The best museums South Moravia

This museum offers fascinating exhibitions on the history of the city and the region, but also on the history of the shoe! A must-see in the city of Bata, the most famous Czech shoe designer in the world! It offers a journey through time and the evolution of this ambassador of national craftsmanship. You will find Czech and foreign pieces from the 16th century to today, with of course Bata models (from 1894). For aficionados , therefore.

It is not difficult to imagine why the first Slavic tribes who settled in the territory of the present-day Czech Republic decided to establish a fort on this beautiful rocky peak. From here, one can overlook the plain and control the region. But of course, no trace of this first stronghold remains today. The medieval walls that can still be seen today date from the 13th century, when the fort was first enlarged. Two old towers are noteworthy. The present baroque castle was built in 1719 by the Dietrichstein family on top of the medieval citadel (which had already been remodeled into a Renaissance castle). But the palace also houses a folklore and wine exhibition and... a curiosity: the enormous 17th century barrel with a capacity of 1,010 hectoliters, the largest in this part of Europe and much larger than the barrels one is used to seeing in the cellars. Another highlight of the visit is the library, built after the fire of 1729, which now houses over 11,000 priceless volumes. The terraced gardens (free admission) offer beautiful views of the city. The regional museum has been closed in 2021 due to renovations of both the premises and the collections, with no reopening date yet given due to delays during the pandemic. Check the website for more information.

This church, consecrated in 1256, is located at the end of the short Farní street. Inside, you can admire the beautiful, typically Baroque furnishings, embellished with Gothic sculptures. Don't miss the golden Renaissance baptismal font either. But the most interesting thing is undoubtedly the ascent of the North Tower (the highest) of the building, from where the view on the square and the old town is superb. It is 63 meters high and was built in the 14th century as a watchtower.

It is located along the small street Minorítská, west of the square, at the end of Matky Boží. It is one of the oldest buildings in the city, which has preserved (at least inside) its original appearance: late Romanesque columns, statues, gargoyles... There are beautiful Gothic frescoes and the oldest painting in the city (16th century), illustrating a victory of the army and the local population in the early 15th century.

Wallenstein Castle was built in the 16th century in Renaissance style on the remains of the Benedictine monastery. Baroque elements were added at the end of the 17th century. The result is an elegant building with many windows. It now houses a regional museum. The history, folklore and geography of the Třebíč region are told through various documents. Old trades (pipe making, making wooden cribs) feature prominently.