What to see in Mikulov, a beautiful town in the south of the Czech Republic

If you are planning a travel by car through central Europe in which you travel Austria and Czech Republic, on your route between Vienna or Bratistava towards Brno y Prague You find a small town that deserves your attention.

Is Mikulov, located in the south of Czechia, in the region of South Moravia, next to the Austrian border.

The origins of Mikulov They date back to the castle that was built between the 12th and 13th centuries on a hill, at the foot of which the town was founded and developed.

Mikulov's story

This castle, once rebuilt after suffering a great fire in the 18th century, became the current one. baroque palace What can you visit.

The region where you are located Mikulov has the name of Lenice-Valtice.

Is a wine region, which you can see not only by the landscapes that surround it, but also by the wineries that are in the town and by the wine museum located in the castle itself.

La Mikulov story It is also marked by having welcomed a large Jewish community since the mid-15th century, of which the Jewish quarter which extends near the castle, with a synagogue and a Jewish cemetery.

In your visit to Mikulov the central point is the Plaza Mayor, a place from where you can see the numerous colored buildings and, above all, the spectacular house whose façade is sgraffito.

What to see in Mikulov

This square is busy with terraces where you can taste Czech beer or local wines.

The Plaza Mayor you can also see the Mikulov Castle at the top of the hill, the hermitage that is on the nearby Holy Hill, church of Santa Ana and the clock tower St. Wenceslas Church.

It cannot be missed either Trinity Column, a plague column so common in the main squares of the towns and cities of the Czech Republic.

In your tourist walk through Mikulov you shouldn't stop either visit the Jewish Quarter.

Then you will go up to Mikulov castle, whose existence has been recorded since 1218 and was historically owned by the family Dietrichstein, who acquired it in 1575.

Its first owner was an ambassador of the imperial court in Rome and Madrid, and it was from then on that it had its greatest boom.

He was a protagonist during the 30 Years War, and after the aforementioned fire in the 18th century, it was used by Napoleon for peace negotiations after the Battle of Austerlitz.

El Mikulov castle It was also the place where the armistice was signed in 1866 after the war between Austria and Prussia.

During the Second World War It was completely destroyed by the Nazis during their retreat, and after its subsequent reconstruction, the fortification that you can now visit is inspired by what was an important border castle.

In your visit to Mikulov CastleThe most curious thing you can see is the largest wine barrel in Central Europe, which dates back to 1643, after which it has been saved from the various destructions of the castle.

You also have guided tours dedicated to the tradition of viticulture in Moravia and the history of the castle since medieval times.

Mikulov castle schedules

The Mikulov Castle visiting hours They are from July to August, from 9 a.m. to 18 p.m.; in May, June and September, from 9 a.m. to 17 p.m.; and in April, October and November, from 9 a.m. to 16 p.m.

Last access is one hour before closing, and it is closed to visitors from the end of November to the end of March.

The Mikulov Castle ticket prices It is 120 CZK (4,50 euros) for the complete tour, which includes the historical part, the winery and its large barrel, and two museums dedicated to wine and the Romans.

When night comes, the beautiful night lighting of the different Mikulov monuments and, above all, the castle, invites you to take a night walk in which you will discover beautiful corners.

And if you think sleep in Mikulov, I advise you to book in advance, because although there are several hotels and guesthouses, it is located in a region that attracts a lot of tourism.

Photos of Mikulov

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Map: how to get to Mikulov