Lednice Castle

A romantic neo-Gothic château surrounded by a huge English-style park, at the heart of the Lednice–Valtice Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site created by the Liechtenstein family. Inside are richly carved wooden interiors and a famous spiral staircase. The park has a 60 m minaret, a palm house and a romantic artificial castle ruin.

Boat trips run on the river through the park, and the whole landscape, scattered with follies, is ideal for cycling. South Moravia is the Czech Republic's wine region; rent a chalet or stay in a vineyard village to enjoy the lovely countryside and the cheap local food and wine.