Tourism in South Moravia: Baroque castles, limestone caves, historic monuments

This aristocratic lodge from 1802 stands near a lake in the historic Lednice gardens, featuring a decorative exterior and period furniture inside.

This regional zoo spans 7.5 hectares and houses 150 animal species, including seals, monkeys, and large cats in naturalistic enclosures.

The wine cellars of Archlebov are underground facilities dug into the hillside where local winemakers produce and store their wines made from regional grape varieties.

This limestone cave extends 50 meters below the surface and features various geological formations, with an underground lake at its deepest level.

This limestone hill rises 363 meters above sea level and features a bell tower chapel dedicated to Saint Sebastian. Visitors can access the site through stone stairs leading to the summit.

This Romanesque rotunda from the 11th century contains wall paintings depicting the Přemyslid dynasty. The circular structure stands as one of the oldest Christian monuments in Moravia.

The museum houses historical fire engines, equipment, and uniforms from 1850 to present day. The exhibition includes restored vehicles and documents about regional fire brigades.

Built in the 17th century, this castle features an oval hall with frescoes and period furniture. The structure stands 76 meters above the Dyje river on granite rock.

This 1805 battlefield features monuments marking the conflict between French, Russian and Austrian armies, with a museum detailing military strategies and equipment.

The palace holds a collection of central European paintings, decorated halls with frescoes, and gardens featuring a network of ponds and geometric flower beds.

The estate includes a decorated interior with period furniture, French gardens with statues, a riding school, and original horse stables from the 18th century.

The Pálava Hills rise on a limestone relief where medieval castle ruins remain. These hills provide hiking trails that pass through forests and vineyards. This area serves as a habitat for protected plant species and hosts nesting sites of rare birds.

This underground network covers 92 square kilometers and includes more than 1,100 caves. Four of them are accessible to visitors and feature underground rivers as well as limestone formations.

The Rajhrad Monastery, founded in 1048 by Benedictines, preserves 65,000 volumes in its library and hosts a museum dedicated to literature. The current buildings date from 1739 and feature Baroque architecture.

The Strachotín Wine Route connects local wineries over an 8-kilometer stretch through vineyards and arable land between the villages of Strachotín and Dolní Věstonice.

The Libušinka observation tower stands 20 meters tall on the Děvín hill. From its summit, this wooden structure offers views of the Pálava hills and the border line with Austria.

Exhibition complex with vintage cars, computer technology, steam engines, textile machines, and scientific instruments documenting industrial development since the 1800s.