South Moravia combines historic sites, natural formations, and cultural monuments that reflect centuries of history. This region of the Czech Republic is home to castles such as Vranov nad Dyjí, perched 76 meters above the Dyje River, and the aristocratic estate of Lednice with its 19th-century gardens. The Turold limestone caves near Mikulov extend 50 meters underground, while the Svatý Kopeček hill offers a vista from its 363-meter altitude. Visitors can explore ancient religious buildings such as the Sainte-Catherine Rotunda of Znojmo, dating from the 11th century with its dynastic frescoes, or the Archiepiscopal Palace Complex of Kroměříž which houses collections of paintings and geometric gardens. The region also features specialized museums like the firefighters museum in Přibyslav, the Hodonín Zoo covering 7.5 hectares, and the wine cellars of Archlebov carved into the hill. The Slavkov u Brna battlefield commemorates the events of 1805 with memorials and a military museum.
Lednice, Czech Republic
This aristocratic lodge from 1802 stands near a lake in the historic Lednice gardens, featuring a decorative exterior and period furniture inside.
Hodonín, Czech Republic
This regional zoo spans 7.5 hectares and houses 150 animal species, including seals, monkeys, and large cats in naturalistic enclosures.
Archlebov, Czech Republic
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.
Mikulov, Czech Republic
This limestone cave extends 50 meters below the surface and features various geological formations, with an underground lake at its deepest level.
Mikulov, Czech Republic
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.
Znojmo, Czech Republic
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.
Přibyslav, Czech Republic
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.
Vranov nad Dyjí, Czech Republic
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.
Slavkov u Brna, Czech Republic
This 1805 battlefield features monuments marking the conflict between French, Russian and Austrian armies, with a museum detailing military strategies and equipment.
Kroměříž, Czech Republic
The palace holds a collection of central European paintings, decorated halls with frescoes, and gardens featuring a network of ponds and geometric flower beds.
Milotice, Czech Republic
The estate includes a decorated interior with period furniture, French gardens with statues, a riding school, and original horse stables from the 18th century.
Pavlov, Czech Republic
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.
Blansko, Czech Republic
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.
Rajhrad, Czech Republic
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.
Strachotín, Czech Republic
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.
Klentnice, Czech Republic
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.
Brno, Czech Republic
Exhibition complex with vintage cars, computer technology, steam engines, textile machines, and scientific instruments documenting industrial development since the 1800s.