARIUM Has it ever happened to you that when his bottle empty, and money on the +420 732 537 643 [email protected] www.andelarium.cz climbing up a mountain, you learned stone accompanied with a message: you had left your snack at home? It is “Thanks, it hit the spot!” He laughed very unpleasant, and it may ruin the at the joke and got the idea that it whole trip. In the Jeseníky Mountains, would be great to leave in the forest they take care of the mountaineers, small refreshments for the others, not so they created a unique, self-service only for himself… The news about Forest Bar, which is to be found on the the unusual service spread quickly, hiking route from the village of Horní and the Forest Bar, as the place start- Lipová, after a 2-kilometre walk in the ed to be called, is, at present, made direction of the Smrk Mountain (1,125 use of by tourists and passers-by all metres). The bar originated in sum- year long. As time passed, the choice mer 2007, serving as a pleasant layby has become wider, a money box has for passing mushroom-pickers, tour- appeared, and people have started to ists, or cyclists. A long ago, the local visit the place not only as part of the forester, who was to find the wonder- trip, but also out of fun and curiosity. ful recess and establish the bar, left So, stop for a while as well. You get THE INTERNATIONAL CLIMB UP VELKÉ LOSINY PAPER his drink to get some refreshment af- double hungry in the mountains… 5 6 ter the work. However, once he found THE KRÁLICKÝ SNĚŽNÍK MANUFACTURE

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Mountain hike lovers, do not miss the ists to promote the Czech–German Do you know how and from what pa- workshop at full operation, so you The Jeseníky Mountains are well week long, the wood changes and International Climb up the Králický partnership. The elephant has be- per is produced? Have you ever heard will enter the process of paper mak- known for their inimitable landscape. comes alive under their hands – and Sněžník Mountain, which has taken come the symbol of Králický Sněžník, about the writing materials used be- ing and unearth the ancient secrets However, there is a place that will sur- Friday seals the metamorphosis. For place each year (since 2010) on the and the remnants of the old chalet fore its invention? Have you got curi- with your own eyes. You will see how prise you with its pure beauty. After the first time, angels leave the Earth first September Saturdays, with the from the previous century prove that ous kids and want to go for a fun trip paper is created, materials, tools and leaving Šumperk – after passing the and transport themselves to the participation of several hundreds of already in the past, the mountains with them? Then there goes the tip: machines, sheet moulds, filigrees, Rejchartice branch –, you will get stu- meadow – not by waving wings, how- incomers from the Czech Republic, were attractive for tourists. Nearby, discover the Velké Losiny paper man- and learn about the history of the lo- pefied by an unattended view. From ever, but thanks to sophisticated ma- Poland, and other states. It starts on discover the spring of the Morava, ufacture together. It is situated in the cal paper manufacture in the rich col- a meadow over the road, the valley chinery. As it gets darker, torches are the square at Staré Město; there, you and on the very top, at the remnants picturesque valley of the Desná River, lections of the Paper Museum. If you is observed by motionless wooden lit in front of each of them, the magic take a bus to the chalet of Návrší nad of the viewing tower, meet your at the foot of the Jeseníky Mountains. are both courageous and skilful, you figures – angels. However, they do of the metamorphosis reaching its Stříbrnicemi – the first refreshment friends who have climbed the moun- The paper workshop was built, in can try to make paper on your own. not materialize by a miracle! Annu- peak. The first concert starts, and the stop. Before reaching the top, relax at tain from the Polish side. Get your ex- the precinct of a former grain mill, in You will have your own small gift, ally, since 2013, there has been, the Saturday comes, the final celebration. the statue of an elephant which refers perience not only from the sport ef- 1591-1596 by Jan the Elder of Žerotín, which will appeal both to you and to third week in July, the Angelarium. It You will not miss programmes for kids to the cultural activity of the fort, but also from the meetups with and nowadays, it is one of the oldest those whom you will send a message is a meetup of craftspeople over the and adults, music, good food and German group “Prague Secession”. In a lot of interesting people. functioning manufactures in Europe. written on it. trunks from the local woods – hidden drinks. Make your way to the Jeseníky 1922, it was established by young art- It provides a unique insight into the messengers of beauty. The whole Mountains to touch – an angel.

14 15 9 THE BEZDĚKOV LAVENDER 11 THE LITOVEL BREWERY FARMSTEAD EXCURSION

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Lukáš Drlík and his partner, Veron- and shape your own bouquet, or to Want to know how the traditional a degustation of beers in the visitors’ ika Pejšová, know their deal about enjoy a yoga lesson. If you want to Czech beer is brewed? – What the centre, where you can visit the his- dreams coming true. Their fulfilled get married in a lavender style or to brewhouse, fermentation room, and torical, museum-like exhibition on dream smells of lavender. Thanks to give a lavender-scented family party, the lager cellars look like? – Brewing brewing history. The excursions take a boom of rural tourism, they have it is as well possible over here. After history in a wider context? – Touch place from 10 to 15 on weekdays. The been welcoming, for three years the matters are settled, the farmstead the contemporary and historical guided tours are for fifteen and more now, thousands of visitors at their will be at your disposal, and the lav- brewing tools and accessories? – people, and individuals can join the Bezděkov Lavender Farmstead. There ender memory of the most beautiful And, finally, cool yourself down with groups as well. Is it not enough? We is a Lavender Gallery to be seen – moments spent with your relatives a degustation of the “goldish drink”? will, then, invite to our mini-brewery a perfumed exhibition where you will be with you forever. And, before – There’s nothing simpler than that. where you can try what it is like to learn all you want about lavenders. leaving, do not miss a gastro-expe- Have a day off and extend your knowl- brew beer. Under professional sur- After some learning, you may buy se- rience: discover the original Laven- edge on the excursion in the Litovel veillance, you will produce your own lected original homemade lavender der Café in the heart of the town of Brewery, with a more than 700-year beer, following the recommended products at a local cosy shop. Lukáš Zábřeh, which has been run by Lukáš history of beer making. We will show recipes of experienced brewmasters; THE OLOMOUC CHEESE and Veronika will be at your disposal and Veronika since 2015. you the brewing procedures, and or, you can create your own original 8 during a guided tour – so try to cut after the excursion we will offer you beer. So cheers in Litovel! MUSEUM THE HANÁ +420 602 740 826 10 [email protected] +420 583 401 217 [email protected] www.tvaruzky.cz VENICE www.hanackebenatky.eu

Know that production history of Here, films are screened about its pro- At Litovel, summer starts in mid-June, markets. Altogether with the festival, Olomoucké tvarůžky is more than duction and history. You don’t? – So and you are welcome on the spot. So there are other Litovel monuments 500 years old? – That it originated as come and feel their irreplaceable fla- make your way to the Haná Venice, and exhibitions at your disposal. The a homemade cheese, which is nowa- vour and distinctive scent in person. a one-day festival taking place each greatest attraction is, however, a boat days protected by a geographical in- The Olomoucké tvarůžky are a deli second Saturday in June. The event cruise on the Nečíz, a distributary of dication? – And that, in the village of which fits, thanks to its ingredients hosted by the Litovel Town Club has the Morava, during which you will Loštice, there is even the Olomoucké and taste peculiarities, the require- developed a fifteen-year tradition, get below the level of the square, so tvarůžky Museum, where it is possible ments of modern gastronomy. A high offering, at the same time, a colour- as to be able to admire the torch-lit to learn a lot about their history, pro- percentage of proteins and a reduced ful programme with a spark of new- historical arcades. The vaulted part of duction and ingredients, and to taste amount of fat are behind the fact that ness each year. On the square, there the Nečíz – the rivulet embedded be- and buy them in more than thirty mass they are a searched-for part of diets. are performances of bands of many low the houses in the town centre – is and shape variants? The A.W. compa- The exceptional perfume and taste styles; the playlist is focused on all a unique protected technical mon- ny has been producing them, as the tone predestine them for usage in age groups, so it includes dance ument. The festival closes with an only one in the world, for 140 years, a wide range of meals and recipes. In shows, children’s programmes, and amazing firework taking place at the and there is also a vintage cinema to a word, it is a dainty. games as well. Moreover, the or- pond side, and many a visitor will be be found in the barrier-free museum. ganizers prepare a fair and farmers’ pleased at the festival token charge.

16 17 13 THE STARÉ MĚSTO 15 THE MYSTERIOUS FORTRESS AREA PLUMLOV CHATEAU

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It is not so long that our Republic comprises the five largest objects in ”The Chateau of Plumlov lies behind be found in the town of Plumlov, sit- invested huge sums of money into the Staré Město close surroundings. a bough / I have got conscripted / uated 8 kilometres from Prostějov, at building borderline defence systems, Here, more than 57 objects of light don’t even know how” – these are the foot of the Downs, over which we were forced, on the eve of fortification were built, and a heavy the lyrics of a Haná folk song, and its the Podhradí pond. The excursion the Second World War and with no fortification section was marked out author would definitely like the fact encompasses three visitors’ tours, fight at all, to hand over to Nazi Ger- in the space span of 26 kilometres that the Plumlov Chateau still oper- where it is possible to have a look at many. In many cases, therefore, the between Králický Sněžník and Hrubý ates, being open to public. It is a most chateau historical expositions with sites of military bunkers remained Jeseník. What a climb! Once you’ve idiosyncratic building, as the original frescoes and stucco decorations, completely untouched, and thanks made it and searched through the project was modified in many ways. and various permanent and season- to many a military history fan group, deeps of the bunkers, stop, on your The chateau, built by the Lichtenstein al exhibitions. The Plumlov Fencing they are open to public nowadays. way back, at the Military Museum at house in 1688 in the area of the Plum- Weekend is a top summer event. It So, follow the traces of our dramatic Staré Město, where the former bar- lov castle, possesses only one com- offers historical dances, period music, modern history to borderline for- racks provided space for an exhibi- plete wing out of the planned four animals, arts and crafts, blacksmiths, tresses. For starters, you may take the tion on history of the 1935-1938 per- ones. However, this one is enough to stands, and, first of all, performances ŠTERNBERK – A CASTLE, Staré Město Fortress Sites excursion manent Czechoslovak fortification THE ČECHY POD KOSÍŘEM give evidence of the grandiose inten- of several fencing teams. 12 route in the Jeseníky region, which and of the Czechoslovak army. 14 tions of the builder. The object is to A MONASTERY, AND FAST CARS CHATEAU

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Desire to see the times of knights and turers – a personal lift with an engine Want to live a life of a lord or a lady? of the Franz Josef I period, whose maidens? Feel like going for a history room, a reconstructed attic area, and – Dream about walking in one’s own pride was a large collection of Josef trip? Little will do; and what is more, a Liechtenstein kitchen. Many a cul- park, chasing game, or drinking tea or Mánes’s paintings. A nice surprise is you do not have to saddle your horse tural and social event takes place here, coffee in a parlour? – We won’t offer the Jan and Zdeněk Svěrák Museum. or hire your servants. Climb to the ex- but you may also say “yes” to your be- you a job of the chateau owner, but It displays original props, scripts, and cursion of the Šternberk Castle, which loved one at the castle. The marriage it is still, even nowadays, possible to settings of their movies. A little bit was founded in the 13th century by concluded in these historical settings live, for a couple of minutes, in the farther away, you will find a unique Zdeslav z Chlumce a ze Šternber- must hold for years. Near the castle, old times of noble manners. Set off exhibition of historical bikes (the ka. The inside of the castle will sur- there is a former 18th-century Augus- on the right foot, get some fancy collection of the Olomouc Mother- prise you with its exquisiteness and tinian monastery. During the 30-min- clothes, and make your way to the land Museum). Once you’ve tasted rich decoration, a display of mostly ute tour, you’ll learn everything about Čechy pod Kosířem chateau. Once enough of it, order a guided tour of 15th-century artefacts brought from the history of the town and the place. you’ve entered, you will get into the the vast English garden, which also all over Europe. However, the Štern- Moreover, if you’re into fast cars, visit world of the turn of the 19th and includes a climb to the Red Tower, berk Castle hides some unexpected the Šternberk Ecce Homo route car 20th centuries. The newly recon- providing you with a wonderful view technical achievements, which will race in June. structed interiors will bring you back of the Kosíř Hill. shock even the experienced adven- to the period of Silva-Taroucy, count

18 19 1 VELEHRAD AND MODRÁ

From time to time, we all need to slow down and to make it clear to ourselves who we are, and where we come from. The places which offer you such con- templation are not abundant. One of these is Velehrad – the pilgrimage area, where a 1,000-year history has written its legacy into every piece of stone. The heart of Velehrad, the histo- ry of which reaches to the beginnings of the local Slavic settlement and the Christianisation, is a large Cistercian monastery and a basilica of the As- cension of the Virgin Mary and of Saint Cyril and Methodius. Originally a 13th-century Romanesque building turned into a majestic Baroque temple is the goal of pilgrimages.

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In the vicinity, on the original archaeo- logical site of the Great Moravian peri- od, there emerged the singular Modrá Museum, which represents a fortified 9th-century Slavic settlement of the middle Morava region. Within the ex- cursion, you will bake your grain pan- cake, or shoot an arrow from a wicker bow. The Zlín Region area forms an indent- church monuments and valuable his- hačovice serving, on the other hand, chlov castle, the Velehrad pilgrimage ed landscape. For most part, it is hilly, torical buildings, as well as the modern for aquatic entertainment. site, and Hostýn are all worth paying made of rolling land and mountain Baťa-founded functionalist architec- Many visitors seek to stay in the Zlín visits. The Great Moravia Memorial at +420 572 501 823 ranges. The Haná region – which is ture (Zlín). The region provides a wide Region due to recovery, relax and hol- Staré Město, the Modrá Archaeologi- [email protected] situated in the Morava river valley in range of sport activities. The high-qual- iday stays. The Luhačovice spa is espe- cal Open-Air Museum, the Wallachian www.archeoskanzen.cz the Kroměříž district – is, on the other ity ski routes for both cross-country, cially popular in this sphere. They have Open-Air Museum at Rožnov pod Rad- hand, a flat, fertile land, whereas Wal- and downhill skiing, are to be found developed a long tradition of the spa hoštěm, or the Pustevna buildings are lachia possesses hill ranges and an id- at Pustevny, Kohútka, Velké Karlovice, treatment of air passages, digestion, all singular sights. An experience of folk iosyncratic culture. The Moravian–Sile- and the Hostýn Hills. Along the Bečva diabetes, and motion apparatus. It is culture and traditions is also provided Afterwards, stop at the “Living Water” sian Beskydy Mountains, the Javorníky River, there goes a modern bikeway, the natural healing springs, favourable by the Christmas Annual Fair at Rožnov Botanical and Freshwater Exhibition, Mountains, the White Carpathians, and which extends the network of Moravi- climatic conditions, and the peculiar ar- pod Radhoštěm, or St Nicholas’ and the where you may observe the local fish the Hostýn Hills are all important rang- an, Austrian, and Slovak routes. Rock chitecture that made them particularly Devil’s gift-distribution at Velké Kar- in a glassed underwater tunnel. es. The Zlín Region is a specific tourist climbers can find their training sites in famous. The world renown is connect- lovice. However, not even contempo- area; it is attractive thanks to a multi- the Lačnov, or Devil’s Rocks. The origi- ed to the Under-Chateau Garden, the rary culture in ignored in the region – tude of natural, cultural, and historical nal experience is brought about by the Floral Garden, and the Archbishopric each and every year, the Summer Film +420 576 519 363 sights. It offers mountain hiking, spas, Baťa waterway voyage, the waters of Palace at Kroměříž, which are included School is held in Uherské Hradiště, and [email protected] viniculture valleys, archaeological sites the Horní Bečva, Bystřička, Ostrožská in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Zlín hosts the International Festival of www.zivavodamodra.cz dating from the Great Moravia epoch, Nová Ves, Rusava, Smraďavka, and Lu- List. The Buchlovice chateau, the Bu- Children and Youth Films.

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If you like history and monuments, the tre of Culture and Traditions – are Follow the traces of the Žítková God- Horňácko, the Moravské Kopanice, city of Uherské Hradiště – the heart of worth seeing. Moreover, all year long, desses – women endowed with mag- the Luhačovice Woodlands, and the the Slovácko region – will not let you the city and its surroundings offer ical powers; get to know the places Jižní Valašsko regions, which differ- down. The first mentions about the wine-tasting festivals, folk festivals of the biggest air battle in Moravia; entiate not only in dialects, but also settlement date back to the prehis- (such as the Slovácko Feast with the find out what enchanted Charles, in the folklores (the famous Ride of torical times. In the 9th century, there Tradition of Law Acquisition), and Prince of Wales… Pay a visit to the the Kings, the Kopanice People Feast, was the centre of the Great Moravi- plenty of culinary events. During the White Carpathians, a biosphere, UN- the International Folklore Festival an Empire. What has left from these holiday, Uherské Hradiště hosts the ESCO-protected reserve, the moun- at Strážnice, the St Nicholas Annual times may be found, for instance, on Summer Film School. In eight thea- tain range situated in both sides of Fair at Valašské Klobouky). Even folk the St Methodius Heights (the quar- tres, you can watch more than 200 the Czech-Slovak border. You will be architecture was preserved here (log ter of Sady). The Christian mission- movies, and within the scope of the amazed by charming flowery mead- houses), and its varieties (Dušan Jurk- aries built there one of the first wall accompanying programmes, you ows, which are the richest in orchids ovič’s works). When strolling through The Buchlov Castle churches north of the Danube. From can experience magnificent theatre in central Europe. The highest peak the White Carpathians, stop at the lo- the posterior periods, the Franciscan performances and concerts. On these is Velká Javořina (970 metres). The cal organic farmers’ farmsteads – they monastery, or the 17th-century Jes- days, the town is full of youngsters, White Carpathians comprise five will be glad to offer you some of their uit College – today’s Slovácko Cen- and the mirth is made in every corner. micro-regions – the Dolňácko, the crops to taste.

The Buchlovice Chateau

22 23 +420 573 321 408 ZLÍN (NOT +420 577 630 222 6 KROMĚŘÍŽ [email protected] 8 [email protected] www.kromeriz.eu ONLY) BAŤA´S www.ic-zlin.cz

“Kroměříž, Kroměříž, Kroměříž is op Palace, the Under-chateau gar- The capital of South-Eastern Moravia, the functionalist architecture, which a nice town, there is a building made den, the Floral Garden) are not the situated on the border of the Wala- is omnipresent in the city. However, of stone…” – there go the lyrics of only reasons for visiting the town. chia, Haná, and Slovácko regions, was Zlín, it is not only Baťa. There has also the Haná folksong. Today, it is not You can remember the faded glory made famous in the first half of the been a long tradition of the film in- clear anymore which of the famous of Kroměříž’s minting while search- 20th century by Tomáš Baťa, found- dustry, which you can get to know at buildings was on the author’s mind. ing for the Bishop Bruno’s treasure. In er of the local shoe factory – thanks the Zlín Film Festival. The screenings The town has earned the nickname the bishopric mint, you will produce to the modern organization of pro- cover more than 300 films. Fast cars of the Haná Athens, and belongs to a coin with your own hands as a sou- duction, and the care for employees lovers will, on the other hand, find the most visited places in the Czech venir, and free of charge. Or, you can and the city as the whole. The facto- their object of interest at the Zlín Bar- Republic. Since time immemorial, the taste the delicious beer from three ry precinct and residential quarters um Czech Rally. Parents and children place has been connected to histo- local breweries, or the original mass are a conservation area nowadays. will fall in love with the local ZOO, ry rich in events, cultural traditions, wine from the 13th-century historical On the guided tour, you will observe which offers guided tours or com- fertile grounds, and to reverence of wine cellars. Take a stroll in the tortu- the 21st management building of mented feeding sessions. And what is the Olomouc bishops, who chose ous lanes and shadowy arcades, stay the company – the first skyscraper also worth seeing is the 18th-century the town as their summer residence, at one of the stylish, palace-viewing in Europe, the 14|15 BAŤA INSTITUTE, fairy-tale chateau – Lešná. this having substantially influenced hotels. You will get encircled by an or his villa. You will be enchanted by its appearance and significance. The unrepeatable atmosphere, and you THE HOSTÝN HILLS UNESCO monuments (the Archbish- will desire to stay. 7 AND HOLY HOSTÝN +420 577 599 110 +420 573 381 693 [email protected] www.hostyn.cz 9 VIZOVICE [email protected] www.icvizovice.eu The Hostýn Hills belongs to aver- retreat… The region is rich in cultural age-sized mountain ranges, but monuments, ranging from the most The town of Vizovice is situated east area, one of the greatest open-air they are popular thanks to the mul- ancient ones (remnants of the Keltic of Zlín, and it boasts about being the festivals in the Czech Republic is held titude of experiences that they of- oppidum on the Hostýn hill), via ruins gate to Wallachia. There are several – the Vizovice Blackthorn Harvest. It fer. Hostýn, with the basilica of the of medieval castles (Lukov, Obřany), reasons for not missing it on your way. is a multi-genre cultural exhibition, Ascension of the Virgin Mary and up to technical monuments of the There is a Baroque 18th-century cha- which comprises performances of the Dušan Jurkovič’s Way of the Cross, is present day (the Rajnochovice splash teau with a French garden, an English cream of the Czech and Slovak pop a traditional pilgrimage site. Accord- dam). Hostýn is situated on the back- garden with a lake and an amazing music. The project is conceived as ing to a well-known 13th-century bone range “Hostýn Highway”, which chocolate plant in the front of the all-family entertainment, so concerts rumour (1241), the locals were hidden is a 52-kilometre set of the marked chateau. At the Rudolf Jelínek’s com- are supplemented by theatre shows, there during the raid of the Tartars. routes, modified for cross-country pany Distillery Land visitors’ centre, a cinema café, and a children’s cor- However, they were suffering from skiers in winters and for bikers in sum- you’ll learn something about the his- ner. Vizovice hosts another important a lack of water, so they prayed to the mers. Go against the course of time, tory of Vizovice plum brandy. During music event – Masters of Rock. It is Mother of God. Through her inter- for example to the castle ruins or to the tour, you will discover not only mostly a presentation of foreign rock cession, a spring has occurred, and a brand-new viewing tower on the the way of turning fruit into spirits, and metal bands. a violent storm forced the Tartars to Kelčský Javorník hill. but also their tastes. In the distillery

24 25 THE THE BEČVA 10 +420 577 133 980 12 LUHAČOVICE SPA www.luhacovice.cz BIKEWAY

Vincentka, Aloiska, Viola, Elektra, By- people coming there from all over the +420 585 319 472 [email protected] cyklostezkabecva.com strica, Jaroslava… – these sound like world. The genius loci inspired Dušan fairy-tale names, but in fact, they Jurkovič, Slovak architect, to create If you like to discover the world from part runs in between two confluenc- are mineral springs. They rise at Lu- a unique collection of folk Art Nou- a bike, don’t hesitate to try a new Beč- es – the Vsetín Bečva–Rožnov Beč- hačovice – the greatest Moravian spa veau houses. Opening and sanctify- va bikeway (160 kilometres). It’ll lead va one, and the Bečva–Morava one centre. The spa has developed a long ing springs, which takes place in May, you through an amazing valley of the (Valašské Meziřičí – Tovačov; 70 kilo- tradition of treating air passages, di- is always a big Luhačovice feast. The two Bečva rivers – the Rožnov and the metres), chasing you from the Walla- gestion, diabetes, and motion appa- healing springs are brought to life by Vsetín ones. In the passage along the chian hills through a tight Moravian ratus. What makes them famous is colourful folk costumes, Art Nouveau Vsetín Bečva (Velké Karlovice – Val- Gate to the Haná plains near Přerov. natural healing springs, favourable costumes, veteran cars, singing and ašské Meziříčí; 58 kilometres), you will When on the route, take breaks (the climatic conditions, and the pleasant dancing, and they help to forget the bike through the beautiful scenery of Zbrašov Aragonite Caves, the Hran- environment, in which the beautiful worries of weekdays. Come around the Hornovsacko region and Vsetín. ice Abyss), pay visits to castles and scenery matches the peculiar archi- and get back, in these days of celebra- The second part follows the stream of chateaus (Lešná, Valašské Meziříčí, tecture of spa buildings. Each hour, tion, to the placid atmosphere of the the Rožnov Bečva (Horní Bečva – Val- Vsetín, Helfštýn), and folk architec- 15,000 litres of mineral water springs beginning of the 20th century. ašské Meziříčí; 31 kilometres), and it ture sites (the Rožnov’s Wallachian to the surface, which is the goal of goes though picturesque Wallachian Open-Air Museum, Velké Karolovice). SOUTH villages and the tourist-beloved town If you enjoy some company, enrol in THE WALLACHIAN 11 of Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. The third bike tours. 13 WALLACHIA www.jiznivalassko.cz OPEN-AIR MUSEUM

+420 737 701 047 [email protected] www.betlemhornilidec.cz +420 571 757 111 [email protected] www.vmp.cz

Succumb to the temptation of South observe the unbelievable mechanical When at home, do you use “pantok”, want to end up as a dead storehouse, Wallachia (the region among Vsetín, Nativity scene. The local craftspeople “valcha”, or “ciplík”? Do you bake but struggles to be a living place, Vizovice, and Brumov-Bylnice), and made it, altogether with their Slovak “frgále” or “baběny”? Dunno what where songs are sung, cooking is get tempted by idiosyncratic folk friends, in impressive parameters – I am speaking about? Then you hav- done, work is in operation, and the culture in the mountain-encircled it covers the area of 170 m2, and 65 en’t visited the Wallachian Open-Air feasts are celebrated. Nowadays, villages and by nice people who are figures out of the total 220 are set in Museum at Rožnov pod Radhoštěm the vast area comprises several tour happy when you are interested in motion. In cosy shops, taste the local (established in 1925). There, you zones (the Wooden Town, the Mill their jobs and lifestyles. Set off, for specialty – the plum brandy, and as would get answers from each little Vale, the Wallachian Village). There instance, for Valašské Klobouky to see to eating, grab a piece of lard or a hot girl. “Skanzen”, as the Museum is in- are hundreds of thousands of people the traditional December annual fair. “kyselica” (the dense sour soup with correctly referred to, enlivens Rožnov streaming to the Museum annually, You’ll experience St Nicholas’ round cabbage and sausages). Restored in all year long. Various folk events and who want to get to know the tradi- with “genuine” devils, and discover forces, discover romantic places (the festivals (the Ethnographic Summer, tions of crafts and folk architecture, products of ancient crafts, which are Devil’s, and the Lačnov Rocks); the the Rožnov Feasts, the Wallachian An- but also to climb up the mythical brought back to life by gingerbread rocks serve as training walls for ele- nual Fair) are held there, but the daily mountain of Radhošť or to the Puste- bakers, lacers, coopers, and drapers. mentary and intermediate climbers. operation is almost as interesting as vny hill. Join them this year. At Horní Lideč, which is not very far, those as well. The Museum doesn’t

26 27 THE JAVORNÍKY +420 571 451 790 14 [email protected] AND THE KOHÚTKA www.kohutka.cz

The Javorníky Hills form a natural it functions as a ski resort with nine border between the Czech Repub- multiple-difficulty ski slopes, satisfy- lic and Slovakia, being part of the ing even the most demanding skiers. Beskydy Mountains Natural Reserve In summer, Kohútka flourishes with (the Czech side), and the Kysuca River hiking and bike trips. Even elemen- Region Natural Reserve (the Slovak tary tourists will manage to walk side). The Galov Meadows, with fre- a range hike over the Javorníky Hills, quent occurrences of orchids, orchi- and even rare mountain birds can daceae, and other rare plants, are one take a very light stroll on the Kohút- of the most important protected are- ka–Portáš route. However, everybody as. In many places, there are mineral needs to have a taste of the local spe- springs to be seen. The highest peak cialty – blueberry yeast cakes. They is the Great Javorník (Velký Javorník; do taste like your grandma’s ones. 1,071 metres), situated in Slovakia. For those, some hikers are willing to What tourists are particularly fond come here on foot. of is the Kohútka district. In winter,

VELKÉ +420 571 444 039 15 [email protected] KARLOVICE www.velkekarlovice.cz

If you want to see the Wallachian ice are renowned for the events that lifestyle, head for the village of Velké attract people for cities and far away Karlovice. As to the length, it is an alike. Try the Karlovice Culinary Festi- endless municipality at the foot of val – you will taste many a specialty at the Javorníky Hills and the Beskydy local pubs and mountain hotels. Dur- Mountains. Just potter around a little ing the meals, you can go for a walk bit, through the charming landscape (or a ride) on the Bečva bikeway, or and pastures. Stop at sheep herds to take a little train, a horse cart and and their shepherds, pay a visit to a historical bus. The part of the event a mountain house where they still is also a popular contest for the best run the traditional husbandry, and Wallachian “frgál” cake and sausage. talk to the locals for a while. They However, what sportspeople opt for may tell you the legend about the mostly is the Valachy Tour – a series of secret-encircled lake, which inspired attractive, multi-discipline races for Karel Jaromír Erben… However, the people of all ages and body shapes. time didn’t stop there. Velké Karlov- The Southern Moravia Region compris- The Dyje River Region National Park is ern architecture. Other UNESCO-listed traditions and folklore, which gives the es five tourist areas (the Moravian Karst, a preserved river valley encircled with sights include the Lednice–Valtice area region a distinctive flavour. Most tour- the Znojmo and the Dyje River regions, deep woods. The landscape appeals (a complex of woods, meadows, and ist attractions are nowadays reachable the Pálava region and the Lednice–Val- mostly to water sports lovers, anglers, waters harmoniously connected to the on bikes, too (the Moravian–Silesian tice area, the Slovácko region, Brno and and history fans (Nové Mlýny, Pálava, chateau buildings of Lednice and Val- Highway, Greenways, the Amber Route, the surroundings). All of them are pop- and the Lednice–Valtice area). The tice), the Ride of the Kings (an ancient the Brno–Vienna Bikeway). The local ular with tourists. The Moravian Karst, unique biosphere reserve of the White ritual of royal parades on decorated technical monuments and motor com- with its attractive hilly scenery and pre- Carpathians is valuable especially for horses at Strážnice), and the Slavic petitions (the Masaryk Circuit) provide served landscape, offers an experience its preserved landscape. However, Brno Dance of Recruits (the male skip dance). the region with a specific atmosphere. of observing cave compounds and should not be out of your scope, either. The visit in South Moravia is attractive However, families and kids won’t get abysses. It is especially suitable for bik- The city is a genuine cultural and histori- out of many reasons (St Catherine Ro- the raw deal, either. In South Moravia, ers and hikers. The southern part of the cal centre, and history lovers should not tund in Znojmo, the Pavlov ArcheoPark, you can have a perfect swim, go for cas- region is mostly a flatland with fields, leave the region without paying it a vis- Baťa Waterway, the Pernštejn castle, the tle and chateau trips, or practise sports. meadows, vineyards, and remnants it. The UNESCO-listed Tugendhat Villa is Brno Exhibition Grounds). The region is So feel free to get some inspiration of riparian forests along the Dyje river. a unique monument of interwar mod- also renowned for its viniculture routes, from the following lines.

28 29 3 THE BRNO VILLA QUARTETO +420 515 511 015 [email protected] www.tugendhat.eu +420 778 545 993 [email protected] www.vila-stiassni.cz

Are you builders? Are you fond of fitness are concerned. In the interiors, modern architecture, or you just like which are furnished with replicas of visiting other people’s homes to get the original furniture, you’ll find pre- inspiration? So then it’s almost a duty cious materials – Moroccan onyx, Ital- for you to see Brno’s Tugendhat and ian travertine, Asia woody plants. The Stiassni villas, which, with two more Stiassni Villa, also known as the Gov- (Löw-Beer and Jurkovič), form the ernment Villa, offers visitors a display Brno Villa Quarteto. The villa of Mr and of luxury and grace of the First-Repub- Mrs Tugendhat, built in 1929-1930 by lic housing. Alfred Stiassni, a textile architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, is factory owner, engaged Ernst Wiesner, the only modern architecture monu- a Brno architect, who carried out the ment in the Czech Republic placed on construction in 1927-1929. Enter and the UNESCO List. It is a unique work admire harmony and luxury of the of art, as far as construction, space interior, which grows, through the ter- arrangement, interior equipment, race, into an astonishing garden. THE MORAVIAN +420 516 413 575 technical background, and landscape THE LEDNICE-VALTICE 2 [email protected] 1 +420 734 256 709 [email protected] www.valtice.eu KARST www.caves.cz COMPLEX If you want to cool down in scorching mites. The Balcarka Cave possesses The Lednice-Valtice Area comprises Austria and famous for its fine wine summer, or escape the havoc of the rich colourful dripstone decorations. many places of grace; discover the and sights. The landmark of Lednice surrounding world – we have a solu- The Sloup-Šošůvka Caves comprise charm of the largest artificially de- is a chateau with Janohrad (“Johns- tion for you. Descend into the deeps massive corridors, domes, and deep signed landscape in Europe, which burg” – a replica of a medieval ruin), of the Moravian Karst caves, which is underground abysses. A completely was added to the UNESCO List in 1996 a park, and the Minaret (it is almost 60 our largest and most important karst different type of cave is represented and covers the area of circa 280 km2. metres tall, and if you climb to the top, area. There are more than 1,100 caves, by the Drainer (Výpustek) – a colos-

The concept of the landscape was cre- the environment will award you with out of which five are open to public. It sal, preserved underground military Vila Tugendhat ated under the reign of the Lichten- a view of the park, the Pálava region, is the Punkva Caves that are the most shelter, which has already gone out of stein counts, and it comprises exqui- the White Carpathians, and even the renowned; they are famous for an use. When you reach the ground once site chateau residences at Valtice and top of the spire of St Stephen’s Dome, underground boat ride on the Punk- again, stop at the Marian temple “Bap- at Lednice, decorative gardens, valu- Vienna). You can continue, on foot, to va rivulet, which brings you to the tism” (designed by Giovanni Santini). able small-scale garden monuments, take the tourist routes heading for Bře- very bottom of the Macocha abyss. Thanks to its interior decorations and groves and ponds. You may start clav (the green one), to Valtice in the In the Catherine Cave, you’ll see the magnificent architectural mastery, it your pilgrimage at Valtice, city which south, or to the New Mills Dam to the largest karst dome accessible to pub- belongs to the most precious baroque lies on the borderline of Moravia and north-west (the red one). It’s worth it! lic, and unique cane-shaped stalag- monuments in Moravia.

Jurkovičova vila Vila Löw-Beer

Vila Stiassni

30 31 5 THE ROTUNDA OF ST. CATHERINE, 7 ARCHEOPARK ZNOJMO UNDERGROUND PAVLOV

+420 515 282 211 [email protected] www.muzeumznojmo.cz +420 519 322 126 [email protected] www.archeoparkpavlov.cz

“Znojmo, Znojmo, I can see you rock hovering over the Dyje, and the You may have wanted, as kids, to trav- ever, the traditional museum exhibi- twice…” – there go the lyrics of view it gives covers Austria; however, el through time and to see prehistory, tion is not left aside, offering a wide a popular song. Whilst the author is the town offers an experience from but it was impossible, so you gave up range of exhibits covering all life situ- enchanted by the temporary values, a different perspective, too. This is your dream. The place where you can ations in the prehistory of the Pálava you can feed on dainties that know the Znojmo underground excursion. revive it has been created recently, Region – going through the settle- no change over the course of history. Circa 27-kilometre corridors, built by and connects prehistory with modern ment lifestyle to the rites and burials. What is especially memorable is Saint the burghers since the 13th century architecture and technologies – the The ArcheoPark shows the public the Catherine’s Rotund, an incredibly as cellars, storerooms, and shelters, Pavlov ArcheoPark. Get back in time, most important items brought about preserved building of the Přemys- offer two excursion tours. Choose discover archaeological sites on the by the local field research. The cream lid princes. Built in the 11th century, a peaceful promenade with some his- slopes of the limestone range of the of the exposition is an archaeological it was later furnished with singular tory talk, or an adrenaline-filled expe- Pálava hills, which represents an im- deposit of mammoth bones, which interior paintings. It is, in fact, a me- rience, when you crawl through the portant residential area of the Homo is placed on the very location of its dieval comic book, which portrays route on all four, with the forehead sapiens, dating back 30,000 years. You discovery and presents both the ice- the Přemyslid dynasty in mythical light as the only source of illumina- will be enchanted by the audio-visual age fauna, and actual archaeological stories, displaying Christian scenes, tion in the surrounding pitch-dark. exposition, which is placed on the research. The atmosphere of the site is too. The rotund was built on the 6 MORAVIAN very Pavlov I archaeological site. How- exceptional. 4 MIKULOV WINE TRAILS +420 519 309 014 [email protected] www.rmm.cz +420 515 903 121 [email protected] www.stezky.cz

Be our guest in the region of vine- a couple of uniquely preserved Jewish The Moravian Viniculture Routes form gion. And this is not it. Throughout the yards, the sun, and ancient histo- monuments. There is a synagogue, a coherent network of marked bike- year, there are a lot of public-oriented ry, and discover the pearl of South a cemetery with more than 4,000 ways on the territory of ten viniculture events and trips on the route. There is Moravia – the town of Mikulov. Learn graves, and mikvehs – Jewish ritual areas of South Moravia. They are 1,200 the popular bike series “Through the the dramatic history of the place and baths. Holy Hill, one of the oldest pil- kilometres long, and are connected by Country of Wine”, and various feast of the Dietrichstein House, thank to grimage places in South Moravia, the backbone Moravian Wine Route, and viniculture celebrations. Follow- whose endeavour the manor flour- hovers over the town; you will reach leading from Znojmo to Uherské ing the viniculture routes, you ride ished for a couple of centuries. Climb taking a nice stroll on the way of the Hradiště. Get on your bike and jour- your bike not only to get to know up the rock cliff to the baroque-style cross. There are plenty of bikeways, ney through the picturesque scenery culture, past, and beautiful nature, Mikulov Chateau, today’s seat of the and they are lined with wine cellars. of South Moravia to search for local but also to taste the local wine and Mikulov Regional Museum, where the Stop and taste the local delectable charms. The routes (they are part of meet people for whom viniculture is largest Czech exhibition on viniculture wine. Viniculture and local cuisine is the Greenways group) offer both long both a lifelong hobby and a lifetime is worth seeing, as well as the original intensively supported by the town and short bike trips, during which you lot. So… check the shape of your bike, chateau library. In the town centre, go of Mikulov; the most visible event is will discover the most beautiful histor- and on your saddles! through ancient lanes, which mean- the Pálava Vintage, which takes place ical and natural monuments of the re- der through the former ghetto, and every second September weekend.

32 33 9 STRÁŽNICE – FOLKLORE 11 PODYJÍ AND THE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM NATIONAL PARK

+420 518 306 611 [email protected] www.skanzenstraznice.cz +420 515 282 240 [email protected] www.nppodyji.cz

Folk culture has been coupled with from the Moravia’s region of Kopanice Civilisation drives us to cities, and a rarely preserved river valley, which Strážnice for centuries. Annually last and the region of Luhačovice Wood- that’s why it is pleasant to come back literally calls for walks, bike trips, or June weekend, the Folk Culture Na- land, water technical structures, vine- (at least for a weekend and a holiday) boat rides. Both up in the saddles, and tional Institution holds the Interna- yard structures, or areas of meadow to nature and admire its diversity. If on foot, you will discover a colourful tional Folk Festival called “Strážnice”, management. A new thing among the you are just in the middle of planning range of plants and animals. You may which displays not only the folklore in experience tours is a detective game, your “Journey out of Town”, choose for go for a landscape tour with qualified the natural form, but also its stylized during which you solve a criminal your destination the Dyje River Region guides, who will help you find the variants. Recently, the traditional folk case set in the countryside at the turn National Park. It is situated between most beautiful recesses and name festival has been enriched by many of the 19th and the 20th centuries. In Znojmo and Vranov nad Dyjí, along- all plants and animals you will come activities and places. In the Strážnice the museum, there are many living side the border with Austria, and it is across. This may come in handy espe- Open-Air Museum, you can have domestic animals, which are, for some the smallest national park in the Czech cially if you take kids with you. In case a look at countryside life, and you will kind, as exotic as those to be seen at Republic (the area of 63 km2). The Dyje of children’s prying questions, parents get to know the changes time made ZOOs. So – don’t hesitate to pay us River canyon creates multiple mean- may sometimes fall short of their ex- to the village housings. In a large a visit! ders there, mostly deep carved into pectations... outdoor exhibition, admire buildings cliff walls, and it is a representative of THE BAŤA +420 518 325 330 8 [email protected] THE PERNŠTEJN +420 566 566 101 CANAL www.batacanal.cz 10 [email protected] CASTLE www.hrad-pernstejn.eu Almost everybody that has ever read Vnorovy and to continue majestically Zdeněk Jirotka’s Saturnin longs for to Sudoměřice. Nowadays, there are Seeing is believing! All descriptions changes. As time passed, baroque, a houseboat and a serene river ride 13 lock chambers on the stream, and and characteristics are limping, if you rococo, and neoclassical residences within the reach of a town and its the voyage is a solely tourist matter. compare it to the original. The “King were added, and in the 19th century, pastimes. The Baťa Waterway, his- The 53-kilometre journey will give you of Moravian Castles” towers from the the castle was enriched, in its interiors, torical canal built in 1934-1938, did an amazing time off. You may observe deep verdure, resembling a fist in rage, with Romanticist features. It is thus not originally serve these tourist pur- the landscape from aboard, or to pam- and tempts visitors by its architectural a perfect example of multi-styled and poses. The waterway used to ensure per yourselves in the dainties of the colourfulness and romantic scenery. multi-period architecture. For adults, material transport, and helped with local fish cuisine. For the experienced, Originally a simple Gothic castle was there are two tour sophisticated irrigation and ground water level rise. there are small engine boats, which built by the Medlov noble family (the routes. For kids of the ages 4-6, there Nowadays, however, it is a place of rid- may be borrowed within a given time, Pernštejn house) in the 13th century. is a detective-like quest for mysterious ings for rowers and ships of all sizes. and large personal ships for trip voy- Over the years, it was gradually accus- clues, which lead to simple entertain- The canal splits with the river at Spy- ages, and, last but not least, residen- tomed to the luxurious and comforta- ing tasks. The kids who pass will see tihněv and rejoins it at Staré Město. tial boats for multi-day stays. Ahoy on ble lifestyle. A Renaissance palace was the White Lady as a reward. You don’t At Veselí nad Moravou, it leaves the the Morava! built, which has remained in its origi- need to get scared – it is virtual lady of river again, just to cross it uniquely at nal beauty, with no further substantial the best manners possible.

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You probably know the Austerlitz Bat- event. Besides the events, the web +420 541 151 111 www.bvv.cz tle from history lessons. Do you know austerlitz.org was launched, both ac- that it is possible to watch it with your ademic and public-oriented books The atmosphere of Brno, second larg- built in the functionalist style, is the own eyes? It is a sufficient reason for were published, and three documen- est city of the Czech Republic, is not most famous. Several times, the area all modern history lovers to put down taries were shot. The concept proved created by the historical centre and was close to decline, but people have their books and head, in early Decem- to be successful, and the great winter surrounding monuments only; there never left it completely, so as the ex- ber, for Slavkov. The battle took place memorial events have ever since been is also the Brno Exhibition Grounds, hibition space, it has been functioning on 2nd December 1805 at Austerlitz organized annually. Traditionally, the much newer space, but matching the perfectly up to nowadays. Every year, (Slavkov, in contemporary Czech), and main programme takes place at Aus- former in its importance for urban life. more than fifty events take place here it was Emperor Napoleon that won terlitz and on the Austerlitz battlefield. Since its creation (1928), it has served – such as trade fairs, exhibitions, or over the Russian and Austrian armies. If you set off on the military field, you as an example of modern architecture, concerts. It is the autumnal Interna- The idea of organizing a memorial will experience a display of battle tur- which puts emphasis on moderate tional Engineering Fair that is the best event at the occasion of the 200th moil under the Santon hill, and the proportions and disposition, on im- known. However, the Grounds host anniversary of the battle originated in reverential event at the Peace Monu- maculate and audacious construction, cultural events, too – the regular Brno 1998. The Austerlitz 2005 project was ment, place of toughest battle fights. and elaborated details. The oldest Majales Student Celebration, or con- born, which struggled to promote the exhibition object is the 19th-century certs of great bands (KISS, the Rolling Bauer’s little chateau; the Pavilion A, Stones). 15 THE MASARYK CIRCUIT 12 THE MORAVIAN KARST AND THE GRAND PRIX SINGLETRAIL +420 546 123 300 www.automotodrombrno.cz +420 731 462 595 [email protected] www.singlekras.cz The Czech adrenaline-works – there is there is, in the vicinity of its last curve, A kingdom for a bike! And especially Karst, they never take much of a direct no more fitting name for the atmos- a small track. This one is seasonally in the Moravian Karst... has been add- line, or much of going up and down. phere ruling over the Masaryk circuit. open to public, and serves for races ed on the board at the Olšovec car The trails (28 kilometres in full) are The world-class race course is to be of forceful go-karts and entertaining campsite – supposedly, a luckless per- built in such places so as to alter tilt- found in the middle of the woods, in pitbikes. Moreover, the area compris- son was giving way to their despera- ed ways and terrain waves. As to the the outskirts of Brno, near the quarter es a multifunctional driving centre tion. Yes, if this is the place of your hol- sights, stop, for instance, in one of the of Žebětín. Every year, the Masaryk where drivers may attend slide les- iday, don’t leave your bikes at home. karst caves or at the Macocha abyss. In circuit hosts the Grand Prix of the sons or other courses on safe driving. On the three tours of different levels the base car campsite, there is a wide Czech Republic of the MotoGP world The single-track fans can make use of of difficulty – the so-called singletrails range of services for all bikers: a tour- championship, and other prestigious the offers made by six types of driv- –, all family can prove their biking ist centre, a test centre, a full-sprung motorbike and car series. One of these ing schools, among which each mo- skills. Singletrails are one-way natural bike hire service, refreshments, a bike races is BOSS GP, within which you torcyclist will choose what fits them bikeways which are built, according to shop, a fix shop, parking lots... the rea- can spot Formula 1 single-seaters. The best. The facilities are completed with a precise set of methods, by the expe- son to scrawl on boards, in case you Masaryk circuit offers all engine-holics a theme restaurant and a four-star rienced experts in the local terrain. In leave something at home, has thus an option for a further adrenaline ex- GRID Hotel. the hills and woods of the Moravian disappeared. perience. Except for the main track,

36 37 MORAVIAN AND SILESIAN TOP ATTRACTIONS 1 The Moravian–Silesian The Olomouc The Zlín The Southern Moravia 3 3 2 Region Region Region Region 2 5 4 1. Dolní oblast Vítkovice 1. The Cancer Valley Dance Hall 1. Velehrad and Modrá 1. The Lednice-Valtice Complex Praha Jeseník 2. The Kopřivnice Technical Museum 2. Rejvíz and the Mariahilf 2. The Buchlovice Chateau 2. The Moravian Karst 13 3. The Hlučín-Darkovičky Pilgrimage Site and the Buchlov Castle 3. The Brno Villa Quarteto Fortification Area 3. The Rychleby Paths 3. Uherské Hradiště 4. Mikulov Krnov 4. Michal Coalmine in Ostrava 4. The Forest Bar 4. The Baťa Canal 5. The Rotunda of St. Catherine, 7 6 11 12 5. The Kunín Chateau 5. The International Climb up 5. The White Carpathians Znojmo underground Velké Losiny 6. The Hradec nad Moravicí Chateau the Králický Sněžník 6. Kroměříž 6. Moravian Wine Trails Bruntál Šumperk 7. The Hukvaldy Castle 6. Velké Losiny Paper Manufacture 7. The Hostýn Hills and Holy Hostýn 7. ArcheoPark Pavlov Opava 3 8. The Sovinec Castle 7. The Angelarium 8. Zlín (not only) Baťa´s 8. The Baťa Canal 6 Hlučín 9. Štramberk 8. The Olomouc Cheese Museum 9. Vizovice 9. Strážnice – Folklore and the Hradec nad 10. The Beskydy Mountains 9. The Bezděkov Lavender 10. The Luhačovice Spa Open-Air Museum 8 Moravicí 1 4 15 Ostrava and Lysá hora Farmstead 11. South Wallachia 10. The Pernštejn Castle Mohelnice 9 11. The Jeseníky Mountains 10. The Haná Venice 12. The Bečva Bikeway 11. Podyjí National Park 8 12 Havířov and Praděd 11. The Litovel Brewery Excursion 13. The Wallachian Open-Air Museum 12. The Moravian Karst Singletrail Šternberk 15 Bouzov 10 11 14 Frýdek Místek 12. Karlova Studánka 12. Šternberk – a Castle, a Monastery, 14. The Javorníky and the Kohútka 13. The Battle of Austerlitz Třinec 13. The Těšín Silesia and Hrčava and Fast Cars 15. Velké Karlovice 14. The Brno Exhibition Centre 5 2 7 14. The Odra Region and the Odra 13. The Staré Město Fortress Area 15. The Masaryk Circuit 9 Kopřivnice Natural Reserve 14. The Čechy pod Kosířem Chateau and the Grand Prix Olomouc 14 Hranice 15. Colours of Ostrava - The Golden 15. The Mysterious Plumlov Chateau Lipník nad 10 13 12 Bečvou Spike - The NATO Days 15 13 Valašské 10 Prostějov Meziříčí Rožnov pod Přerov Radhoštěm 7 TOP MERKWÜRDIGKEITEN VON MÄHREN UND SCHLESIEN Blansko 2 12 15 6 Vsetín 14 12 Kroměříž Die Mährisch-Schlesische Die Region Olomouc Die Region Zlín Die Südmährische Vyškov 8 Region Region 3 14 9 1. Tanzsaal im Račí Tal 1. Velehrad und Modrá 15 13 Zlín Vizovice 11 1. Dolní oblast Vítkovice und die 2. Rejvíz und der Wallfahrtsort 2. Das Schloss Buchlovice, 1. Areal Lednice-Valtice Brno Otrokovice Welt der Technologie Ostrava Mariahilf die Burg Buchlov 2. Der Mährische Karst 10 2. Das Technische Museum Tatra 3. Das Brünner Villaquartet 2 1 3. Rychlebské und Lipovské 3. Uherské Hradiště 3 Luhačovice in Kopřivnice Radwege 4. Der Baťa-Kanal 4. Mikulov Uherské 3. Das Areal der CS 4. Die Bar im Wald 5. Weiße Karpaten 5. St.-Katharina-Rotunde, Hradiště Befestigungsanlage Znaimer Untergrund 4 5. Internationale Wanderung 6. Kroměříž Pohořelice 8 Hlučín-Darkovičky zum Gipfel Králický Sněžník 7. Das Gebirge Hostýn 6. Mährische Weinwege 4. Das Bergwerk Michal Ostrava 7. Archäopark Pavlov 9 N 6. Die Fabrik für handgeschöpftes und St. Hostýn Vranov nad 5 5 Dyjí 11 5. Das Schloss Kunín Papier Velké Losiny 8. Zlín (nicht nur) von Baťa 8. Der Baťa-Kanal 6 7 6 12 Znojmo 4 Hodonín 6. Das Schloss Hradec nad Moravicí 7. Andělárium 9. Vizovice 9. Strážnice –die Folklore 6 Mikulov 7. Die Burg Hukvaldy 8. Das Museum der Olmützer 10. Der Kurort Luhačovice und das Freilichtmuseum 1 Lednice W E 8. Die Burg Sovinec 10. Die Burg Pernštejn Quargeln 11. Die südliche Walachei Valtice Břeclav 9. Štramberk 9. Lavendelbauernhof in Bezděkov 12. Bečva-Radweg 11. Der Nationalpark Podyjí 10. Beskiden und Lysá hora 10. Stadtfest Hanakische Venedig 13. Walachisches Freilichtmuseum 12. Der Mährischen Karst Singletrail S 11. Altvatergebirge und Praděd 11. Ausflug zur Litovel-Brauerei 14. Javorníky und Kohútka 13. Die Schlacht bei Slavkov 12. Karlova Studánka 12. Šternberk – das Schloss, das Kloster 15. Velké Karlovice 14. Das Brünner Messegelände 13. Das Teschner Schlesien und Hrčava und schnelle Autos 15. Der Masaryk-Ring 14. Die Region Poodří 13. Die Grenzfestungen Staré Město und Grand Prix 15. Colours of Ostrava, Golden Spike, 14. Das Schloss Čechy Pod Kosířem die Nato-Tage 15. Das mystische Schloss Plumlov

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