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The ancient
wine-growing Town of Mikulov
The tour of Mikulov can be started from any place - maybe from the
chateaux which is, together with Holy Hill, Mikulov's most important
feature, and which reminds us of the glorious times when Mikulov was
effectively the capitol of Moravia. But after all, Mikulov is a capital
even today, a capital of wine-growing. This is due not just to the fact
that Mikulov gave its name to the surrounding wine-growing area, but also
to the viticulture museum at the chateaux which contains a giant wine vat,
which can hold, as the story has it, an entire orchestra, including its
conductor. However, it would be better for you to have some music played
while you sip wine outside the chateaux in any of the reputable wine bars.
First, though, you have to pass through the historical square, a true
glory of Mikulov. A well-preserved medieval town center, protected as an
Urban Heritage Reserve, gives you the feeling that the town esteems its
traditions and treasures its memories. The best proofs of this are the
wonderfully reconstructed houses, such as the House of Knights, decorated
with murals; the Dietrichstein Crypt, restored and open to the public from
2001; or the trail leading round the Jewish monuments of the town, opened
in 2000. In Mikulov, traditions will surround you wherever you go and
whenever you come. The busiest times, however, are summer and autumn, the
climax to countless cultural events, an essential part of live in Mikulov.
Summertime attracts artists, who create works during the annual Fine Art
Symposium "Workshop"; and musicians, who come to take part in
the International Guitar Festival; autumn, with its traditional Mikulov
Vintage Fair, is best for all lovers of wine and viticulture. Greetings!
The Pasohlavky Recreational Area
You will certainly enjoy a real holiday in the warmest recreational area
in the country. Indeed, the ways of spending your holiday here are many.
All of them, though. have something in common - water. In separate lagoons
you can bathe in both water and sunlight, row in a boat or plough the
surface on peddles. Windsurfing across the extensive expanse of water will
surely prove no problem for those with more courage. And if you are not
certain, you can easily get some help from any of the experienced
instructors at the local windsurfing school. But windsurfing is not the
last item on the list of sports you can do here. The recreational area
offers a large number of sports grounds, tennis courts, and a miniature
golf park. Particular to the surroundings of
Pasohlavky are the almost unlimited opportunities for fishing. The
recreational area is also prepared for cyclists. The "Amber"
long-distance biking route, leading as far as Vienna, passes nearby. On
the other hand, the newly-developed "Around ATC Merkur" route,
starting at the camp premises, will show you around the adjacent
surroundings. In addition to buying maps, tourist guides, and other
souvenirs, in the camp you can also rent a bike for your trip. ATC Merkur,
together with the municipality of Pasohlavky, will also provide you with
all the services necessary to ensure you have a pleasurable holiday,
regardless of how you come or what you have brought with you. Pleasant
restaurants, wine cellars, hotels, hostels, all are ready for you. Just
choose. We wish you a happy holiday.
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