Slavkov U Brna Attractions

For history buffs interested in the Napoleonic wars, Slavkov U Brna is of great importance. It is here that Napoleon literally destroyed his enemies, the Austrians and Russians, at the battle of Austerlitz. This December 2, 1805 battle, also known as the Battle of Three Emperors, is marked with a series of sites in between Brno and Slavkov U Brna. One of the most important sites is at the top of Pratzen Hill. Here visitors will find the Monument of Peace designed by Josef Fanta. This monument was commissioned in 1912 by the three countries involved in the battle.

A museum nearby gives the fascinating history of this crucial battle and is well worth a visit to give a perspective of what went on across these pleasant hills so many years ago and how it changed history significantly in the 19th Century.