Near the Austrian border is a rather large ancient town of Znojmo, founded in 1055 on the banks of the river diyah. Big settlement, turned into the capital of Moravia, did not last long: in 1145 it was completely destroyed. However, a favorable place was empty for long. At the beginning of the XIII century king Przemysław Otakar I ordered to revive the once-glorious city of Znojmo.

Unfortunately, not all historical buildings have survived to our time. In 1945, very many of them were destroyed by airstrikes. It was badly damaged old Town Hall. From it remained only the bell tower and the cellars where the wine was stored. Church of St. Nicholas survived, which was built in 1348 in the Gothic form. It is considered the city's main church. Next to it is the high chapel of St. Wenceslas, the observation deck where you can climb.

Of great interest is the local castle, which was rebuilt from the XI century fort. In the XIX century it was placed under the military hospital, and then presented local history museum, the exhibition is housed in it now. The structure of the palace complex includes Rotunda of St. Kateřina - the only building preserved from the time of Přemyslid. Some of its walls covered with the most valuable paintings in 1134. Ancient artist depicted the owners of the castle and some biblical scenes.

Among the other sights of the city it should be noted Capuchin monastery, founded in the XIII century and closed during a church reforms of Joseph II. Now in its premises located zoological exhibits and archaeological exhibitions.