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Moravia (/mɔːˈreɪviə, -ˈrɑː-, moʊ-/ maw-RAY-vee-ə, -RAH-, moh-; Czech: Morava; German: Mähren (help·info); Polish: Morawy; Latin: Moravia) is a historical country in the Czech Republic (forming its eastern part) and one of the historical Czech lands, together with Bohemia and Czech Silesia. The medieval and early modern Margraviate of Moravia was a crown land of the Lands of the Bohemian Crown (from 1348 to 1918), an imperial state of the Holy Roman Empire (1004 to 1806), later a crown land of the Austrian Empire (1804 to 1867) and briefly also one of 17 former crown lands of the Cisleithanian part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire from 1867 to 1918. During the early 20th century, Moravia was one of the five lands of Czechoslovakia from 1918 to 1928; it was then merged with Czech Silesia, and eventually dissolved by abolition of the land system in 1949.
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1. ZOO and Castle Zlin - Lesna
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5 based on 323 reviews
Visit the Zlín ZOO and you won't be sorry! It is opened 365 days per year and it belongs among the most popular zoological Gardens in the country. Featuring extensive natural exhibition with flowing creeks and Waterfalls, a new Yucatan tropical hall, walk through exhibit and aviary, Chateau Lešna and beautiful park and animals offer an unforgettable experience and day-long fun and games for the whole family.
Reviewed By Erika K
One of the most beautiful Zoos I have seen. It is devides into areas characteristic of each continent. Several restaurants, icecream places, places to sit and let the kids play on a Playgrounds. There is a possibility to pet a sting ray so don´t miss that one or walking through kangaroos where you can see a cute albino one. Charming!
2. Zamek Lednice
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4.5 based on 470 reviews
Reviewed By Knyght1 - Carmichael, California
In the Czech Republic's countryside sits Lednice Castle. Not only is it interesting, it also has lovely Gardens and amazing green house containing exotic plants. It also has a minaret -- apparently built by the owner because the local authorities would not let him build what he wanted to build. Definitely worth a visit.
3. Moravian Karst
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5 based on 165 reviews
One of the best-explored limestone cave systems in Europe, Moravian Karst consists of several hundred caves in a densely wooded area with Canyons, underground rivulets and deep cliffs.
Reviewed By GneissGirl - Montreal, Canada
There is a large network of hiking paths in this area. All the paths are well made and well marked. We walked along the rim of a limestone ridge looking down to the Plunkva river and caves, which are well worth a visit. The escarpment is quite steep in places. Lots of local stories about mother-in-laws throwing son or daughter-in-laws off the edge. The thrown survived to get revenge. Lovely plantation woods to walk through and not too many people.
4. Wallachian Open Air Museum
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4.5 based on 159 reviews
Reviewed By VeraSK33 - Pilsen
We visited the museum in winter and although most of the buildings were closed, in the Wooden town (Dřevěné městečko) you can see some interiors. I definitely recommend to eat inside the Valašská vesnice where you can try local historical specialities in stylish pub.For children there is livestock. Nice is also the exposition comparing the history and modern date.
5. Dolni Vitkovice
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4.5 based on 365 reviews
In 1998 after 170 years of continuous production, the manufacturing of pig-iron in so-called Lower Area was discontinued. Vitkovice MACHINERY GROUP, the Moravian-Silesian Region and the Union of ,,The Lower Area of Vitkovice" now provide the visitors an opportunity of visit/tour of the area including Hlubina mine, coking plant, blast furnaces and the other technological facilities of metallurgical basic industry and energetics. Since 2002, the area of Hlubina mine, coking plant, and the blast furnaces has been a National Cultural Monument. In 2008, the Lower Area of Vitkovice was inscribed on the the European Cultural Heritage list. The objective of the reactivation project is not only to preserve the NCM but to give it a new, useful and modern face - by gradually changing the space and buildings of the NCM into the university, the research and development and cultural facility including free time zones. Visit us and you will see amazing technical heritage of the past and you will learn the great future of our National Cultural Monument! Vitkovice MACHINERY GROUP contributes with the visits to the National Cultural Monument to the fulfilment of the project titled Ostrava by means of visits - The European City of Culture.
Reviewed By HughJarres - London, United Kingdom
Fascinating to get up close to a bit of heavy-industrial history. Amazingly, there's no admission charge to wander around the rusting machinery and pipework of the former iron foundry. Tours are offered at Kč 190, but in Czech only and, as one reviewer has already noted, if that's not your lingo you're better off guiding yourself around and Reading the information boards, which are also in English. We did that, then paid Kč 200 to be taken to the top of the Bolt Tower (built on top of the 1911 blast furnace and weirdly named after Jamaican sprinter Usain, who has connections with Ostrava): the ticket includes a Kč 100 voucher to spend in the café up there, which is frankly an uncanny and unique experience, with spectacular views.
However, the Vítkovice experience could be so much better for the foreign visitor. Maybe the Czech guided tour covers this, but the wordy information boards assumed a knowledge of iron smelting and steel production that none of my party had, and we were desperate for some kind of visual explanation of how the various processes were carried out in these buildings around us. The place cries out for diagrams and illustrations, video reconstructions and historic footage, or maybe just some archive photos. And what about some living history? This iron works closed within living memory: we would love to hear from those who actually worked here telling what the experience was like. A huge missed opportunity.
The EU put money into the restoration: they should have insisted on a more imaginative explanation of this important heritage.
6. Bouzov Castle
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
Used by the Nazis as a Czech headquarters, this stronghold dates back to the 1300s.
Reviewed By Lohengrin74 - London, United Kingdom
One of the most spectacular Castles I have ever seen. Beautifully preserved former residence of the Order of the Teutonic Knights, confiscated by the communists and nationalized in 1940s. The architecture is breathtaking, the tours are very interesting and the views are just incredible. If you visit Olomouc, do stop by at this magical castle! Highly recommended...
7. Punkva Caves
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4.5 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By jrjanalf - Mullumbimby, Australia
We visited Blankso to access the Moravian Karst with Punkva Cave and the boat ride on the underground river the highlight. The formations in the cave were so many and varied. Shapes of waves, draped cloth, an angel and beautifully lit. Do not be put off by the stairs. Yes there are 100 of them going upward but there are two landings on which you can catch a breath and after that hardly any at all. We were not hurried along and could enjoy the experience. Looking up the Gorge was spectacular and the ride on the underground boat very otherworldly and definately to be experienced. Although the guides only speak Czech there is an English leaflet to peruse before the visit. Do take the little train up to the cave as it is approx a 2klm walk. We also visited Katarinska cave which has a history of bears and bats and is huge caverns. Our guide for this cave spoke in both Czech and English which was much appreciated.
8. Historic Centre of Telc
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4.5 based on 399 reviews
Reviewed By eilonglen - Ashkelon, Israel
We spent two nights in this tiny but lovingly restored Renaissance town, dating back to the 14th century and established as a water fortress by Zacharias of Hradek. Over the following centuries the ownership of the town passed through various prominent Czech families, ending with the Lichtensteins in the early 20th century.
Home to a mere 6000 permanent residents, this UNESCO-rated gem has been painstakingly revitalized to its original Baroque, Renaissance glory, resplendent in its pastel-hued facades and Sgraffito decor. Surrounded by numerous eateries and tiny souvenir shops, it has become a tourist favorite in the Bohemian/Moravian highlands.
The impressively-ample Namesti Zachariaste z Hradec (square) is graced with beautiful statuary and the magnificent Mariann column, as well as religiously-themed statuary and fish-pond. The square is dominated by the State Chateau at the far end and the soaring, 50 meter Tower of the Holy Spirit at the main arched entry-port.
A great pity that a totally-unnecessary private car-park was permitted to blight such a pristine historical treasure...
A must-visit when touring this part of the country.
9. Villa Tugendhat
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4.5 based on 520 reviews
This modernist landmark is an outstanding example of the international architectural style that flourished in 1920s Europe.
Reviewed By czert_michael - Brno, Czech Republic
You shouldn't miss this one if you're in Brno, since it's a finest piece of functionalist architecture of 1920s and it's designated world heritage site by UNESCO. I've never really been that much into functionalism, but it's amazing to see all those technological tweaks in an almost a century old building with a wonderful view of Brno. Loved it!
10. Archbishop’s Chateau and Gardens
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4.5 based on 136 reviews
Reviewed By Jitka L - Olomouc, Czech Republic
Visited the town on the way back home. We planned to visit the Archbishop´s chateau only but were offered the tour containing also the view from the chateau tower / 206 steps up and 206 steps down/ and visit of the Flower garden. The interiors of the chateau are well mantained and there is lots to see.
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