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CZ, Moravian Karst - Limestone Beauty

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Published: 15.10.2015

Please accept our invitation to the Moravian Karst, one of the most important karst territories in Europe. Get amazed by beautiful Devonian limestone, underground as well as surface karst formations, and beautiful caves. This protected area is one of the most important tourist locality in the Czech Republic . It gives you views of the famous Macocha Abyss, a boat ride through Punkevni caves, or tours to other unique caves hiding grandiose domes and dripstones. Nature trails, massive gorge, and mysterious natural localities are what is waiting for you there.

Text and photo: Oskár Mažgút

CZ, Teplice nad Becvou – Aragonite Caves of Zbrasov

Published: 19.2.2017

During our last visit to Teplice nad Becvou, we saw the spa town, enjoyed its healing water, and made a trip to the deepest abyss in teh world - the Hranice Abyss. Yet we skipped a visit to another unique phenomenna in Europe. This one is even a national nature landmark.

CZ, Olomouc – The City of Unique Sights II

Published: 22.2.2017

Last week we started with our tour around Olomouc. We briefly told you about its history. The point of start was Horni square. The Holy Trinity column, and the town hall with a tower belong to its main landmarks.

CZ, Svaty Kopecek – The Place of Faith and Rest

Published: 12.2.2017

Place of pilgrimage have some sort of indescribable atmosphere and it lures thousands to visit this place. Not long ago we enjoyed the beauty of Svaty Hostyn. This place has magic. Perhaps this is the reason for our later decision to visit yet another important site of pilgrimage in the Czech Republic - Svaty Kopecek.

CZ, Bystrice pod Hostynem – Town of Bended Furniture

Published: 5.2.2017

After visiting the pilgrimage place Holy Hostýn we could not miss even three kilometers remote sites town Bystřice pod Hostýnem, which is famous for the production bentwood furniture. Of course the furniture is far from everything this town has to offer.

CZ, Rymice – A Historic Village

Published: 1.2.2017

11 kilometers from Holesov, there is the village of Rymice with lures such as folk architecture.

CZ, Holesov – History, Historical Figures and Landmarks

Published: 29.1.2017

On the western edge of the Hostyn Hills, in Kromeriz district, there is a small town of Holesov. The town is known for its early Baroque chateau and its grandiose French style park as well as for its well-known jewish community in the past.

CZ, Svaty Hostyn – Site of Pilgrimage

Published: 25.1.2017

This time we are about to visit the highest situated Marian pilgrimage site in Moravia. For centuries, it has attracted pilgrims from near as well as from afar. The place we talk about is Svaty Hostyn.

CZ, Teplice nad Becvou – A Spa Amids Rich Nature

Published: 7.12.2016

Not a long time ago we enjoyed the town of Hranice. Several hours of walk later we moved on. Again, we parked our in Teplice nad Becvou, one of the most important spa areas in the Czech Republic.

CZ, Olomouc – A City of Unique Sights III

Published: 1.3.2017

Upon seeing Dolni and Zerotinovo squares, we walked down several streets and found ourselves on Horni square again. Church of St Moritz is located near to it.

CZ, Olomouc – The City of Unique Sights IV

Published: 8.3.2017

We left Republiky sqaure for St Wenceslas Cathedral situated on Wenceslas square. The cathedral houses Roman Catholic archdiocesis of Olomouc. The grandiose Romanesque/Gothic structure has some Baroque features and rich decoration of sculptures. It is true jaded gem of the city.

CZ, Rudice – Unknown Gem of the Moravian Karst – VIDEO

Published: 16.5.2024

Most of you know Macochu, Punkevní Cave or Býčí skála. However, the Moravian Karst offers other beautiful places and Rudice is undoubtedly one of them. A unique Rudice sinkhole, Kolíbky rocks or an old windmill awaits you in them.

CZ, Beautiful Places in the Land of Stories I

Published: 22.5.2019

Today we visit beautiful and mysterious places surrounded by forests, underground caves and tree-top paths.

CZ, Luhacovice – Beautiful Spas and Interesting Surroundings II

Published: 16.8.2017

After the introduction to Luhacovice and local world famous spa, we visit some local cultural, nature, and historic sights. We are going to travel within the regions of unique Valassko, hospitable Slovacko and fertile Hana.

CZ: Znojmo – Wine, Cucumbers, and Fascinating History – VIDEO

Published: 19.7.2023

There is beautiful historical town of Znojmo near the border with Austria on the south of Moravia. It became famous for its wine and cucumbers. Only few know that you can find here, for instance, the relic of St Bonifac, many Middle-Ages landmarks, and that popular TEDx conferences take place there. Let's see Znojmo throughour article and the lense of our videocamera.

CZ: Podivin – A Forgotten Town Near Lednice – VIDEO

Published: 24.10.2024

We are going to conclude our mini-series on Lednice-Valtice cultural landscape in podivin. It is a small town on the way to D2 freeway. This town doesn´t belong to the compound. However, it would be a missed opportunity to not to see it. A uniqe Jewish wedding ceremonial hall or Januv castle (a Liechtenstein structure imitating historical architectonic styles) are just a few to name some landmarks. We are not completely sure how the name Podivin came into existence…

CZ: Valtice – Moravian Capital of Wine – VIDEO

Published: 5.7.2016

It was a forgotten borderline town. Nobody would travel there. Today, it is a growing center of wine where many talented people work. Valtice town is, like Lednice, part of the UNESCO world heritage. Apart from beautiful Renaissance-Baroque chateau or a park, there is the famous Wine Saloon, two beautiful churches, a number of interesting houses, as well as several buildings scattered across the Lednice-Valtice cultural landscape. We recommend you to spend at least couple of hours in Valtice while on you are on your trip across south Moravia. However, the best would be to spend a whole day there.

CZ, Cerna Hora – The Beer Town

Published: 27.5.2022

Cerna Hora, a town of about 2000 (20 kilometers from Brno at the edge of Boskovicka Brazda) is situated in the Blansko district. Surrounded with beautiful forests, the town is famous for its brewery. We take a look at other places you shouldn’t miss as well.

CZ, Moravian Karst: Balcarka – The Cave of Greatest Dripstones

Published: 1.8.2024

Today we conclude our tour in the Moravian Karst. We visit the Balcarka cave near Ostrov u Macochy village. This cave hides the greatest dripstones. Also, it is the most popular to visit. It unravels its 15 thousand years of history of human settlement. So lets go inside!

CZ, Moravian Karst–Macocha Nature Trail III

Published: 25.7.2024

Last week we got finally closer to our goal – the fabulous Macocha gorge. First we took a look at it when we were at Dolni Mustek. Then we went up to see its glory from above from Horni Mustek.

CZ, Moravian Karst – Macocha Nature Trail II

Published: 18.7.2024

Our walk along the Macocha Nature trail led us to the bottom cable car station which was launched in May 1995. We found ourselves at the altitude of about 361 meters. Our goal was Horni Mustek above the Macocha abyss. Horni Mustek is more than 130 meters higher.

CZ, Moravian Karst – Macocha Nature Trail I

Published: 11.7.2024

Today we continue in our journey across the Moravian Karst. We have explored the Katerinska Cave and returned to Skalni Mill. Then we took an asphalt road towards the bottom station of the cable car. The cable car was supposed to take us up to the famous and popular Macocha Gorge.

CZ, Moravian Karst– Katerinska Cave

Published: 4.7.2024

We had paid our visit the House of Nature once we reached Skalni mill, a locality near Blansko district town, also thought about as the entrance to the Moravian Karst. We had also seen some of its surrounding. The trail going to the Katerinska cave is right behind this recently opened exhibition.

CZ, Blansko – Rocky Mill

Published: 27.6.2024

Once we introduced you the new interactive exhibition in the Moravian Karst Nature House we move bit further. Today we talk about our starting locality which is called Rocky Mill. This one is unique for many reasons.

CZ, Blansko: The Nature House of the Moravian Karst

Published: 20.6.2024

In the heart of the Moravian Karst (at the junction of the Dry and Desolate Gully) near the site called Skalní mlýn, they have opened a unique permanent interactive exhibition - House of Nature of the Moravian Karst, which will guide you through the history and development of this area in a truly unconventional way.

CZ, Rajec-Jestrebi – Chateau Town in South Moravia

Published: 8.8.2024

Only five kilometers from the district capital of Blansko there is Rajec-Jestrebi, a town of 3.5 thousand by the Svitava River. This town is the northern gateway to the Moravian Karst however also a town where a beautiful chateau is located.

CZ, Blansko – The Heart of the Moravian Karst I

Published: 23.5.2024

The Moravian Karst is undoubtedly the most beautiful area in the Czech Republic. Blansko, a town offering many historical, cultural, nature, and other sights, is located right there. It is also an ideal destination for a trip for couple of days for its great life in culture and perfect sport opportunities.

CZ, Blansko – The Heart of the Moravian Karst II

Published: 30.5.2024

Today we look again into the beautiful city in the heart of beautiful nature. Yes, we talk about Blansko, the entrance to the Moravian Karst. But it is not only that. It is a place of fascinating sights we take look at on the following lines.

CZ: Lednice Chateau – Liechtensteins’ Unique Project– VIDEO

Published: 28.6.2016

Only some places can in beauty equal Prague. Lednice-Valtice cultural landscape – especially Lednice chateau – is such a place. It really deserves its place in the UNESCO’s cultural heritage list. The House of Liechtenstein realized a unique project for their time and there is almost nothing like this in the world. Come and see with us a small share of what waits for you in Lednice.

CZ: Rajhrad – A Town of One of the Most Beautiful Cloisters in Moravia – VIDEO

Published: 9.4.2024

Just several kilometers south from Brno there is Rajhrad, a beautiful wine-growing town. There is a unique Benedictine cloister and adjacent to it the Memorial of literature in Moravia. Also, there St Peter and Paul church. To us, Rajhrad is an ideal place for a one-day trip from Brno either by train, car or bike. In summer, one afternoon is enough to enjoy it.

CZ, Brno – The Capital of Moravia I

Published: 15.8.2024

It has been a long time since our last visit to the second largest city in the Czech Republic – Brno. This historical “capital” of Moravia is located on the confluence of the Svratka and Svitava rivers. It has been an important center of culture, justice, and education.

CZ, Adamov – Stara Hut Frantiska

Published: 27.1.2016

We concluded our walk in Adamov at a restaurant. Then we set off to Josefovske Valley in the lower reaches of Krtinsky Stream about 3 kilometers away. There is a conservation area where one can learn on recent history of the territory

CZ, Adamov – A Town Bound to Iron

Published: 20.1.2016

In our journeys in the region of South Moravia we stopped at Adamov, a town situated 12 kilometers from Brno. Surrounded by forests the town is located on the confluence of the Svitava and Krtinsky creek. It has a population of 4.5 thousand.

CZ, Blansko – In the Heart of the Moravian Karst IV

Published: 13.6.2024

Upon seeing the marvels of architecture in Blansko – the wooden church, chateau, Jezek’s bridge – today our goal are not only some other sghts. We also talk about the social life in the city.

CZ, Blansko – The Heart of the Moravian Karst III

Published: 6.6.2024

Once we visited Blansko chateau and St Martin church we set off to a wooden structure. We spotted it when we observed the town. This structure is a church which actually doesn’t fit in the city’s architecture.