City: Moravia
Top Things to do in Moravia
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What to do and see in Moravia, Czech Republic: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
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. Moravian Karst
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 202 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 StevenT445 - Issaquah, United States
We drove from Bruno and it took about 40 minutes. The cave tour lasts about an hour. Starts with a walk thru some of the best limestone flows we have seen and ends with an almost km long boat ride to the exit tunnel. This area has several caves within 30 minutes drive. We were able to do two since we got a late start. If in Bruno this is a great day out into the surrounding area. We were there in September and tours started at 900 and ended at 1600 for all caves. Keep this in mind if trying to go to multiple caves. Also the schedule really drops off in October and more again in November. The tours all started at the top of the hour.
2. ZOO and Castle Zlin - Lesna
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5.0 based on 455 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 219denisag - Luhacovice, Czech Republic
Perfect day in marvellous place, long pathways, everything clean, many WCs and fastfood, interesting animals, nice castle in the middle of the ZOO, interesting tour inside the castle and also interesting programmes with feeding animals
3. Obora Holedna
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5.0 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By buziawteczu - Szczecin, Poland
We've been there in December but the best time to visit this place would be most probably the summertime. Prepare for some small hiking. We were not ready for that but despite all the sweat it was worth to see it all. You will see some wild animals but don't be deceived by some comments about bringing the food for them. Don't do it. We bought a full package of carrots and...it turned out to be a huge mistake. You can't feed animals there. If you do it remember about 5k CZK you may pay for it (fine). I recommend this place to literally everyone who likes to stay healthy ???????? And don't bring food for animals!!!!!! ????
4. Vila Stiassni
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5.0 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By UGM_BRNO - Brno, Czech Republic
I was lucky being invited to visit this Brno villa designed by Ernst Wiesner while rooms were full of flowers arranged by contemporary floral designers. One more thing attracted my attention - the fashion parade - hommage to Elsa Schiaparelli. My friend and me had our hats on as well and we applauded to beautiful ladies and their creations. We had enjoyed the inspiring moments and wish you to have the fall of grace too.
5. Vinarstvi Medek
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5.0 based on 29 reviews
Father and son-in-law: two allergy-prone guys who make natural wine that makes them feel great. Non-filtered wine with an absolute bare minimum of sulphure, fermenting on wild yeast, maturing on fine sediments, no extras added. Would you come for a wine tasting? Most favorite tasting is for 550 CZK per person, it's about 3 hours of chat over 12-15 samples of our wines. It's best to order your visit in advance — we hate that situation when we can't give you all the love you need because we already have another group in the cellar. Mr. Medek understands Russian (and speaks a bit also), Mrs. Medek speaks German and Jaromir, their son-in-law speaks English. We can also hire interprets to French or Russian if ordered in advance.
Reviewed By K8284TUadamk - Prague, Czech Republic
Very friendly service - our host Jarek was informative, easy-going, inspiring and spoke perfect English. Definitely would recommend to anyone interested in spending a great evening in a small, family-run wine cellar.
6. Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul
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4.5 based on 1,031 reviews
This neo-Gothic cathedral is famous for the bells that always ring noon at 11 A.M., a tradition that dates back to a 1645 siege by the Swedes.
Reviewed By thejonpage - London, United Kingdom
1. Having occupied the hilltop at the southern corner of Brno and with both towers open to the public (requires ticket), the cathedral offers a magnificent view to the city (only the Spilberk Castle’s watchtower offers a more comprehensive outlook in this respect, having occupied another hill more overlooking to the whole city). 2. The church dates back to the 11th century but the main building and artistic elements are developed much later. The interior is built by the 18th-century Baroque architect, M Grimm. 3. Having finished the main halls, you’ll realize you can’t find the entrance to the towers. For to reach that entrance you’ll have to brace the snow again – enter through a side-gate outside. Ticket office to both the towers and treasury to be found mid-way as you walk up the stairs. 4. It is not uncommon for cathedrals to showcase their treasury. And it is even more strategic to include it as part of your tower ticket. 5. As you go up the flights of stairs, exhibition boards will tell you how the church comes into its being, how the bells are to be used three times a day to indicate the prayer times, the shortening of the southern tower to make the two equally attractive, and so on. 6. And then the same boards appear again and again repeating themselves on the top decks. So that you’ll not be excused to miss a single detail. 7. After you’ve visited one of the towers, go through the door to reach the opposite side. The corridor can be in complete darkness if the doors on both sides are closed. 8. On both sides of the corridor there is a trick step to punish the hasty and those with Vitamin-A Deficiency. ‘Be careful’. 1. Having occupied the hilltop at the southern corner of Brno and with both towers open to the public (requires ticket), the cathedral offers a magnificent view to the city (only the Spilberk Castle’s watchtower offers a more comprehensive outlook in this respect, having occupied another hill more overlooking to the whole city). 2. The church dates back to the 11th century but the main building and artistic elements are developed much later. The interior is built by the 18th-century Baroque architect, M Grimm. 3. Having finished the main halls, you’ll realize you can’t find the entrance to the towers. For to reach that entrance you’ll have to brace the snow again – enter through a side-gate outside. Ticket office to both the towers and treasury to be found mid-way as you walk up the stairs. 4. It is not uncommon for cathedrals to showcase their treasury. And it is even more strategic to include it as part of your tower ticket. 5. As you go up the flights of stairs, exhibition boards will tell you how the church comes into its being, how the bells are to be used three times a day to indicate the prayer times, the shortening of the southern tower to make the two equally attractive, and so on. 6. And then the same boards appear again and again repeating themselves on the top decks. So that you’ll not be excused to miss a single detail. 7. After you’ve visited one of the towers, go through the door to reach the opposite side. The corridor can be in complete darkness if the doors on both sides are closed. 8. On both sides of the corridor there is a trick step to punish the hasty and those with Vitamin-A Deficiency. ‘Be careful’. ~master jonjon
7. Old Town Hall
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4.5 based on 324 reviews
A significant historical building in the centre of Brno. Today, the Old Town Hall serves mainly cultural purposes, as it houses a gallery, an information centre, and a permanent exhibition on its history. In summer, you can visit its historical halls and climb up the 63-metre tower to enjoy an impressive view of Brno from the top. The courtyard serves as a venue for various concerts, festivals, theatre performances, and film screenings. Enter its arched passage through the portal beneath the legendary Late Gothic turret by sculptor Anton Pilgram. In the passage, you can see two items from other famous Brno legends: a crocodile, also called the Brno dragon, and a wheel. The courtyard beyond, with Renaissance arcades from the end of the 16th century, was built by Italian designers, and later modifications are the result of its Early Baroque renovations. The Old Town Hall served its original purpose until 1935 when the authorities moved to the New Town Hall located at Dominican Square.
Reviewed By thejonpage - London, United Kingdom
... when the authorities moved to – surprise! – the New Town Hall. 1. Besides holding cultural/musical events, when you get on the middle floor you'll also see a permanent exhibition on the architect-sculptor behind the design - Anton Pilgram, a thriving period for him from the late 15th to the 16th century. Long story short – he worked and studied in places like Strasbourg and Vienna and brought back a Central-European late gothic style to Brno. 2. Go up the tower for a great outlook especially the Zelny Square and the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. ~master jonjon
8. Villa Tugendhat
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4.5 based on 670 reviews
This modernist landmark is an outstanding example of the international architectural style that flourished in 1920s Europe.
Reviewed By MacAli61 - Brno, Czech Republic
The Villa of Greta and Fritz Tugendhat, designed by the architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and built in 1929–1930, is a monument of modern architecture, and is the only example of modern architecture in the Czech Republic inscribed in the list of UNESCO World Cultural Heritage sites.
9. New City Hall Viewing Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 301 reviews
At 73 meters, the tower offers sweeping views of the Ostrava basin, the mountains of Beskydy to the south, the Jeseniky mountains to the west and the Upper Silesian plateau to the east.
Reviewed By milis2013 - Prague, Czech Republic
The building itself is generous and the tower invites... Come in and look! No exhausting climbing numbers of steps...you will get up comfortably by lift and see the whole region: the city, the mines and ironworks, the famous football stadium Bazaly as well as the beautiful Ostravice river, the Beskydy mountains and even Poland neighbours! To visit Ostrava means to see it first from this tower. In order to get the idea of the whole region and of the city!
