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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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.
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?
Formerly a Gothic castle and a Renaissance chateau today, this dominant feature of the town of Rosice rises atop a hill. It is home to a toy museum and an anti-nuclear shelter
A beautiful chateau, and a beautiful chateau park behind it. Not only during the Napoleonic era was it worth coming here.
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.
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.
Just as they have Karlštejn in Bohemia, we have Pernštejn in Moravia. It’s hard to find a more photogenic castle!
The Milotice Chateau is known as the pearl of Southeast Moravia. This complex of Baroque buildings and garden architecture, preserved to a unique extent, will soothe your soul.
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.
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.
You will see it on a hill from far away. This majestic castle will show you the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles.
Divided into areas representing the regions of Moravian Slovakia (known as Slovácko in Czech), the Strážnice Open-Air Museum will pleasantly take you through history, entertain children, and show you live folklore.
