South Moravian Region

Historic churches and shrines in South Moravian Region

This collection highlights ten significant religious sites in the Jihomoravský kraj region, featuring diverse architectural styles from Gothic and Baroque to Neoclassical. Included are historic monasteries, basilicas, Orthodox and Catholic churches, chapels, and a synagogue, reflecting the area's Christian and Jewish cultural heritage.

Historic Churches & Shrines — Map

A

St Thomas's Abbey

St Thomas's Abbey is a historic Augustinian monastery featuring Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture. It houses a museum dedicated to Gregor Mendel and serves as a cultural and religious site.

B

Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, Brno

The Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady in Old Brno Abbey is a high Gothic, monumental convent temple.

C

Kostel svatého Václava

Orthodox cathedral serving the Czech and Slovak Orthodox Church in Brno.

D

Synagoga

Synagogue representing the Jewish cultural heritage in the region.

E

Kostel svaté Kunhuty

Roman Catholic church located in the village of Hostěradice, Znojmo district.

F

sv. Cyril a Metoděj

Roman Catholic chapel dedicated to Saints Cyril and Methodius in Vyškov-Dědice parish.

G

Panny Marie

Church near the town cemetery in Vyškov, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

H

Nanebevzetí Panny Marie

Roman Catholic parish church built in 1783, located in Vyškov Rychtářov.

I

sv. Martin

Roman Catholic parish church of Saint Martin situated on Liliová hora hill above Luleč.

J

Rajhradský klášter

Benedictine monastery east of Rajhrad dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

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