Sights > Open air museums > Slovanské hradiště v Mikulčicích
26.6.2010 Marta / Number of presentasion: 247
, 69619 Mikulčice
GPS: 48° 48' 37" N 17° 03' 20" E
48.8101638416667 48.8101638416667
Tel.: +420 518 357 293 / E-mail
Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice, The National Cultural Relic
The place of historical importance, set in a beautiful countryside, remarkable as a historical site of Great Moravia (8-10th century AD). Two archeological exhibitions with priceless excavations. The original seat of Great Moravia kings and a place of cultural and religious mission of St. Cyril and Methodius.
The castle of Great Moravia on the area stretching over 10 hectares on the island of Morava river. The foundations of Czech statehood. Formerly included 10 stone churches and a royal palace. Natural reserve site Skariny, river meanders of Morava with untouched wilderness and unspoilt countryside. Cultural events for both children, teenagers and adults. A charming place aspirating to be added to Unesco's World Cultural Heritage List.