Moravian Monuments
Moravia and Silesia make up the eastern part of the Czech Republic. The north is very hilly and mountainous making it a popular place for winter sports such as cross-country and downhill skiing, while the south is very flat and has many lakes and reservoirs. Moravia and Silesia contain a huge number of monuments, many of which are UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites.
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Vysocina (Highlands)
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Vysocina joins Bohemia to Moravia. The large bodies of water and highlands make this area an excellent place for sports, such as cross-country skiing. The most notable monuments in this area are the historic center of Telc and the Pilgrimage Church of St John of Nepomuk at Zelená Hora, both World Heritage sites. Telc stands on a hilltop; its houses were originally built in wood, until a fire in the late 14th century forced the town to rebuild in stone. The pilgrimage church was built at the beginning of the 18th century in honor of St John of Nepomuk on an unusual, star-shaped plan.
South Moravia
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South Moravia is very flat and is known for its folklore, singing and dancing, as much as it is known for its vineyards. The most notable monuments in this area are the Lednicko-Valtický complex and Pernštejn Castle. Built in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Lednicko-Valtický complex reaches 300 kilometers square, and includes castles, ruins, temples, towers, landscaped gardens, aquariums and featured events. Pernštejn Castle is one of the most well-preserved castles in the Czech Republic and is often used for films. The castle is mentioned in records going as far back as the early 13th century.
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Central Moravia
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Central Moravia is also known for its folklore and costumes, as well as being the home of Europe's deepest ravine, which experts believe could be up to 700 meters deep. The most notable monuments in this area are the Holy Trinity Column in Olomouc and the Gardens and Castle at Kromeríž. The Holy Trinity memorial column was erected in the early 18th century; it stands 35 meters tall and is decorated with many religious sculptures. Kromeríž is located at the foot of the Chriby mountain range. The castle gardens are an incredibly landscaped example of European Baroque style, while the castle is very well preserved.
North Moravia and Silesia
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North Moravia, which includes Czech Silesia, is a very hilly, mountainous area, popular in winter with skiers. The most notable monuments in this area are the Cathedral of the Divine Saviour and the Silesian-Ostrava Castle. The Cathedral of the Divine Saviour was built from 1883 to 1889, due to the huge rise in population during the second half of the 19th century. It is the second largest church in Moravia and was consecrated in 1996 by Pope John Paul II. The Silesian-Ostrava Castle was built in the second half of the 13th century and is the city of Ostrava's most historic cultural monument.
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