Břeclav

Břeclav is an administrative district in South Moravia near the borders of Austria and Slovakia that coordinates governance across multiple municipalities. The territory spans diverse landscapes and contains various historical settlements scattered throughout.

The district took its current form in the early 2000s when multiple municipalities were brought under unified administration. Before that, the region served for centuries as a crossroads for trade and movement between neighboring kingdoms and territories.

The area contains the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape with Baroque and neo-Gothic palaces that visitors can see and explore while walking through the countryside.

The area is well served by motorway and railway connections that link it to major cities like Prague, Vienna, and Bratislava for convenient travel. Visitors should expect to use local transportation options to explore individual towns and sites within the district.

The district sits in one of the warmest regions of the Czech Republic with unusually mild conditions due to its location and elevation. These natural conditions have attracted and shaped different cultures and plant life throughout history.

Location: Břeclav District

Inception: January 1, 2003

Capital city: Břeclav

GPS coordinates: 48.78333,16.86667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:08