City: Moravia
Top Things to do in Moravia
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10 Castles in Moravia That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
Restaurants in Moravia
1. Althan (Starhemberg) Palace
2. Sirotci hradek
3. Gardens and Castle at Kromeriz
4. Helfstyn Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By ruzha14 - Prague, Czech Republic
Immediately after purchasing the ticket, the guide said that Helfštýn Castle is one of the largest in Europe. During the tour, each visitor confirmed this. The castle is beautiful, about seven centuries old. The blacksmith decoration is beautiful.
5. Pernstejn Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By CJW913 - De Pere, United States
Located on a rock above the village of Nedvedice, and the rivers Svratka and Nedvedice, and about 25 miles northwest of Brno, this is one of the most beautiful of Moravian castles. It is also one of the biggest Gothic strongholds, and one the best preserved in the Czech Republic. It retains a domineering, medieval look as its towers, and ramparts loom over the countryside. It came to be known as the "Marble Castle" because of the marble-like stone used to frame the doors and windows. A creaky, wonderful place of many levels, its various sections are linked by a labyrinth of secret passages, corridors, and winding staircases (we climbed about 200 stairs on our tour). Each floor offers something marvelous to see. Some of the most interesting rooms include the Knights Hall and the Library, a masterpiece filled with remarkable Baroque bookcases holding 15,000 volumes, along with stuffed and mounted birds. During our tour, we not only learned about the history of the castle, we also felt the history. Pernštejn is not just a sight that is not to be missed. It is an unforgettable journey back in time.
6. Hukvaldy Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 77 reviews
7. Zamek Lednice
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 687 reviews
Reviewed By ford-ka-9-5 - Warsaw, Poland
The castle isn't exactly very old - it was built in mid-19th century in a place where castles had stood since the early Middle Ages. It is, however, a fine example of the Victorian passion for the Gothic architecture and as such decidedly deserves a visit if only to see how the princes of Liechtenstein lived and entertained. Reserve a whole day for the visit - apart from the castle itself (visits in guided groups with limited numer of tickets so get yours as soon as you arrive!), there is the greenhouse, the minaret, the park etc. etc. It will take the whole summer day to see it all but you won't regret it!
8. Archbishop’s Chateau and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By daviddJ3376XE
A large and spacious park beside the Archbishop’s Palace, these gardens are beautiful to just rest and relax in. There are little lakes and watercourses, a tiny zoo of sorts and a farm for petting animals. Little kiosks serve refreshments near the palace. Statuary and little architectural follies are interspersed amid the trees and flowers of the large gardens. Perfect for a relaxing stroll in Kromeriz.
9. Zamek Mikulov
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
Reviewed By justynaa2014 - Krakow, Poland
Worth going there because of three reasons: beautiful castle with panoramic view, outstanding quiet gardens and winery(!)
