Landschaftsschutzgebiet Mährischer Karst

Historische Stätten im Mährischen Karst

Historic and Religious Sites

This collection highlights the diverse heritage of the Moravian Karst, ranging from the architectural grandeur of the Baroque pilgrimage church in Křtiny to medieval castle ruins like Blansek and Holštejn. The list also includes several poignant war memorials and monuments dedicated to fallen soldiers and historical figures. These sites provide insight into the region's defensive history, religious traditions, and 20th-century commemorative culture, often situated on strategic promontories and limestone outcrops throughout the protected landscape.

Historic and Religious Sites — Karte

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A

Virgin Mary Church in Křtiny

Baroque pilgrimage church renowned for its radical architectural design and historical importance. It features a monumental dome and tower, serving as a significant cultural monument and spiritual site.

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B

Holštejn

Ruins of a medieval rock castle situated on a limestone cliff above the Lidomorna cave, which historically served as the castle prison.

C

Hrádek u Babic

Remains of a medieval fortification on a promontory between Babice nad Svitavou and the Býčí skála cave.

D

hrad Horákov

Remains of an extinct castle located on a promontory overlooking the Mariánské údolí valley.

E

Obřanský hrad

Ruins of a 13th-century castle situated on a steep ridge above the Svitava River valley.

F

Blansek

Extensive 13th-century episcopal castle ruins overlooking the Punkva Valley, featuring remains of massive walls and palace structures.

G

Blansek

Extensive 13th-century episcopal castle ruins overlooking the Punkva Valley, featuring remains of massive walls and palace structures.

H

Pomník padlých

War memorial dedicated to the victims of historical conflicts.

I

Padlým osvoboditelům

Memorial dedicated to the soldiers who fell during the liberation of the region.

J

Vzpomínka padlým a zemřelým vojákům

Commemorative monument for fallen and deceased soldiers.

K

Pomník Rudoarmějců

Memorial dedicated to Red Army soldiers from World War II.

Gortyna / CC BY-SA 4.0

L

Peter Jilemnický

Memorial dedicated to the Slovak writer and politician Peter Jilemnický.