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Built around the year 1037 by the Bohemian Prince Břetislav I as a large parochial church. Apparently in 1134 it was decorated with frescoes representing, besides biblical motives, the legend about the calling of Přemysl the Ploughman to the princely throne, and a picture gallery of the oldest Bohemian princes of the Přemyslide family.
The Rotunda of St. Catherine, known as the Znojmo Rotunda, is a Romanesque rotunda located in Znojmo, Czech Republic. It is the town's most valuable monument, and features one of the oldest fresco compositions in the Czech lands. Besides the religious motives, of particular importance is the praising portrayal of the ruling Přemyslid dynasty.
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Chateau
After victory over the Turks at the end of the 17th century, Znojmo Castle was sold to the Deblin family. It was demolished and replaced by a Baroque Chateau. It is now owned by South Moravian Museum and is open to the public.
Built in the 16th century this is a truly unique two story chapel in South Moravia. It was built upon part of the city walls and features a late Gothic vault. In the lower chapel is an underground circular vault which is situated between St Wenceslas' and St Nicholas' churches and is under dispute as the heavy tourist train passes over it daily and is causing distress.
Dating from 1100 AD. The original church was burnt to the ground in 1335. Today's Gothic style church was rebuilt several times during the 15th century with additions as late as the mid-19th century. It is very richly decorated with altars, statues and pictures and features a large organ in its balcony.
Znojmo Underground Passages is an intricate labyrinth of tunnels below the town centre. Throughout the history of Znojmo they served as storage space, hiding place from the enemy, and a garbage dump, but now you can take part in a 60-minute, one-km guided tour through this maze. Be sure to join a bigger group of foreigners or pick up a leaflet with information in your language from the reception, because tours are mostly conducted in Czech and foreigners have to form a group of at least 10 people to be able to have an English or German guided tour. Temperature 13°C.