Slavic Fortified Settlement in Mikulčice
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An exceptional Great Moravian fortified settlement from the 9th century, one of the most significant archaeological sites in the Czech Republic, managed by the Masaryk Museum.

📜 Important archaeological site and museum managed by the Masaryk Museum. 🔍 National cultural monument, significant center of Great Moravian Empire.# Why Go🏛️ Discover a significant archaeological site and national cultural monument, home to the largest concentration of discovered stone structures from the Great Moravian period.📚 Engage with school programs and special exhibitions like "Second Church" and "Man and Faith" in the Archaeologists' White House and visitor center gallery.⬆️ Climb the striking 30-meter-high iron observation tower via 152 stairs for unique bird’s-eye views of the acropolis, fortifications, and foundations of ancient churches and a princely palace, with panoramic views stretching across the region and to Slovakia.🌉 Cross the new pedestrian and cycling bridge connecting to the Slovak side.🌳 Enjoy the beautiful environment of meadows and floodplain forests near the Skařiny nature reserve.💡 Learn about the rich history of the Slavs and the Great Moravian period, including archaeological findings of precious jewelry, weapons, and tools from the 7th to 12th centuries.🚶 Explore the marked foundations of twelve churches and one princely palace from the 9th century on the pedestrian circuit, learning about this important power center of Great Moravia, the first state formation of Western Slavs.UNESCO This site is aspiring to be a UNESCO World Heritage site.📱 Use the Smart Guide mobile app to explore the archaeological area and take a virtual tour to discover the site from anywhere. 📸 Browse photo and video galleries for more insights.🚶‍♀️ Guided tours of the archaeological exhibition are available at specific times: Weekdays 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 PM; Weekends & Holidays (until Nov 17) 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 PM. Guide texts are available in German and English for international visitors.# Why Avoid⚠️ Winter visits (Nov 18 - Mar 13) require prior arrangement and minimum group size.# Cost💰 Archeological exhibition with guide: Adults 120 Kč, children 80 Kč, family 250 Kč. Lookout tower: Adults 40 Kč, children 20 Kč. Special free entry events for students are available on specific days.# Hours🕒 Open daily from March 15 to November 17. From June to September: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM daily. From March 15 - May & October - November 17: Weekdays 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM; Weekends & Public Holidays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. The cash desk is closed daily from 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM for a midday break. Winter (Nov 18 - Mar 13) visits are by prior arrangement only.# Getting There🌉 Accessible via a new pedestrian and cycling bridge from the Slovak side, connecting Mikulčice and Kopčany. 🚗 Reachable by car (parking available), bicycle (cycle route 44), or hiking trails from nearby towns like Lužice (blue TZT, 4.5km) or Hodonín (green TZT, 6.5km).# Parking🅿️ Parking is available near the area.# Accessibility♿ Visitor center and guided tour entrance are barrier-free. Note: Inside the exhibition, comfortable passage for wider wheelchairs may not be guaranteed.# Refreshments🍽️ A bistro is open during summer months daily (weather permitting) and on weekends in November (weather and visitor-dependent) from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. A beverage machine is available in winter during opening hours.