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Brno - Dietrichstein Palace and Moravian Provincial Museum Dietrichstinsky Palac

 
The baroque Dietrichstein Palace (Dietrichstinsky Palac) was built in the early 17th Century for Cardinal Dietrichstein. It was designed by Italian architect Giovanni Giacomo Tencallo and is a typical example of baroque architecture in Brno. Today the Dietrichstein Palace, which was renovated in the 1980s, houses the Moravian Provincial Museum, which contains both permanent displays and changing exhibitions.

Must-see attractions nearby:
Spilberk Castle
Valtice Chateau
The five permanent exhibits cover a wide range of topics and time periods, including "The Extinct Life in Moravia ", the Prehistory of Moravia", "Great Moravia", "Moravian Village in Middle Ages", "The World of Minerals", and the "Professor Karel Absolon Memorial". The museum offers a comprehensive overview of the region and is a good option for visitors staying in Brno or those planning on exploring Moravia.
Address: Dietrichstein Palace and Moravian Provincial Museum, Zelny trn 6, Brno, South Moravian Region / Jihomoravsk 659 37, Czech Republic
Hours:
9am-6pm; Sun: 1pm-6pm; Sat: 10am-6pm; Closed: Mon

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