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Introduction The joy of travelling always brings with it the need to plan and choose, because seldom do all the places you’d like to see fit in to a travel itinerary. This can be quite a confounding task when it comes to the Moravian-Silesian Region, as its list of attractions is long thanks to its bountiful history. For example, if you like the atmosphere of old noble residences, you can choose from amongst dozens of castles and chateaux – from the ostentatious red and white chateaux in Hradec nad Moravicí to the rather mysterious castle Hulkvaldy or the uniquely fortified Sovinec. Just as wide of an offering is found in city and village architecture. Fantastic places await you like the monument reserve in Nový Jičín with townhouses around the square Masarykovo náměstí, Štramberk with its remarkable Tube and Heřmanovice featuring a distinctive group of folk structures. Wooden structures of many types dot the entire region: in Havířov there’s the preserved and remarkable Kotul’s Log Cabin, and some of the spa buildings in Karlova Studánka are also timbered. The loveliest examples of “wooden architecture” here are the myriad typical churches found primarily in the Beskydy Mountains and their foothills. The Ostrava area with its industrial heritage is also known for its important technical monuments, including the Michal Mine, the ODK Museum and the Lower Area of Vítkovice. When visiting Kopřivnice, make sure you tour the Tatra Museum. Enjoy an unforgettable ride along the Osoblaha narrow gauge railway. And don’t miss the military fortification complexes in Darkovičky and Milostovice, testimonies to the difficult times prior to WWII. You will see that the region’s tourism treasure chest is rich in themes and is nearly inexhaustible.

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C a s t l e s a n d c h at e a u x

T e ch n i c a l m o n u m e n t s a n d unique stru ctures

Urban and village monument reserveS

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Top attraCtions oF the moravian-silesian region

Castles and Chateaux

rAduŇ This original rural fortress has undergone many changes over the centuries Today it is a beautiful chateau whose silhouette reflects off one of four ponds in the sprawling park Fascination at the time with romanticism and historicist styles strongly influenced its current appearance Raduň chateau’s visitors seek the peace and relaxation of its fairytale atmosphere The chateau features an orangery with decorative garden, where you may admire many types of exotic plants and a large collection of citrus trees The tour circuit will show you the life of the local nobility mainly in the 19th and 20th centuries

hrAd e c n A d M o r Av I c Í – natio n a l c u l t u r a l m o n u m e n t

stAte chAteAu rAduŇ (STÁTNÍ ZÁMEK RADUŇ)

A sprawling chateau complex sits upon a high promontory above the Moravice River A castle was built at the spot of a Slavic fortress in the 11th century, which Přemysl Otakar II rebuilt into a representative seat with brilliant fortifications The Lichnowský family of Voštice and the Werdenbergs owned Hradec until 1945, who gave it today’s look The main Classicist chateau, saw 19th century

contact address: NPÚ, státní zámek Raduň, Zámecká 67, 747 61 Raduň GpS: 49°53‘28.44“N, 17°56‘40.41“E parking: on left side of main road to Vršovice around 100 m getting there: bus from Opava, public transport line no. 218 access: chateau not wheelchair accessible, barrier-free garden hours of operation: IV Sat., Sun. and holidays

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; V Tue.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; VI–VIII Tue.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; IX Tue.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; X Sat., Sun. and holidays 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. hours of operation for orangery and garden: V–IX Tue.–Sun. from 10:30 a.m., tours end same time as chateau closes; X Sat., Sun. and holidays 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. tel.: +420 553 796 119/203 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

www.zamek-radun.cz

historicist additions of the Red Chateau and grand White Tower The grounds hold a 130 ha park from the early 1800s The annual festival Beethoven’s Hradec celebrates the composer’s stay here stAte chAteAu hrAdec nAd morAvicí (STÁTNÍ ZÁMEK HRADEC NAD MORAVICÍ) contact address: Národní památkový ústav, Správa státního zámku Hradec nad Moravicí, Městečko 2, 747 41 Hradec nad Moravicí GpS: 49°51‘55.45“N, 17°52‘27.04“E parking: directly in front of entrance to chateau complex getting there: by train or bus

to city of Hradec nad Moravicí, up the hill to the chateau on foot around 20–30 min. access: partially barrier free (part of first tour circuit on ground floor of White Chateau) hours of operation: IV and X 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., only Sat., Sun. and holidays; V–IX Tue.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; out of season tours for groups over 20 may be arranged by telephone tel.: +420 553 783 915, orders for tours +420 553 783 444 e-mail: [email protected]

www.zamek-hradec.cz

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chAteAu Fryštát (ZÁMEK FRYŠTÁT)

This noble seat is regarded as a true Baroque treasure The fourwing chateau building surrounds a rectangular courtyard with an arcade loggia on three sides The building is topped with a high cupola, which covers the octagonal chapel The chateau’s Baroque appearance is from 1721-28, when domain owner Jan

contact address: Masarykovo nám. 1, 733 24 Karviná-Fryštát GpS: 49°51‘30“N, 18° 32‘15“E parking: beneath OD Prior around 250 m from chateau getting there: train and bus stop around 1 250 m from center access: barrier-free hours of operation: IV–X; III. visiting circuit open year-round tel.: +420 596 318 382, +420 596 387 330 e-mail: [email protected]

www.zamek-frystat.cz, www.karvina.cz

Rudolf Eichendorff had it redesigned Today the chateau houses

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a museum with permanent ethnographic collections and exhibits mapping the Baroque period Around the chateau there’s a landscaped park with golf course

chAteAu krAvAře (ZÁMEK KRAVAŘE) contact address: Alejní 24, 747 21 Kravaře GpS: 49°55‘43.47“N, 17°59‘56.98“E parking:free parking found around 100 m away getting there: train stop Kravaře ve Slezsku around 800 m away;

bus stop Kravaře ve Slezsku around 700 m away access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: IV–X Tue.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. tel.: +420 553 671 201 e-mail: [email protected]

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www.kravare.cz

The original 14th-century gothic Těšín princely castle was drastical-

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ly altered by the 20th century The chateau holds the knights’ hall with coats of arms of Silesian nobility and period furniture It has housed the Museum of the Beskydy Mountains since 1960 The chateau also has a natural landscaped park Frýdek chAteAu (FRÝDECKÝ ZÁMEK) contact address: Hluboká 66, 738 01 Frýdek-Místek GpS: 49°41‘8.31“N, 18°20‘47.36“E parking: paid parking on square in front of chateau getting there: train and bus station 1 km away access: barrier-free only on ground floor hours of operation: Tue., Wed., Fri. 8:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m., 0:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

(Thu. till 5:00 p.m.), Sat., Sun. and holidays 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.

FrYŠtÁt This chateau found in the very center of Karviná is a veritable Silesian Empire-style architectural treasure This important

tel.: +420 558 630 051–3, +420 558 628 001, +420 558 628 003, +420 558 628 005 e-mail: [email protected]

http://web.telecom.cz/muzeumbeskyd/

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Larisch-Mönnich family seat grew at the spot of a 14 th century structure It features suspended corridors with oratory of the neighboring Church of the Exaltation of Christ and the socalled Lottyhaus Outside the chateau is a lovely English Park with dock, zoo corner and other attractions like rides in historic horse-drawn carriages The park links to the Karviná quarter of Darkov with world-renowned spa 8

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huKvA L d Y One of the nation’s largest castle ruins stands atop a hill over the town of Hukvaldy Its construction began in the 13th century Damaged by fire in the second half of the 18th century, it became the destination of many romantic excursions a century later Today numerous tourists visit the castle, and various cultural events are held here The most popular is the International Music Festival Janáček Hukvaldy The town also features a monument and the family home of this famous composer with learning exhibit, botanical garden and vast game preserve with centuries-old oak, chestnut and linden trees, and herds of mouflon and fallow deer cAstle hukvAldy (HRAD HUKVALDY) contact address: 739 46 Hukvaldy GpS: 49°37‘11.6“N, 18°13‘45.911“E parking: in the town, around 2 km beneath the castle getting there: bus stop Hukvaldy Hotel around 2 km from castle access: after telephone arrangement physically disabled ID cardholders may get to the castle hours of operation: IV–X tel.: + 420 558 699 323, +420 736 758 748 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

www.ic.hukvaldy.eu

KunÍn The Baroque chateau was built based on design by Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt in 1726-34 for the counts of Harrach Its greatest flourishing came at the turn of the 19th century under enlightened owner Marie Walburga, Countess of Waldburg-Zeil, who founded here one of Central Europe’s most modern educational institutes

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at the time Its greatest student was František Palacký The devastated chateau has undergone exemplary renewal since 1999, and extraordinarily rich collections and furnishing have returned to the interior Mainly the unseen authenticity of rooms in this rural noble seat makes touring them well worth your while chAteAu kunín (ZÁMEK KUNÍN) contact address: Správa zámku Kunín, 742 53 Kunín 1 GpS: 49°38’33.34” N, 17°59’24.41” E parking: in the town, around 100 m from the castle getting there: bus stop in town; train station 6 km in Suchdol nad Odrou access: barrier-free hours of operation: IV and X Sat., Sun. and holidays

9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; V–IX Tue.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

tel.: +420 556 749 420 e-mail: [email protected]

http://zamek.kunin.cz

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BruntÁL In the heart of the city stands a beautiful chateau with Renaissance arcades in the courtyard and a clock tower Architect František Alexander Neumann led its late-Baroque redesign in 1766-69, making it into a unique example of the harmonious fusion of Renaissance and Baroque styles Tour its rare interiors with original furnishing and art collections of Flemish, Italian and german master painters of the 16th to 18th century, or its noteworthy natural science and historical exhibits at the local museum It’s surrounded by a pretty park over 2 5 ha in size It holds the remains of medieval city walls and several statues chAteAu bruntál (Administered by the museum in bruntál, p. o.)

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This majestic castle was first mentioned in 1332 The castle on a wide rocky outcropping was built under the lords of Sovinec, an important Moravian family French prisoners of war were kept here during the occupation Today it is a venue for sword-fighting exhibitions and various cultural events Visitors may see the first

contact address: Zámecké náměstí 7, 792 01 Bruntál GpS: 49°59’25.39” N, 17°27’52.789” E parking: right at the chateau getting there: bus and train stop 500 m access: barrier-free on the ground floor, in the chateau chapel, the courtyard, two exhibition halls and chateau park hours of operation: year-round, V–IX Mon.–Sun.

9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; X–IV Tue.–Sun. and holidays 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

tel.: +420 554 717 947, +420 554 717 949, +420 602 574 316 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

www.mubr.cz

to fifth courtyards and the oldest part of the castle, the so-called Upper Castle with lookout tower The former stables hold an exhibit on the castle’s history The burgrave’s house exhibits tin artifacts, weaponry, orders and medals and torture law records It also offers modern art exhibits cAstle sovinec (HRAD SOVINEC) contact address: Hrad Sovinec, autopošta 793 51 pošta Břidličná GpS: 49°50’15.1” N, 17°14’46.94” E parking: in the town, around 100 m from the castle getting there: bus stop 100 m; train stop 15 km in Rýmařov access: barrier-free on ground floor and in courtyard hours of operation: IV and X Sat., Sun. and holidays 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.;

V–IX Tue.–Sun. and holidays 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

tel.: +420 554 295 113, +420 554 219 863 e-mail: [email protected]

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chAteAu linhArtovy (ZÁMEK LINHARTOVY)

The Tube is a regional symbol towering above Štramberk’s little square It is all that remains of the original castle Strallenberg Renowned architect Kamil Hilbert gave the tower its romantic appearance at the start of the 20th century Today the Tube is used as a lookout tower offering a lovely view of this fairytale corner

contact address: Linhartovy 36, 793 95 Město Albrechtice GpS: 50°8’20.35” N, 17°36’52.08” E parking: beside chateau getting there: bus and train stop around 100 m access: barrier-free hours of operation: VI, IX Sat., Sun. 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; VII–VIII

Fri.–Sun. 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; X Sat., Sun. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. tel.: +420 728 323 270 e-mail: [email protected]

www.zameklinhartovy.cz

of Moravia Štramberk is also popular for its unique gingerbread

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treats called Štramberk ears, which you’re sure to love Don’t miss visiting Kamenárka, former quarries with botanical garden, or the world-famous cave Šipka cAstle štrAmberk (HRAD ŠTRAMBERK) contact address: Kopec 77, 742 66 Štramberk GpS: 49°35’32.29” N, 18°6’58.31” E parking: on the square around 200 m from the castle or central parking

lot around 800 m from the castle

getting there: bus stop below square; train stop 1 km access: barrier-free only to the complex, not to the tower hours of operation: year-round, V–IX 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.;

IV and X 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; XI–III 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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www.stramberskatruba.cz, www.stramberk.cz

In the forgotten Osoblaha area there’s a chateau that was once

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famous for its exquisite gardens, earning it the nickname “Silesian Versailles” It its day it saw visits by Frederick the great and philosopher Voltaire Today after much change, the chateau is open to the public and is gradually reemerging as a regional cultural center chAteAu sleZské rudoltice (ZÁMEK SLEZSKÉ RUDOLTICE)

LInhA rt o v Y Near Krnov stands an interesting seat Initially a fortress, it saw 16th century rebuilding into a Renaissance chateau and subse-

contact address: Obecní úřad, Slezské Rudoltice 85, 793 99 Osoblaha GpS: 50°12’20.44” N, 17°41’23.01” E parking: right at the chateau or on the square getting there: bus stop in front of chateau; train stop around 500 m access: barrier-free on the ground floor and in the courtyard hours of operation: VI–IX Sat., Sun. 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. tel.: +420 554 656 105 e-mail: [email protected]

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quent Baroque restoration It is a square, four-wing building with a cylindrical tower World-renowned architect Leopold Bauer, a Krnov native, took part in its 20th century redesign Today various exhibitions are held, including tours of doll, grinder and writing material exhibits It also has the country’s first children’s gallery with huge paper mâché figures and an exhibit of ceramics by Jan Kutálek 14

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Žerotín chAteAu in nový Jičín (ŽEROTÍNSKÝ ZÁMEK V NOVÉM JIČÍNĚ) contact address: ul. 28. října 12, 741 11 Nový Jičín GpS: 49°35’34.98” N, 18°0’30.96” E parking: around 100 m from the chateau getting there: bus station around 400 m; train station around 500 m from chateau access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: IV–IX Tue.–Fri. 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.,

The original 13th-century defensive castle was built on a high promontory above the confluence of the rivers Lučiny and Ostravice Deep coal mining fueled its demise and by the end of

Sat.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; X–III Tue.–Fri. 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; X Sat. 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. tel.: +420 556 701 156 e-mail: [email protected]

the 20th century it was in ruins Undermining caused the entire building to sink by over 16 meters below its original level Rescue

www.muzeum.novy-jicin.cz

and renovation efforts finally came in 2004 Today it is a cultural event venue and offers offers several interesting exhibits It has

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a newly opened castle chapel and great amphitheatre In summer, the castle hosts the Shakespeare Celebrations silesiAn ostrAvA cAstle (SLEZSKOOSTRAVSKÝ HRAD) contact address: Hradní 1, 710 00 Slezská Ostrava GpS: 49°49’50.19” N, 18°17’59.081” E parking: below castle getting there: bus nos. 82, 28, stop Hradní náměstí around 100 m;

tram nos. 9, 13, 14 stop Důl Zárubek around 350 m from the castle

access: barrier-free hours of operation: III–V Tue.–Sun. 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; VI–VIII

Mon.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; IX, X Tue.–Sun. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; XI Tue.–Sun. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; XII Mon.–Sun. 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. tel.: +420 596 111 457, +420 721 262 690 e-mail: [email protected]

stArÝ JIČÍn

www.slezskoostravskyhrad.cz

The impressive and foreboding ruins of this early gothic castle

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stand on Starojický Hill This 13th century defensive castle protected the local part of the Amber Road Enjoy the view here of the land known as the Moravian gate The reconstructed tower holds a restaurant as well as a period weaponry exhibit cAstle stArý Jičín (HRAD STARÝ JIČÍN)

novÝ J I Č Í n The three-wing Žerotín Chateau with two courtyards stands in the center of this city that holds one of the nation‘s most important

contact address: Hrad Starý Jičín, Arnošt Pokorný, 742 31 Starý Jičín GpS: 49°34’57.72” N, 17°57’47.23” E parking: around 300 m in front of town of Starý Jičín, 30 min. on foot along marked hiking route getting there: bus stop on the square around 20 min. access: permission needed to get to castle by vehicle hours of operation: open yearround, castle tower: VII–VIII daily 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; V, VI, IX, X Sat., Sun. and holidays 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; III, IV, XI, XII during good weather Sat., Sun. and holidays 10:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. tel.: +420 724 471 761 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

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monument reserves The chateau’s appearance is the result of extensive 19th-century restoration It houses the Nový Jičín Museum with exhibits on hat-making and the city’s history, and graphic art collections A chateau park just right for relaxation is found around the original fortification, mounds and trenches Lively streets with shops and restaurants around the square complete the atmosphere of old Nový Jičín 16

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studÉ n K A This relatively young industrial city was created in 1959 by fusing the towns of Butovice and Studénka It’s famous for its rail vehicle production, which ended in 2003 The Wagon Museum in the new chateau presents the history of the beginnings of rail transport and wagon manufacture, and features a functioning model track Important cultural monuments – the old and new chateau with chateau gate – are found in the chateau park with foreign trees The old chateau was built in the latter-16th century, and the new one came in 1749-50 WAGon museum in studénkA (VAgONÁŘSKÉ MUZEUM VE STUDÉNCE) contact address: Panská 229, 742 13 Studénka GpS: 49°43’32.102”N, 18°4’29.949”E parking: around 100 m along side access route getting there: train stop Studénka město around 1.5 km; bus stop Studénka-Dělnický dům around 250 m access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: VI–IX Sat., Sun. 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. tel.: +420 552 303 730 e-mail: [email protected]

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cAstL e r u I n s In the Moravian-Silesian Region you may visit a number of ruins of old Castles Touring such ones as Rabštejn, Fulštejn or Šostýn makes for an unforgettable experience You’ll find a summary of these monuments along with more detailed descriptions at www.msregion.cz. 18

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LAndeK pArK WIth MInIng eXhIBIt The famous Landek Venus, Europe’s only slender Venus figurine, was discovered below the top of legendary Landek Hill There’s a large mining exhibit inside the former Anselm Mine complex Above ground there are interesting exterior exhibits of mining equipment and a unique collection mapping the history of mining rescue After heading down the mineshaft, don’t forget to duck your head in tunnels that are open to exploring in the original mining cage The exhibits show developments over the past two centuries of the mining industry You’ll get a feel for the hard work done by Ostrava’s miners

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lAndek pArk (LANDEK PARK)

This technical rarity, opened in 2007, is formed of a monumental complex of the Hlubina Mine, Coking Plant and Blast Furnace of the iron works in Ostrava Vítkovice It is a national cultural monument The Vítkovice Iron Works, founded in 1828, reached its greatest

contact address:Pod Landekem 64, 725 29 Ostrava-Petřkovice GpS: 49°51‘59.106“N, 18°15‘41.265“E parking: within Landek Park complex getting there: by bus nos. 34, 52, 67, 70 at

stop Hornické muzeum, around 500 m from the complex access: barrier-free hours of operation: year-round tel.: +420 596 131 803–804 e-mail: [email protected]

www.muzeumokd.cz

flourishing while owned by the Rothschilds Here you may admire the black coal mine, coking plant and three blast furnaces These, along with the chimneys and mining tower form a remarkable silhouette, make up “Ostrava’s Hradčany” Tours are held every weekend from May to October The Lower Area of Vítkovice was added to the European Cultural Heritage list in 2008 hlubinA mine, blAst FurnAces And cokinG plAnts oF vítkovice ironWorks (DŮL HLUBINA, VYSOKÉ PECE A KOKSOVNA VÍTKOVICKÝCH ŽELEZÁREN) contact address: ulice Místecká, Ostrava-Vítkovice GpS: 49°49‘9.661“N, 18°16‘36.768“E parking: on location getting there: tram no. 1, 2, 6, 13 at stop Důl Hlubina access: barrier-free hours of operation: V–X Sat., Sun. tel.: +420 595 952 570, +420 604 603 166 e-mail: [email protected]

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MIchA L M I n e – n a t i o n a l cultu r a l m o n u m e n t This mining complex in Michálkovice is a unique witness to Ostrava’s famous mining history The Michal Mine’s appearance is from 1912-15 The interiors and exteriors of the operations buildings have been remarkably preserved The machine room holds a unique collection of original electric mining machines and compressors The tour is designed to show visitors just how the miners’ last day of work was You’ll see the chain cloakrooms, first aid office, gauge room, dispatching, lamp room, check room and much more The functioning steam engine from 1893 is a true rarity A 42 m high mining tower rises above the mine shaft

technIcAL MuseuM tAtrA KopŘIvnIce

nAtionAl culturAl monument michAl mine (NÁRODNÍ KULTURNÍ PAMÁTKA DŮL MICHAL) contact address: Čs. armády 95/413, 715 00 Ostrava-Michálkovice GpS: 49°50‘32.157“N, 18°20‘41.706“E parking: in front of gate to complex getting there: by trolleybus nos. 101 and 104 and by bus no. 23, 49, 97 to last station towards Michálkovice, around 100 m from the complex access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: IV, X Sat., Sun.; V–IX Tue.–Sun. and holidays tel.: +420 596 231 160 e-mail: [email protected]

www.dul-michal.cz

In 1897, Central Europe’s first passenger automobile was built in Kopřivnice – Präsident This started the famed era of the Tatra auto manufacturing plant Its museum highlights the magic of these world-renowned vehicles, always the pride of Czech industry You’ll see around sixty historic automobiles, from those mass

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produced to one-of-a-kind examples not found anywhere else You’ll see freight trucks, luxury limousines and “folk” cars, which up until just recently roamed roads all across the world This modern museum also features an exhibit honoring famous native son Emil Zátopek and his wife Dana tAtrA technicAl museum (TECHNICKÉ MUZEUM TATRA) contact address: Záhumenní 367/1, 742 21 Kopřivnice GpS: 49°35‘58.095“N, 18°8‘38.125“E parking: around 50 m from entrance getting there: bus stop around 100 m; train station around 400 m access: barrier-free hours of operation: year-round,

V–IX Tue.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; X–IV Tue.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

tel.: +420 556 808 421e-mail: [email protected]

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lime FurnAces (VÁPENNÉ PECE)

An interesting museum is found in the former rectory in Petřvald,

contact address: Obecní úřad, 739 94 Vendryně 500 GpS: 49°40‘31.347“N, 18°43‘6.968“E parking: directly at the furnaces getting there: train stop around 2.5 km;

lying between Ostrava and Orlová It maps the mining tradition

bus stop (Vendryně konečná) directly at the furnaces access: partially barrier-free (top of furnace not wheelchair accessible) hours of operation: year-round hours of operation: year-round tel.: +420 558 994 111 e-mail: [email protected]

in the Karviná area, and mainly the history of tram transport, which was still a part of everyday life to the east of Ostrava in the 20th century The model tram track with functioning tram here

www.vendryne.cz

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linked the region together The museum also holds various occasional exhibits petřvAld technicAl museum (TECHNICKÉ MUZEUM PETŘVALD) contact address: K Muzeu 89, 735 41 Petřvald GpS: 49°49‘51.70“N, 18°23‘9.80“E parking: by House of Culture around 120 m from museum getting there: bus stop around 200 m; closest train stop

Havířov-hl. nádraží [main train station] access: barrier-free only on ground floor hours of operation: year-round, Tue.–Fri. 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Sat. 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Sun. 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. tel.: +420 596 541 092 e-mail: [email protected]

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This picturesque village is famous for its iron-mills and waterwheel driven blacksmithery In the building kosárna, a wooden structure from 1600, scythes for cutting grass and grains, wire and other tools were produced Today it holds an exhibit presenting an early 20th century forester’s house and forestry kosárnA in kArlovice (KOSÁRNA KARLOVICE) contact address: 793 23 Karlovice 146 GpS: 50°6‘18.357“N, 17°26‘48.089“E parking: in the town, around 20 m in front of the building getting there: bus stop Karlovice, rozcestí; train stop Karlovice access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: IV–X Tue.–Sun.

LIMe F u r n A c e s I n v e n d rY n Ě Lime was mined up until 1965 in this small town near Třinec It was fired in furnaces called “wopienky” – lime furnaces Today

and holidays 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; XI–III only after arrangement tel.: +420 554 744 077 e-mail: [email protected]

www.mubr.cz

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in Vendryně, two such furnaces have been preserved from the first half of the 19th century The almost 10 m high stone-brick furnaces underwent reconstruction in 2003, returning them their original appearance They’re found at the end of the bus line from Třinec about 2 km from the railway station A cycle route runs through here linking smelting locations along the CzechPolish borderland 24

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osoB L A h A n A r r o W - g A u g e rAILWAY One of the nation’s last narrow-gauge tracks is still used to transport passengers in a nearly uninhabited corner of Silesia The track from Osoblaha to Třemešná is the oldest of its kind in central Europe It winds its way through villages, fields and meadows to satisfy regulations of the day for a minimum track length (20 km) Here you’ll find romantic corners in picturesque villages as well as chateaux, ponds and a landscape that is a relaxation lover’s paradise Operation of the railway is provided by both Czech Railways and the Silesian Provincial Railway, which offers regular steam locomotive rides

osoblAhA nArroW-GAuGe rAilWAy (ÚZKOKOLEJNÁ DRÁHA TŘEMEŠNÁ VE SLEZSKU – OSOBLAHA) contact address: Infocentrum Bohušov, 793 98 Bohušov 15 GpS: 50°14´39.916´´ N, 17°42´59.296´´ E parking: at the railway station Třemešná ve Slezsku getting there: start directly at the station Třemešná ve Slezsku access: a ramp for disabled persons is available during summer months hours of operation: ČD – year round; Slezské zemské drahy o.p.s –

from June to July everyday including weekends tel.: +420 554 642 121, +420 972 759 180 e-mail: [email protected]

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urban and village monument reserves

pŘÍBor urBAn MonuMent reser ve This pretty little town on the small Lubina River has a small center and square perfect for romantic strolls Its numerous Renaissance townhouses, churches and the Piarist College attract many tourists to Příbor Of course its greatest attractions are monuments relating to the world-famous native son – the family home, memorial and even the main square honor the father of psychoanalysis, Sigmund Freud Leading through the urban monument reserve is an educational trail with eight stops presenting the many rarities that make Příbor proud Most noteworthy is the gothic Church of the Birth of Our Lady

novÝ J I Č Í n u r B A n Monu M e n t r e s e r v e

příbor urbAn monument reserve (MĚSTSKÁ PAMÁTKOVÁ REZERVACE PŘÍBOR)

The city was founded in the latter-13th century at an important

contact address: MÚ Příbor, nám. Sigmunda Freuda 19, 742 58 Příbor GpS: 49°38‘24.72“N, 18° 8‘35.94“E parking: in front of entrance to

trade route crossing connecting the north and south of Europe

getting there: bus and train station in the city center access: partially barrier-free

The center of Nový Jičín is formed by a large square-shaped town square with several old townhouses and arcades all around Nový Jičín is a veritable outdoor showroom for Classicist, Empire and

square naměsti S. Freuda (UMR is situated in the city center)

(ex. Sigmund Freud Memorial, square nám. Sigmunda Freuda, library) hours of operation: certain interior areas inaccessible, exteriors year-round tel.: +420 556 455 455 e-mail: [email protected]

www.pribor-mesto.cz

historicist styles One of its most precious buildings is the old post office, built in 1563 in so-called Tuscan Renaissance style The city’s dominant feature is the Baroque Church of the Assumption The historical center is a lively promenade filled with shops, cafés and picturesque corners along its streets nový Jičín urbAn monument reserve (MĚSTSKÁ PAMÁTKOVÁ REZERVACE NOVÝ JIČÍN) contact address: Informační centrum, Úzká 2106/27, 741 01 Nový Jičín GpS: 49°35‘35.94“N, 18°0‘28.98“E parking: near Žerotín Chateau getting there: bus stop around 300 m; train station around 400 m access: barrier-free (exteriors) hours of operation: year-round (exteriors) tel.: +420 556 711 888 e-mail: [email protected]

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ŠtrAM B e r K u r B A n Monu M e n t r e s e r v e This quaint little town nestled between the hills Kotouč, Bílá hora and Zámecký kopec is often called the “Moravian Nativity Scene” Its crooked cobblestone streets will lead you around old timbered homes and townhouses to the small square on the side of a hill with the Baroque Church of St John of Nepomuk In the square’s left corner you‘ll see the stairway to the Tube, a tall cylindrical tower once belonging to castle Strallenberg The view from up here of things both far and wide is exhilarating The log cabin roofs will surely lure you to enjoy a stroll to the Upper and Lower Bastion – the most precious streets in the monument reserve

heŘMAnovIce vILLAge MonuMent reser ve

štrAmberk urbAn monument reserve (MĚSTSKÁ PAMÁTKOVÁ REZERVACE ŠTRAMBERK) contact address: Městské informační centrum, Zauličí 456, 742 66 Štramberk GpS: 49°35‘18.837“N, 18°7‘15.934“E parking: in the city (on the square – Záuličí – park and ride parking lot) getting there: train stop 1 km from castle; bus stop pod náměstím access: barrier-free hours of operation: exteriors year-round tel.: +420 558 840 617 e-mail: [email protected]

This Silesian village in the heart of the Jeseník Mountains arose in the 14th century as a mining settlement Its uniquely preserved group of folk structures earned it the status of a village monument reserve in 1995 Here you may tour the Jeseník (eastern

www.stramberk.cz

Sudetenland) type – two-storey timbered structures with shin-

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gle or slate roofing The town’s most valuable monument is the originally Renaissance Church of St Andrew from 1588 Near Heřmanovice lie the remains of an old wood-coal smelting furnace and remains of the former iron mines that brought income to the local population over the centuries heřmAnovice villAGe monument reserve (VESNICKÁ PAMÁTKOVÁ REZERVACE HEŘMANOVICE) contact address: Obecní úřad, 793 74 Heřmanovice 131 GpS: 50°11‘36.014“N, 17°24‘1.035“E parking: in the town getting there: bus stop in the town; train stop Vrbno pod Pradědem around 11 km access: barrier-free (exteriors) hours of operation: year-round (exteriors) tel.: +420 554 612 635 e-mail: [email protected]

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LIpIn A v I L L A g e Monu M e n t r e s e r v e A single road leads into this small village, a part of Štáblovice The original 14th century settlement was lost to the Thirty Years War, and it wasn’t until 1783 that Silesian germans reestablished Lipina They built a town upon a unified ground plan, which has remained utterly unchanged All the gables of the houses in Lipina point to the village green, forming a uniquely preserved group of eastern Sudetenland-type brick homes On the corner of the access road and village green stands an original chapel from the latter-19th century Lipina in short is a small but rare jewel of Silesian folk architecture lipinA villAGe monument reserve (VESNICKÁ PAMÁTKOVÁ REZERVACE LIPINA) contact address: Obecní úřad, 747 82 Štáblovice 166 GpS: 49°51‘36.804“N, 17°47‘53.324“E parking: in the town getting there: bus stop in the town; train stop Dolní Životice around 7.5 km access: barrier-free (exteriors) hours of operation: year-round (exteriors) tel.: +420 553 669 041 e-mail: [email protected]

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military monuments

cZech o s L o vA K F o rt I F I c At I o n coMp L e X h L u Č Í n - d A r K o v I Č K Y Czechoslovakia built a fortification system in 1935-38 along threatened sections of its national borders The entire northern border of the Moravian-Silesian Region is still covered by fortification structures from this time One such important complex is in Darkovičky by Hlučín, with three infantry cabins and a light model-37 pillbox (so-called řopík) The fortress museum presents a unique group of structures and fighting equipment intended to defend the country The complex has gradually been restored to its original likeness and is now a popular tourist attraction It stands as a monument to a terrible period of our history

cZechosLovAK FortIFIcAtIon coMpLeX In MILostovIce

silesiAn provinciAl museum – cZechoslovAk FortiFicAtion compleX hlučín-dArkovičky (SLEZSKÉ ZEMSKÉ MUZEUM – AREÁL ČS OPEVNĚNÍ HLUČÍN-DARKOVIČKY) contact address: Areál čs. opevnění Hlučín-Darkovičky, 747 17 Darkovice GpS: 49°55‘31.478“N, 18°13‘15.257“E parking: within the complex getting there: stop U Orla, 250 m from complex access: partially barrier-free hours of operation: VII–VIII Tue.–Fri. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.,

Sat., Sun. and holidays 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; IV–VI, IX, X Thu., Fri. 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Sat., Sun. and holidays 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; XI–III only after arrangement tel.: +420 595 051 110 e-mail: [email protected]

www.szmo.cz

Like in Darkovičky, you’ll find a military fortress museum in Milostovice near Opava Three infantry cabins and other structures from the 1930s are displayed by Opava’s military history club, which is returning the complex to its original likeness and equipping it with period weaponry The center of this complex in Milostovice is the infantry cabin “Trigonometr”, which holds exhibits

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recalling WWII events, especially the Czechoslovak army’s role at that time Here you’ll get a great understanding for the weaponry and entire national border defense system monument to the cZech Army And cZechoslovAk FortiFicAtion From 1938 opAvA-milostovice (PAMÁTNÍK ČESKOSLOVENSKÉHO OPEVNĚNÍ Z ROKU 1938, OPAVA-MILOSTOVICE) contact address: Mgr. Pavel Chráska, Karlovecká 3, 747 07 Opava 7 GpS: 49°57‘6.624“N, 17°50‘17.289“E parking: at memorial getting there: public transport bus stop around 500 m away access: upper floor barrier-free hours of operation: IV–X Sun. 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.; other times by arrangement tel.: +420 603 733 737 e-mail: [email protected]

www.opevneni-milostovice.com

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secon d W o r L d WA r Monu M e n t I n h r A B Y n Ě At the spot of the fiercest battles of the Ostrava-Opava operation, a monumental memorial opened in 1980 with two concrete wedges curving up from the ground, representing soldiers rising to attack It is part of the Silesian Provincial Museum Newly reconstructed, it is now one of the country’s main WWII monuments, featuring a modern multimedia exhibit on war events involving Czechoslovak soldiers It also has a diorama with audio recalling a village after fighting and an interactive installation of historical documents and photos Touring the complex takes visitors around two hours to complete silesiAn provinciAl museum – second World WAr memoriAl in hrAbyně (SLEZSKÉ ZEMSKÉ MUZEUM – PAMÁTNÍK II SVĚTOVÉ VÁLKY) contact address: Památník II. světové války, 747 63 Hrabyně 192 GpS: GPS 49º52‘56.951“N, 18º3‘17.379“E parking: within the complex getting there: bus stop around 300 m access: barrier-free hours of operation: IV–XII daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. tel.: +420 553 775 091 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

www.szmo.cz

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KotuL’ s L o g c A B I n In hAv Í Ř o v

stAte curAtive spA kArlovA studánkA, s. p. (STÁTNÍ LÉČEBNÉ LÁZNĚ KARLOVA STUDÁNKA, S P )

Though Havířov is the country’s youngest city, you’ll find a monument here from times long before its establishment On the edge of the housing area in Bludovice there still stands a wooden cabin from 1781 This log cabin with barn, pigsty, cellar and vegeta-

contact address: 793 24 Karlova Studánka 6 GpS: 50°4‘24.587“N, 17°18‘22.246“E parking: upper and lower parking lot in the town getting there: upper and lower bus

stop, both around 300 m from center of spa; train stop Vrbno pod Pradědem around 6 km from the spa access: barrier-free hours of operation: year-round tel.: + 420 554 798 111 e-mail: [email protected]

www.k.studanka.cz

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Těšín area and is reminiscent of how the original buildings of today’s city looked The complex includes not only farm buildings but also a still-functioning windmill The Těšín Regional Museum manages the exhibit těšín museum – kotul’s loG cAbin (MUZEUM TĚŠÍNSKA – KOTULOVA DŘEVĚNKA) contact address: Kotulova dřevěnka, Hálkova 4, 736 01 Havířov GpS: 49°46‘7.703“N, 18°26‘53.177“E parking: at OD Kaufland, by the stadium getting there: railway station Havířov; bus station Havířov-Podlesí access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: V–X Tue.–Fri. 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.,

Sat. 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., Sun. 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. tel.: +420 602 709 731 e-mail: [email protected]

doLnÍ LoMnÁ ethnogrAphIcAL AreA

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Matice Slezská (Silesian Foundation) with amphitheater built in 1969-73 in this goral town in the Těšín area links to the tradition of Těšín Silesia’s folk architecture; it is an important cultural center of the region The popular Silesian Days Festival and Festival na pomezí are held here each year silesiAn FoundAtion At the dolní lomná ethnoGrAphicAl AreA (AREÁL MATICE SLEZSKÉ V DOLNÍ LOMNÉ) contact address: 739 91 Dolní Lomná 260 GpS: 49°32‘49.937“N, 18°42‘32.699“E parking: around 100 m from the complex getting there: train stop Bocanovice

around 2 km; bus stop Pod Akáty around 200 m from the complex

KArL o vA s t u d Á n K A This popular resort lies right at the foot of Praděd Mountain The local mineral springs gave rise to a spa whose history reaches back

access: barrier-free hours of operation: outside of festival days by arrangement tel.: +420 558 357 655 e-mail: [email protected]

www.slezskedny.wz.cz, www.pomezi.wz.cz

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to 1780 Its location in unspoiled nature guarantees high-quality air, said to be Europe’s cleanest The unique group of spa buildings in the wooden folk architecture style sees visits by tourists and patients from across Europe In modern facilities patients are treated for respiratory ailments, certain types of cancer and locomotor system disorders The city is also a perfect starting point for hiking the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains 38

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Top Attractions of the Moravian-Silesian Region

Wood e n c h u r c h e s The Moravian-Silesian Region features a unique group of wooden churches practically unseen anywhere else in Bohemia or Moravia. Not just in the Beskydy Mountain towns, but for instance also in the industrial Karviná area or Ostrava itself, you’ll discover old wooden sacral structures representing veritable treasures of local folk architecture. These churches and chapels are unique because they remain not merely as open-air museum exhibits, but are still functioning churches in original locations. You’ll find more information at www.msregion.cz Church of Corpus Christi

Church of St. Frederick on Bílá (49°26‘32.134“N, 18°27‘13.874“E)

Church of Corpus Christi in Guty (49°39‘45.97“N, 18°35‘58.189“E)

Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Hrčava (49°31‘16.868“N, 18°50‘2.156“E)

Church of Our Lady in Staré Hamry-Gruň

Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius

(49°29‘20.177“N, 18°29‘3.621“E)

Church of SS. Procopius and Barbara in Kunčice pod Ondřejníkem (49°32‘7.23“N, 18°18‘10.094“E)

Church of St. Andrew in Hodslavice (49°32‘16.727“N, 18°1‘19.653“E)

All Saints Church in Sedlište near Frýdek-Místek (49°43‘6.421“N, 18°22‘3.149“E)

Church of Michael the Archangel in Řepiště (49°44‘11.125“N, 18°19‘7.464“E)

Church of St. Anthony of Padua on Prašivá Mountain

Church of SS. Peter and Paul

(49°38‘12.158“N, 18°28‘57.493“E)

Church of the Exaltation of Christ in Bystřice (49°38‘13.007“N, 18°43‘23.212“E)

Church of St. Nicholas in Nýdek (49°39‘25.154“N, 18°45‘35.745“E)

Church of SS. Peter and Paul in Albrechtice

Church of St. Anthony of Padua

(49°47‘11.515“N, 18°31‘43.546“E)

Church of the Ascension in Dolní Marklovice (49°53‘31.18“N, 18°34‘11.232“E)

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Church of St. Catherine in Ostrava-Hrabová (49°46‘27.474“N, 18°16‘48.846“E)

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prAdĚd The stone Habsburg Tower was built in 1912 at the top of this, the highest mountain in the Hrubý Jeseník Mountains (1,491 m ASL), but it fell over in the late 1950s A 162 m high television transmitter was built in 1983 at this spot It includes a lookout terrace at a height of 40 m, a restaurant and hotel Each year thousands climb this majestic mountain to gaze at the view of the entire Jeseník Mountains and Slovakia’s Tatras in good weather The upper areas of Praděd are protected as a national nature reserve for their uniquely preserved natural beauty It can be accessed by hikers from multiple directions lookout toWer – television toWer on prAděd (ROZHLEDNA – TELEVIZNÍ VĚŽ PRADĚD)

neW c I t Y h A L L v I e W I n g toWe r I n o s t r AvA

GpS: 50°4‘58.839“N, 17°13‘51.339“E parking: park at Hvězda above Karlova Studánka, then take shuttle bus to Ovčarna getting there: shuttle bus to Ovčarna, then 3.5 km walk up to summit; train

The tower of the Ostrava New Town Hall rises 86 meters above the square Prokešovo náměstí The building from 1925-30 is the largest

station Vrbno pod Pradědem, around 17 km access: park at Hvězda and go to Ovčarna, there is no motor vehicle access up to Praděd from Ovčarna hours of operation: year round 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. tel.: +420 604 136 577

city hall building in the Czech Republic Its viewing tower is located 73 m up and offers a spectacular view You can see all of Ostrava from here – church and mining towers and lots of greenery The tower lends

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a view of the mountain massif of the Moravian Silesian and partially the Silesian Beskydy Mountains, the Moravian gate, the Polish borderland and even Praděd during fair weather The tower is accessible to everyone by fast-moving elevator right from the information center neW city hAll vieWinG toWer (VYHLÍDKOVÁ VĚŽ NOVÉ RADNICE V OSTRAVĚ) contact address: Ostravský informační servis, Prokešovo nám. 8, 702 00 Ostrava GpS: 49°50‘30“N, 18°17‘29“E parking: in underground garage under square Prokešovo náměstí getting there: by bus nos. 78, 99 and by trolleybus

nos. 101, 102, 103, 106 at stop Nová radnice, around 100 m from tower

access: barrier-free hours of operation: year-round – winter hours

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Rising 400 m ASL above the town of Úvalno at the spot called Strážiště is a stone observation tower built in 1913, designed by architect Oskar Felgel It was reopened in 2000 after meticulous

contact address: TAWO CZ, s. r. o., 739 96 Nýdek 580 GpS: 49°40‘43,269“N, 18°48‘16,55“E parking: square in town of Nýdek around 5 km from tower getting there: bus stop Nýdek access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: year-round, IV–IX daily 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; X–III Sat., Sun. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. tel.: +420 558 335 313 e-mail: [email protected],[email protected]

www.cantoryje.cz, www.czantoria.pl

reconstruction The tower is named after the famous native son of Úvalno, Hans Kudlich This popular physician and politician set in

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motion the liberation of the peasantry in Austria’s revolutionary parliament of 1848 Kudlich’s mausoleum is found on the ground floor of this 22 m high building, which offers a pretty view of the surroundings hAns kudlich’s observAtion toWer (ROZHLEDNA HANSE KUDLICHA) contact address: Obecní úřad, 793 91 Úvalno 58 GpS: 50°3‘2.169“N, 17°43‘59.779“E parking: around 100 m from the tower getting there: train and bus stop in the town access: partially barrier-free (to tower) hours of operation: IV, X 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.;

cvILÍn

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This remarkable place of pilgrimage by Krnov – Cvilín Hill - featu-

www.uvalno.cz

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tower from 1903 To the west lie the ruins of castle Šelenburk, once one of the best-fortified in this part of the kingdom cvilín lookout toWer (ROZHLEDNA NA CVILÍNĚ) contact address: TIC Krnov, Hlavní nám. 111/25, 794 01 Krnov-Pod Bezručovým vrchem GpS: 50°4‘55.339“N, 17°43‘21.069“E parking: by Church of the Seven Delours of Mary, around 50 m from tower getting there: train station Krnov Cvilín around 3 km; bus stop Krnov bus station around 3.5 km access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: only in good weather, V–IX daily 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.;

in spring Sat., Sun. 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; other times by arrangement tel.: +420 554 614 612, +420 554 611 772 e-mail: [email protected]

www.krnov.mic.cz

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LYsÁ h o r A M o u n tA I n – Queen o f t h e M o r a v i a n s i l e s i a n Besky d y M o u n t a i n s , 1 , 3 2 3 A s L The highest peak of the Moravian Silesian Beskydy Mountains, surrounded by many legends, offers great vistas Clear weather provides views of the Malá Fatra, the High Tatras and Praděd in the Jeseník Mountains Lysá hora’s dominant structure is a telecommunications tower, and there’s also a weather station, ski lift, restaurant and buffet Lysá hora lies within the Protected Landscape Area Beskydy, and vehicles are prohibited You can reach the top on foot or by bicycle, choosing from many routes of varying difficulty A bus runs up the mountain twice a week from May to September

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lysá horA mountAin (LYSÁ HORA) contact address of closest information center: Beskydské informační centrum, Hlavní 308, 739 11 Frýdlant n. O. GpS: 49°32‘45.536“N, 18°26‘50.155“E parking: parking possible at all access routes getting there: train stop Ostravice 8.5 km; bus stop Malenovice 6.5 km, Visalaje 7.5 km access: on foot, by bicycle, disabled persons may use the bus on Wednesday and

Friday, otherwise all motor vehicle traffic is prohibited tel.: +420 558 676 909 (Beskydy Information Centre) e-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

The legendary mountain Radhošť (1,129 m ASL) combines pagan and Christian tradition Together with nearby Pustevny, it is one of the most frequently visited places in the Moravian Silesian Beskydy Mountains Under the statue of the pagan god Radegast created by Albín Polášek in 1931, pilgrims head along to the statues of SS Cyril and Methodius by the same author, which stand before

www.lysahora.cz, www.beskydy.com

a chapel consecrated to these missionaries The wooden pilgrimage chapel was built in 1896-98 The belfry and shingles protecting

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the chapel from the weather were added in 1926 A broadcasting tower from the same time is the local dominant feature rAdhošŤ mountAin (HORA RADHOŠŤ) contact address: Turistické informační centrum, nám. Míru 1, 744 01 Frenštát p. R. GpS: 49° 29‘31“N, 18°13‘22“E parking: on Pustevny Mountain around 4–5 km away getting there: bus stops Prostřední Bečvy, Pustevny konečná access: around 5 km along ridge route hours of operation: year-round tel.: +420 556 836 916 e-mail: [email protected]

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t e r e Z I e - e M A s LAg heAp Ostrava’s conic slag heap was gradually formed by piling up mine debris from 1920 to 1960 Its top reaches 315 above sea level, making it one of the city’s highest points Terezie-Ema is easily accessible along the yellow-marked hiking route leading from Ostrava’s center or the Ostrava Zoo The slag heap, nicknamed “Ostrava’s volcano”, is active and burns within Thanks to high temperatures, its surface sees the growth of thermophilic steppe flora and in the winter snow almost never holds Aside from rare plant life, the slag heap is also interesting for its outstanding panoramas of the city and region You’ll have Ostrava in the palm of your hand tereZie-emA slAG heAp (HALDA TEREZIE-EMA) contact address: Ostravský informační servis, pobočka Vyhlídková věž

Nové radnice, Prokešovo nám. 8, 702 00 Moravská Ostrava

GpS: 49°50‘15.94“N, 18°18‘43.42“E parking: by Zoo Ostrava getting there: by trolleybus nos. 101, 104, 106; by bus no. 22 at stop Důl Petr Bezruč access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: year-round tel.: +420 599 443 096 e-mail: [email protected]

www.ostravainfo.cz

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Zoo ostrAvA In Silesian Ostrava’s Stromovka district you’ll hear peculiar sounds indeed – the roar of beasts, exotic bird calls and children’s laughter The Ostrava Zoo is one of the country’s largest zoos, and easily makes for a day-long visit The children’s petting zoo is particularly popular, where your kids may encounter goats and sheep up close The African animals exhibits with zebras, giraffes and camels give way to the lemur island and sea aquarium Elephants enjoy the luxury of a modern pavilion and a piece of the Indian jungle A small train will take you from one end of the zoo to the other to see the camel-feeding with commentary Zoo ostrAvA

s t o d o L n Í s t r eet – t h e s t re e t t h a t never sleeps…

(ZOOLOgICKÁ ZAHRADA OSTRAVA, P O

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The center of Ostrava holds the greatest entertainment quarter in

contact address: Zoologická zahrada Ostrava, Michálkovická 197, 710 00 Ostrava GpS: 49°50‘36.688“N, 18°19‘10.615“E parking: by entrance to zoo getting there: by trolleybus nos. 101 and 104 at stop ZOO access: partially barrier-free hours of operation:XI, XII, I 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; II 9:00

the Czech Republic On weekdays Stodolní Street is a pleasant, peace-


ful promenade with restaurants, cafés and bars between the Stodolní

a.m.–5:00 p.m.; III, IX, X 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; IV–VIII 9:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

web: www.zoo-ostrava.cz

train station and Nádražní Street But on weekends it comes alive with dance and copious amounts of energy Dozens of clubs and

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pubs with patios become packed, and as night falls the street turns into one big dance party The lights of the Ostravian night attract thousands of visitors each weekend german mixes with Polish, Italian with Korean and every third Czech here speaks suspiciously fast stodolní street (STODOLNÍ ULICE) contact address: Stodolní 819/16, Ostrava 702 00 GpS: 49°50‘9.83“N, 18°17‘8.62“E parking: on Hollarova street around 100 m away getting there: tram nos. 1, 2, 4, 8,

12, 14, 18 to the stop Stodolní around 50 m; train stop Ostrava-Stodolní around 100 m access: partially barrier-free (outside areas and some clubs and restaurants) hours of operation: year round e-mail: [email protected]

www.stodolni.cz

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leAninG church oF st. peter oF AlcAntArA (ŠIKMÝ KOSTEL SV PETRA Z ALKANTARY)

Chotěbuz-Podobora features a large archeological discovery site of a settlement from the Early Iron Age and mid-8th century upon arrival of Slavs Here at this amazing park, you’ll find a replica of a Slavic Fortress, the remains of which were discovered in the

contact address: Římskokatolická farnost Karviná-Doly, Pivovarská 2, 733 01 Karviná-Fryštát GpS: 49°51‘30“N, 18°32‘15“E parking: around 20 m from the church getting there: train station Karviná-Main Station; public transport stop Gabriela around 100 m away access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: during Sunday church services and on holidays at 9:30 a.m., other times by arrangement tel.: +420 596 314 455 e-mail: [email protected]

www.farnost-karvina.cz, www.karvina-info.cz

latter 20 century The guided tour will familiarize you with the th

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life of the first Slavs You’ll see their dwellings and learn how they used plants to produce or dye materials Boys will enjoy shooting with bow and arrow, and girls may try grinding grain using quern-stones

ArcheopArk chotěbuZ-podoborA (ARCHEOPARK CHOTĚBUZ-PODOBORA) contact address: Archeopark Chotěbuz-Podobora, 735 61 Chotěbuz GpS: 49°47‘7“N, 18°35‘24.998“E parking: 100 m from the park getting there: train and bus stop Chotěbuz and around 10 min. by foot access: not wheelchair accessible hours of operation: V, VI, IX, X Tue.–Fri. call in advance; V, VI, IX, X Sat.,

Sun. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; VII, VIII Tue.–Sun. 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. tel.: +420 558 761 227, +420 721 193 517 e-mail: [email protected]

BAsILIcA oF the vIsItAtIon In FrÝdeK

www.muzeumct.cz, www.archeopark-chotebuz.cz

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Frýdek, or “Silesian Lourdes”, has been an important place of pilgrimage since the 17th century The monumental basilica towers over the city, forming its natural dominant feature Pope John Paul II raised its status to a Basilica Minor in 1999 Its crypt holds mummies and bones of dozens of people – monks and domain owners bAsilicA minor oF the visitAtion oF our lAdy in Frýdek-místek (BAZILIKA MINOR NAVŠTÍVENÍ PANNY MARIE VE FRÝDKU-MÍSTKU) contact address: Farní úřad Frýdek, Mariánské nám. 145, 738 01 Frýdek-Místek GpS: 49°41‘23.174“N, 18°20‘48.507“E parking: near the basilica getting there: by car, by bus access: barrier-free – platform for baby carriages and wheelchairs hours of operation: Mon.-Sat. 7:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.

LeAnI n g c h u r c h o F s t. p e t e r oF AL c A n tA r A I n K A r v I n Á Several villages and entire towns disappeared due to black coal

and 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Sun. 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. tel.: +420 731 625 683, +420 731 625 682 e-mail: [email protected]

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mining The former city of Karviná saw changes in its periphery, where today there are just modest reminders of its former wealth One unique structure here is the Baroque Church of St Peter of Alcantara Built in 1759, undermining later caused it to sink by over 37 meters beneath its original level and it has tilted 6 8 degrees to the south Individual walls have different angles of crookedness This has led to this rare structure earning the nickname “Czech Pisa” 52

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Information centers

INF ORM ATI ON CENTERS Albrechtičky

Bystřice nad Olší

Havířov

Information Center Bystřice-Bystrzyca 739 95 Bystřice nad Olší 334 tel.: +420 558 995 127 e-mail: [email protected] http://ic.bystrice.cz

Information Center Havířov Dlouhá třída 17, 736 01 Havířov-město tel.: +420 596 815 843 e-mail: [email protected] www.havirov-info.cz

Information Center – Regional Library Karviná ČD office at Main Train Station, Nádražní 695/7, 733 01 Karviná-Fryštát tel.: +420 596 311 541 e-mail: [email protected] www.rkka.cz

Nový Jičín

Information Center Albrechtičky 742 55 Albrechtičky 76 tel.: +420 556 428 016 e-mail: [email protected] www.albrechticky.cz

Bartošovice

Čeladná

Hlučín

Information Center Poodří Region 742 54 Bartošovice 1 – chateau tel.: +420 556 720 490 e-mail: [email protected] www.regionpoodri.eu

Information Center Čeladná 739 12 Čeladná 714 tel.: +420 558 684 400 e-mail: [email protected] www.celadna.cz

Information Center Hlučín Chateau, Zámecká 4, 748 01 Hlučín tel.: +420 595 041 617 e-mail: [email protected] www.info.hlucin.com

Klimkovice

Odry

Bílovec

Český Těšín

Information Center Bílovec Slezské náměstí 1, 743 01 Bílovec tel.: +420 556 411 545 e-mail: [email protected] www.bilovec.cz

Information Center Český Těšín Hlavní třída 15, 737 01 Český Těšín tel.: +420 558 711 866 e-mail: [email protected] www.tesinsko-info.cz

Horní Benešov

Bohumín

Dívčí Hrad

Information Center – Public Library Bohumín Vrchlického 262, 736 81 Bohumín tel.: +420 596 013 027 e-mail: [email protected] www.k3bohumin.cz Information Center – Municipal Authority Bohumín Municipal Authority, Masarykova 158, 735 81 Bohumín tel.: +420 536 092 111 e-mail: [email protected] www.mesto-bohumin.cz

Bohušov

Information Center Dívčí Hrad Municipal Authority Dívčí Hrad, 793 99 Dívčí Hrad 64 tel.: +420 554 650 014 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] www.divcihrad.cz Information Center „Osoblažsko“ 793 99 Dívčí Hrad 20 tel.: +420 554 650 214 e-mail: [email protected] www.osoblazsko.cz

Frenštát pod Radhoštěm

Information Center Bohušov 793 98 Bohušov 15 tel.: +420 554 642 121 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] www.bohusov.eu

Information Center Frenštát pod Radhoštěm náměstí Míru 1, 744 01 Frenštát p. Radhoštěm tel.: +420 556 836 916 e-mail: [email protected] www.frenstatinfo.cz

Bruntál

Beskydy Information Center – central office náměstí Svobody 6, 738 02 Frýdek-Místek tel.: +420 558 646 888 e-mail: [email protected] www.beskydy.com

Information Center Muzeum Bruntál Zámecké náměstí 7, 792 01 Bruntál tel.: +420 554 709 151 e-mail: [email protected] www.bruntal-zamek.cz Information Center Bruntál náměstí Míru 7, 792 01 Bruntál tel.: +420 554 713 099 e-mail: [email protected] www.mubruntal.cz

Brušperk Information Center Brušperk náměstí J. A. Komenského 9, 739 44 Brušperk tel.: +420 558 666 271 e-mail: [email protected] www.infobrusperk.cz

Budišov nad Budišovkou Information Center Budišov nad Budišovkou Slate Museum Horská 184, 747 87 Budišov nad Budišovkou tel.: +420 556 305 334 e-mail: [email protected] www.budisov.eu

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Frýdek-Místek

Beskydy Information Center – Frýdek branch Zámecké náměstí 1257, 738 01 Frýdek-Místek tel.: +420 558 438 391 e-mail: [email protected] www.beskydy.com

Frýdlant nad Ostravicí Beskydy Information Center – Frýdlant nad Ostravicí branch Hlavní 308, 739 11 Fýdlant nad Ostravicí tel.: +420 558 676 909 e-mail: [email protected] www.beskydy.com

Fulnek Information Center Fulnek Sborová 81, 742 45 Fulnek tel.: +420 556 713 713 e-mail: [email protected] www.ic-fulnek.cz

Information Center Horní Benešov Masarykova 32, 793 12 Horní Benešov tel.: +420 554 773 099 e-mail: [email protected] www.knihovnahornibenesov.wz.cz

Hradec nad Moravicí Public Library and Information Center Hradec nad Moravicí Opavská 265, 747 41 Hradec nad Moravicí tel.: +420 553 783 940 e-mail: [email protected] www.ichradec.cz

Hukvaldy Information Center Hukvaldy 739 46 Hukvaldy 40 tel.: +420 558 699 221 e-mail: [email protected] www.hukvaldy.eu

Jablunkov Information Center Jablunkov Dukelská 600, 739 91 Jablunkov tel.: +420 558 340 607 e-mail: [email protected] www.jablunkovsko.cz

Jeseník nad Odrou

Information Center Jeseník nad Odrou 742 33 Jeseník nad Odrou 256 tel.: +420 556 739 016 e-mail: [email protected] www.jeseniknadodrou.cz

Karlova Studánka Information Center Karlova Studánka IS, parcela SLL 53/I, 793 24 Karlova Studánka tel.: +420 554 772 004 e-mail: [email protected] www.jeseniky-praded.cz

Karviná Information Center – Regional Library Karviná Masarykovo nám. 71, 733 01 Karviná-Fryštát tel.: +420 596 318 620 e-mail: [email protected] www.rkka.cz

Information Center Klimkovice Lidická 1, 742 83 Klimkovice tel.: +420 556 420 005 e-mail: [email protected], [email protected] www.mesto-klimkovice.cz

Komorní Lhotka Information Center of the Microregion Villages of Stonávka River Basin Komorní Lhotka 27, 739 53 Hnojník tel.: +420 606 674 772 e-mail: [email protected] www.stonavka.cz

Kopřivnice

Information Center Kopřivnice Obránců míru 368, 742 21 Kopřivnice tel.: +420 556 821 600 e-mail: [email protected] www.koprivnice.cz, www.lasska-brana.cz

Kravaře Information Center Kravaře Opavská 268/62, 747 21 Kravaře tel.: +420 553 671 827 e-mail: [email protected] www.i-kravare.info

Krnov Information Center Krnov Hlavní náměstí 25, 794 01 Krnov tel.: +420 554 614 612 e-mail: [email protected] www.krnov.cz

Kunín Information Center Kunín 742 53 Kunín – chateau tel.: +420 556 749 420 e-mail: [email protected] www.zamek.kunin.cz

Mosty u Jablunkova Information Center Mosty u Jablunkova 739 98 Mosty u Jablunkova 381 tel.: +420 558 341 586 e-mail: [email protected] www.gotic.cz

Mošnov Ostrava Information Service Ostrava Leoš Janáček International Airport (arrivals hall vestibule), 742 51 Mošnov 401 tel.: +420 558 272 419 e-mail: [email protected] www.ostravainfo.cz

Information Center Nový Jičín Úzká 27, 741 01 Nový Jičín (from July 2011 Masarykovo nám. 45) tel.: +420 556 711 888 e-mail: [email protected] www.icnj.cz, www.novy-jicin.cz Information Center Odry Masarykovo nám. 25, 742 35 Odry tel.: +420 556 768 162–3 e-mail: [email protected] www.odry.cz, www.infocentrum.odry.cz

Opava Information Center Opava Horní nám. 67, 746 01 Opava tel.: +420 553 756 143 e-mail: [email protected] www.opava-city.cz

Orlová Information Center Orlová Masarykova třída 1324, 735 14 Orlová-Lutyně tel.: +420 596 511 306 e-mail: [email protected] www.knihovna-orlova.cz

Ostrava Ostrava Information Service entrance from Nádražní 7, Jurečkova 12/1935, 702 00 Ostrava tel.: +420 596 123 913 e-mail: [email protected] www.ostravainfo.cz Ostrava Information Service New City Hall Viewing Tower, Prokešovo nám. 8, 702 00 Ostrava tel.: +420 599 443 096 e-mail: [email protected] www.ostravainfo.cz Ostrava Information Service vestibule of main train station, Nádražní 196, 702 00 Ostrava tel.: +420 596 136 218 e-mail: [email protected] www.ostravainfo.cz Ostrava Information Service transport terminal at ČD train station (Svinov), Peterkova 90, 721 00 Ostrava tel.: +420 597 310 174 e-mail: [email protected] www.ostravainfo.cz

Ostravice Ostrava Information Service Ostravice Library, 739 14 Ostravice 400 tel.: +420 558 682 115 e-mail: [email protected] www.obec-ostravice.cz, www.naseknihovna.cz/ostravice

RICCO – Příbor, swimming pool Janáčkova 923, 742 58 Příbor tel.: +420 777 100 007 e-mail: [email protected] www.ricco.cz

Rýmařov Information Center Rýmařov náměstí Míru 6, 795 01 Rýmařov tel.: +420 554 212 381 e-mail: [email protected] www.rymarov.cz, www.rymarovsko.cz

Sedlnice Information Center Sněženka Sedlnice 742 56 Sedlnice 106 tel.: +420 556 712 637 e-mail: [email protected] www.snezenka.cz

Soběšovice Information Center Soběšovice Information Center of the Žermanice and Těrlicko Dams, 739 22 Soběšovice 10 tel.: +420 558 404 555 e-mail: [email protected] www.sobesovice.cz

Studénka Information Center Studénka nám. Republiky 762, 742 13 Studénka tel.: +420 556 414 387 e-mail: [email protected] www.mesto-studenka.cz

Štramberk Information Center Štramberk Zauličí 456, 742 66 Štramberk tel.: +420 558 840 617 e-mail: [email protected] www.stramberk.cz

Třinec Information Center Třinec Dukelská 689, 739 61 Třinec-Lyžbice tel.: +420 558 998 200 e-mail: [email protected] www.info-trinec.cz

Vítkov

Information Center Vítkov náměstí J. Zajíce 7, 749 01 Vítkov tel.: +420 556 312 255 e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] www.vitkov.info

Vrbno pod Pradědem Information Center Vrbno pod Pradědem Jesenická 252, 793 26 Vrbno pod Pradědem tel.: +420 554 751 585 e-mail: [email protected] www.jeseniky-praded.cz

Příbor Information Center Příbor náměstí S. Freuda 19, 742 58 Příbor tel.: +420 556 455 442 e-mail: [email protected] www.pribor-mesto.cz

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Top Attractions of the Moravian-Silesian Region 1st publication, 2010 Text: Marek Podhorský, Vladimír Šmehlík Translation: Scott E. Andrews Photography: © Petr Šimčík, Moravian-Silesian Region, Horydoly (www.horydoly.cz), archives of the Regional Council of Třinec, The City of Ostrava, archive of the Poodří Region, Jitka Musilová, Daniel Krzywoň, Profimedia, Pavel Karmelita, Štefan Špic, Opava Regional Archives, Jiří Janovský (www.janovka.wz.cz), Beskydy Information Center, Technical Museum Tatra, CzechTourism, Karel Stuchlík, Jaroslav Kocourek, Ota Nepilý, Pavel Vlček, City of Krnov, František Řezníček, Nový Jičín Museum, Silesian Provincial Museum, Miroslav Marek, Karel Knapp, Jaroslav Michna, Administration of Chateau Kunín, IC Hradec nad Moravicí, Jiří Kapusta, Gabriela Čočková, Radomír Přibyla Graphic design: freytag & berndt Praha Print: Reproprint © Moravian-Silesian Region, 2010 56

Introduction 3. Castles and chateaux 5. Technical monuments and unique structures 19. Urban and village monument reserves 27. Military monuments 33

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