Starý Světlov

#201 among destinations in Czech Republic

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Starý Světlov is a ruined gothic castle near the village of Podhradí in the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. It has status as a national cultural monument, which was conferred in 1958. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1360 (665 years ago)Coordinates: 49°9'7"N, 17°45'47"E

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Starý Světlov – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tomas Bata Memorial, Baťa's Skyscraper, Muzeum Luhačovicského Zálesí, Chateau Vizovice.

6.4 miNW
Modernist architecture
Tomas Bata Memorial, Zlín
163 min walk • The Tomas Bata Memorial, nestled in the heart of Zlín, Czech Republic, stands as a poignant tribute to the city's most renowned son, Tomas Bata, the founder of the global shoe empire, Bata Shoes. This architectural gem reflects the industrial and social heritage that...
6.7 miNW
Architecture
Baťa's Skyscraper, Zlín
172 min walk • Baťa's Skyscraper, also known as the Baťa Building, is an architectural landmark nestled in the heart of Zlín, Czech Republic. This 77-meter-tall building was constructed in 1938 as the headquarters for the Baťa Shoe Company, one of the world's leading footwear...
3.5 miS
49°6'4"N • 17°45'31"E
Muzeum Luhačovicského Zálesí, Luhačovice
90 min walk • Museum
6.1 miNE
Forts and castles
Chateau Vizovice, Vizovice
157 min walk • Vizovice Castle is located in the middle of Vizovice, about 15 km from Zlín. In 2001, the castle was classified as a national cultural monument. The castle is owned by the state and administered by the National Heritage Institute.
6.8 miNW
Specialty museum, Architecture, Museum
zámek Zlín, Zlín
174 min walk • Zlín Castle is a four-winged castle in Baroque-Classical style with an inner courtyard. It is located in the middle of the Liberty Orchard in the centre of Zlín. The building houses the Museum of Southeast Moravia.
2.1 miSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Luhačovická přehrada, Luhačovice
53 min walk • Luhačovice dam is a valley reservoir on the Št'ovnica river, in the municipality of Pozlovice, about 2 km northeast of Luhačovice. It is operated by Povodí Moravy, s.p. - závod Střední Morava.
6.5 miNW
49°13'24"N • 17°40'7"E
Alternativa, Zlín
166 min walk • Museum, Art gallery
6.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Tomas Bata University in Zlín, Zlín
169 min walk • Tomas Bata University in Zlín, is a Czech public university in the Moravian city of Zlín, comprising six faculties offering courses in technology, economics, humanities, arts and health care. The university was named after the entrepreneur Tomáš Baťa, the founder of the shoe industry in Zlín.
6.9 miNW
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Letná, Zlín
177 min walk • Letná Stadion is a football stadium in Zlín, Czech Republic. It is currently used as the home ground of FC Fastav Zlín and has an all-seated capacity of 6,375. It is located near the Dřevnice river.
6.5 miNW
Hockey, Sport, Sport venue
Zimní stadion Luďka Čajky, Zlín
166 min walk • Zimní stadion Luďka Čajky is an indoor sporting arena located in Zlín, Czech Republic. The capacity of the arena is 7,000 people and was built in 1957. It was named after Zlín hockey player Ludek Čajka, who was fatally wounded during a game in Košice. It is currently home to the PSG Zlín ice hockey team.