Early-medieval Great Moravian fortified settlement with the area of  10 ha is the largest and the uniquely preserved Slavic archaeological excavation in the Czech Republic.

In the period of Old and Great Moravia The Castle of Mikulčice  was one of the prominent religious, culture and power centre of west Slav. It was probably one of  saint  Cyril – Constantin and saint Metodej’s place of activity. It can be proved by discoveries of foundations negatives of 12 churches built of bricks, a palace and more than  2.500 uncovered graves, many of them had rich and precious trousseau.  The importance of excavation is demonstrated by the set of more than  250.000 collection objects  - jewellery, weapons, riding equipment and objects of clerical and daily secular needs, that were collected by archeologists between  1954 - 1992. Other important excavations were discovered between 2006 – 2008. Until today the wall remains called Mounds have been delimitating the vastness of acropolis  fortified settlement, where the visitor route is led. 

Besides free tour of church and palace foundations  in the terrain, you can visit two permanent expositions of archeological relicts from  7th – 9th century. The initial exposition gives general information about  the results of archeological research in  Mikulčice, main focus is  on  the period of 8th and  9th century. The other exposition is the introduction into the history of Mikulčice Castle and local sacral buildings done in modern way. The emotionally harmonized connection of speech, music and film projection acquaints with  our past and it is really accepted with visitor’s delight.

The archeological  discoveries and recognition of  Great-Moravian  history are supplemented by beautiful surrounding nature of meadow forest and meadows that are not only  changeful in every season  but rich in precious fauna and flora as well. Slavic fortified settlement in Mikulčice is close to nature reserve Skařiny which is one of the last remains of  meadow forest in the South Moravia. The colony of white storks and grey heron lives here and beaver and the other representative of meadow thermophilic fauna and flora  live here too.

A part of offer for visitors is rich accompanying cultural program that is not dominated only by  Cyril-Metodej’s fair of Orthodox Church, Church of Rome or Catholic Church but  results announcing  of literal competition for children and youth, a lecture cycle of  Monuments Friends Club, Great-Moravian days with demonstration from daily life of Slavs, an exhibition in small Gallery of Visitor Center as well or  professional literature and souvenirs or postcards offered at the reception.

The Castle of Mikulčice visit is the ideal stop for organized excursion and trips of families or individual tourists in the South Moravia  on the way from  Slovakia or Austria to the recognition of sights and beauties of the Czech Republic.  This place has become very popular stop for bike riders.

The composed  archeology park of Mikulčice and Kopčany tries to achieve to be recorded on the List of  world cultural heritage UNESCO.

Address and booking:
Slav fortified settlement [Slovanské hradiště] in Mikulčice, 696 19 Mikulčice – Valy, Czech Republic
telephone number: 518 357 293, e-mail: info@mikulcice-valy.info

The main season in Slav fortified settlement  in  Mikulčice is from 1st April to  31st October daily, apart from Monday, working days from 09.00 to 16.30, on Saturday and Sunday and on holidays from 09.00 to 17.30 (in July and August till 18.30) o’clock.

The prolonged season is in winter time  from 1st November till 30th March and groups of more than 10 people are guided.  

A ticket for children, students and pensioners is  30,- Kc, 60,- Kc for adults.  The part of the ticket is a postcard. Parking in the area is for free. Refreshment is available at the cashier of the monument.