Znojmo Photo: Znojmo

Near the Austrian border is quite large historic town of Znojmo, founded in 1055 river Die. A large settlement, turned into the capital of Moravia, was short-lived: 1145 year it was completely destroyed. However favourable the place was empty for long. In the early thirteenth century king Przemyslaw Otakar I ordered to revive the once glorious city of Znojmo.

Unfortunately, not all historical buildings have been preserved to our time. In 1945 many of them were destroyed by airstrikes. Very badly damaged the historic town Hall. It was only the bell tower and cellars, in which they kept a stock of wine. Survived the Church of St. Nicholas, which was built in 1348 in the Gothic form. He is considered the town's main Church. Beside him is a tall chapel of St. Wenceslas, the observation deck which is accessed.

The great interest of the local castle, which was rebuilt in the XI century Fort. In the nineteenth century it was given to the hospital for the military, and then donated to the local history Museum, the collections of which are in it now. The composition of the Palace complex includes the rotunda of St. Kateřina – only structure that has survived from the time of the přemyslid family. Part of its walls are covered with valuable paintings 1134. The ancient artist depicted the owners of the castle and some biblical scenes.

Other city attractions include the Capuchin monastery, founded in the XIII century and closed during the Church reforms of Joseph II. Now in its premises exhibits of Zoological and archaeological exhibitions.

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