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Moravian Slovakia is synonymous with the beauty of Pálava, Chřiby and Bílé Karpaty and the majesty of the châteaux in Lednice, Mikulov, Milotice, Buchlovice and Bojkovice. It evokes the resistance of Buchlov and Malenovice Castles and the Great Moravian fortified settlements in Staré Město, Mikulčice and Pohansko. It is equated with the pilgrimage places of Velehrad, Žarošice and Holy Hill in Mikulov. Moravian Slovakia has abundant sites. You can find traces of mammoth hunters, the Ancient Romans, Great Moravia rulers, the Jews, châteaux builders and folk artists. Dolní Věstonice in the northern Pálava foothills became famous all over the world because of a burnt clay statue – the Venus of Dolní Věstonice. Mušov, located just several kilometers from Dolní Věstonice, gained fame because of an uncovered tomb of Germanic soldiers and the remains of an Ancient Roman settlement. Former centers of what used to the Great Moravia Empire can be found in the Morava River valley in Staré Město - Špitálky and Uherské Hradiště - Sady, Mikulčice - Valy and Břeclav - Pohansko. Jewish sites can be admired in Mikulov, Strážnice and Uherský Brod. Folk architecture sites can be found all over Moravian Slovakia. For the largest collections, go to Strážnice, Pavlov, Hrubá Vrbka, Vápenky and Vlčnov. The Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape area includes two opulent châteaux with parks and many structures that decorate the park’s vast area that spreads between Lednice and Valtice. It is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Lovers of sight-seeing and history can find many interesting buildings to tour and several specialized educational trails in Moravian Slovakia. Spring customs in the region culminate with the Ride of Kings (Jízda králů) during Whit Week. The only place where this spectacular fest still takes place is Vlčnov. The Bata Canal offers both an unconventional view of Moravian Slovakia and its romantic coves and new experiences. Whether you go for an hour or several days, it will be worth it!
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