Moravian Gate

#480 among destinations in Czech Republic

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain pass

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The Moravian Gate is a geomorphological feature in the Moravian region of the Czech Republic and the Upper Silesia region in Poland. It is formed by the depression between the Carpathian Mountains in the east and the Sudetes in the west. The drainage divide between the upper Oder river and the Baltic Sea in the north and the Bečva River of the Danube basin runs through it. ()

Local name: Moravská brána Coordinates: 49°40'0"N, 18°0'0"E

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MoravskoslezskýCzech Republic

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Moravian Gate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Holy Trinity Church, Šipka, Muzeum Zdeňka Buriana, Památník J. A. Komenského.

5.3 miNW
Church
Holy Trinity Church
135 min walk • The Holy Trinity Church in the Czech Republic stands as a testament to the country's rich architectural heritage and religious devotion. Located in the village of Karlovy Vary, this church is a remarkable example of Baroque architecture, with its intricate designs...
7.6 miSE
Prehistoric site
Šipka, Štramberk
194 min walk • Šipka is a cave located near Štramberk, Moravian-Silesian Region, Czech Republic, 440 m above sea level. In 1880, a mandible of a Neanderthal child was found there. The age of the child has been estimated to be between 9 and 10 years. The archeological work in Šipka was conducted from 1879 to 1893 by Karel Jaroslav Maška.
7.4 miSE
Museum
Muzeum Zdeňka Buriana, Štramberk
188 min walk • The Zdeněk Burian Museum is a museum opened in 2011 in Štramberk, the birthplace of painter and illustrator Zdeněk Burian, who became famous for his drawings of prehistoric animals and other paintings with prehistoric themes.
5.3 miNW
Museum
Památník J. A. Komenského
135 min walk • The first exposition of the Jan Amos Komenský Memorial in Fulnek was opened in 1954. Further installations were opened in 1970 and 1992. The memorial introduces the life and work of Jan Amos Komenský in Fulnek between 1618 and 1621.
1.7 miS
Forts and castles
Zámek Kunín
44 min walk • The Kunín Chateau is one of the most valuable Baroque chateaus in northern Moravia and Silesia. It is located in the village of Kunín near Nový Jičín in the Moravian-Silesian Region. It was designed by architect Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt.
7.6 miSE
Park
Kamenárka, Štramberk
195 min walk • Kamenárka - a nature monument located in the Czech Republic, in Štramberk. It is an unused, two -story limestone quarry with a pond, in which a valuable plant robe has developed and rare species of animals live. The protected area includes 4.46 hectares at an altitude of 450-480 m a.s.l.
7.3 miSE
Historical place, View point
Štramberská trúba, Štramberk
187 min walk • Trúba - a cylindrical tower, the most important remnant of the Štramberk castle, located on the Zámecký vrch hill, northwest of the market square in Štramberk. The height of the building is 40 m, and the diameter - 10 m. Located at an altitude of 508 m a.s.l.
5 miS
Town
Nový Jičín
127 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Nový Jičín is the majestic Starý Jičín Castle, which dates back to the 14th century. The castle offers a fascinating glimpse into the town's medieval past and boasts stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.