This voluptuous beauty made of burnt clay brought world-class commotion to a small South Moravian village. What is it that makes her so fascinating?
Both a legend and careful scientific research arose from the remains of a prehistoric hearth. This figure of a naked woman comes from the Upper Paleolithic, dating back to the period 29,000–25,000 BC, and is the oldest known ceramic statuette in the world! The finding refuted the assumption that people in the Paleolithic did not yet know pottery.
It was in the summer of 1925 when the team of archaeologist Karel Absolon discovered the Venus together with some animal figures in Dolní Věstonice. This sparked a sensation among scholars, as this place proved to have been a settlement of prehistoric colonists and many other findings confirmed the uniqueness and the extent of the whole area.
Moravské zemské muzeum takes care of the legacy of this unique finding and is currently reconstructing the exhibition directly in Dolní Věstonice. An archaeo-trail that is three and a half kilometres long leads through the whole area up to Pavlov. Get to know the Paleolithic during five stops in the beautiful scenery of Pálava. You will hardly be closer to nature anywhere else.
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Where else can you find out about the forebears of the Slavs within the famous historical region of Great Moravia than in one of its largest settlements?
This Baroque beauty invites you to luxurious opulent interiors, to a walk in the chateau garden and you probably won’t be able to resist some wine-tasting.
The ruins of a castle does not necessarily mean that the place is in ruins! This is definitely true of the castle ruins in Boskovice.
One of the main landmarks of Brno, with its famous dungeon and summer amphitheatre, and a great place for a stroll overlooking the city. Welcome to Špilberk, or Špilas as the locals call it.
Do you find events of long ago boring? A visit to Pavlov will turn you into a real fan of prehistory! Your kids will remember this spectacular exhibition for a long time to come.
One of the oldest and most romantic castles in the Czech Republic. Instead of going up a steep hill, you will go down a steep hill to get to it. Can you believe it?
A large reservoir and a huge castle. Explore one of the largest Moravian castle areas within sight of Brno.
Just as they have Karlštejn in Bohemia, we have Pernštejn in Moravia. It’s hard to find a more photogenic castle!
The pearl of South Moravia, one of the most visited places in the country, a UNESCO gem. And with a bunch of other tourist attractions around it.
A beautiful chateau, and a beautiful chateau park behind it. Not only during the Napoleonic era was it worth coming here.
One of the landmarks of the battlefield of the famous Battle of the Three Emperors, where you can truly absorb the atmosphere of the events of the memorable year 1805.
You will see it on a hill from far away. This majestic castle will show you the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles.
