Czech Point 101 Photo Albums: Southern Moravia including Brno and the wine region To find out more about Czech history and culture subscribe to our Czech investment newsletter and get free reports. Southern Moravia with the second biggest city in the Czech Republic of Brno has many features that makes it a very attractive investment environment. Prices are 1/2 or less of Prague and there is proximity to Vienna (1.5 hrs away) and Bratislava (1.5 hrs away). Now RyanAir has direct flights from London to Brno. The wine regions are famous for their high quality white and ice wines. Back to Main Photo Essay Page Note: To see a larger version of any single photo, click on the image and a larger version will pop up. The town of Pavlov in the heart of wine country from a ruined castle on the hill. Vineyard close to Pavlov looking up at the ruins of the Divci castle. The town of Mikulov, only minutes from the Austrian border, has a beautifully restored downtown. It is also the most famous town in the middle of the wine area. A wonderfully restored Renaissance house in Mikulov. The town of Nova Rise on the edge of the Moravian highlands between Bohemia and Moravia is dominated by a 13th century Premonstratensian monastery. The pearl of southwestern Moravia is the town of Telc at the foot of the Moravian highlands. The historical core has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1992 and it is for good reason. Beautifully restored building on the town square of Telc. Telc from the castle tower. It also shows a little bit of the beautiful countryside. Another view from the tower. Vranov and its chateau in southwestern Moravia, has some of its oldest surviving architecture being from the 13th and 14th centuries. Please view the official website of Vranov nad Dyji for more information. The second largest city in the Czech Republic, this is a view of Brno from a surrounding hill. Brno also has beautiful architecture in any of the areas surrounding the downtown. This is a local street with some examples. Another building close to the downtown core. Brno is amazing in spring with the local parks being covered with crocuses first and then tulips. Buying into a neighborhood with a park like this one has good potential for capital growth. There are multiple parks like this one that dot the city of Brno and make certain neighborhoods attractive for residents. Zelny Trh ('Cabbage Market' in English) is the largest square in downtown old Brno and boasts a history going back hundreds of years. A market is open daily which features an assortment of local and foreign fruits, vegetables, plants and other products. This following pictures are an example of a renovated 3 bedroom flat close within 8 min walk to the main town square. This picture shows the front of the apartment building after recent reconstruction. The work on the facade revealed beautiful artistic features that had been previously unnoticeable. All the old windows have been replaced to a new 'Euro' style window. The high ceilings give the flats a definite 'theatre' feel. This is the kitchen of the flat. The master bedroom and balcony. Main living room area and dining room with a view over the local park. Back to Main Photo Essay Page Home | Answers to Common Questions | Services and Fees | Contact Us ©2001 - 2008 CZECH POINT® 101 s.r.o., ICO: 26957264, Námestí Viléma Mrštíka 8, Ostrovacice Czech Photos :: Moravia :: Brno :: Telc :: Mikulov