Moravsky Krumlov
I planned this one day trip during summer holidays, to be
exact it was on Sunday, 8th of July. There've been two aspects that made
me go there. One was location, Moravsky Krumlov is only about 40 km from Brno,
and the second one is the fact that I was astonished by people’s photographs
from over there.
This was a bike trip, I’ll never forget the heat and
scorching sun that I presently miss in the middle of winter, but back then it
was a bit tiring. If I’m not wrong we went through Brno-Kohoutovice and Novy
Liskovec looking for the way to Troubsko and Popuvky, under the highway D1,
where was my lucky place (I found 20kc)Then we head to road 394 going through
Neslovice, Ivancice, Nemcice straight to Moravsky Krumlov. Usually when we go
to a new place we choose standard roads over bicycle paths, mainly because it’s
less probable to get lost. At least for me.
Roads were leading across little
villages and countryside, among sunflower’s crops but also right to the steep
hills. Roads were everything but not flat and boring. The way to our
destination prolonged because every time I’ve spotted something I had to stop for
a moment and gaze a bit, take a picture and put the memory to a proper drawer.
City is situated in meander of Rokytne river forming packed
centre, with only few main streets. Moravsky krumlov is not big, there’re only
about 6000 inhabitants.
Undoubtedly one the main attraction of the city is Krumlov castle,
which now looks a bit rough and shabby, but back in sixteenth century it was a
renaissance residence, becoming an important place to social and cultural
events. From around 1950 to 2011 castle
housed Alfons Mucha’s canvases-Slav Epic that lured tourists.
Other interesting monument is Saint Florian chapel rising
above the city. The baroque chapel is visible even from few kilometres. Once we
saw it we wanted to approach closer and closer. The fact that chapel is high in
the sky wasn’t an obstacle. We found strength to climb there. View, as usual
breathtaking.
Surprising was that the main market was tiny and unlike the other in the Czech
Republic.
As for so small city, there’re four more churches spotted
in different districts. Around the city centre you may marvel well preserved
city’s fortification, which protected city from conquerors.
Last but not least I would like to mention the Jewish cemetery,
situated on south west outskirts of the town.
It’s a proof that Jewish lived there. The oldest grave is dated back to 1613.
City promotes itself as cultural, social and sport centre
with many festivals, shows and concerts taking place. Unfortunately we didn’t have
the chance to participate in any, but if you’re planning a trip to Moravsky
Krumlov, a good idea would be to check what’s happening in the city,
information is provided on the official site.
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