All those who travel to Moravia should not miss out on a visit to Břeclav, the entrance gate to Lednice-Valtice Area (LVA). Astonishingly, this park covers an area of 200 km2, so no wonder it has been listed in the UNESCO world heritage fund. Primary information about LVA can be obtained from the Lichtenstein house in the centre of the town.

The Lichtensteins were at the beginning of LVA for they loved mystery and ancient Greek mythology. Many structures built within this area were consecrated to ancient gods. As available sources tell us, they believed that man would become a better being by discovering something beautiful within nature.

In the immediate surroundings of Břeclav there are five such buildings, folly of castle ruins and a Lichtenstein-built noveau Gothic Church of St.Mary’s Visitation.
In search of Lichtenstein heritage, one can set off from Břeclav by boat and on foot. But because of the flat nature of local terrain, cycling is the best way to explore this area.

Lichtenstein House
Lichtenstein House in Břeclav was opened in May 2009. Inside an exposition describing history of The Lichtenstein family is found as well as a wine shop with selected Lichtenstein wines and a gallery where various LVA themed articles can be purchased.

Church
The Church of St.Mary’s Visitation in Poštorná was built by the Duke John II. of Lichtenstein. It was constructed according to a project of an architect Karl Weinbrenner in the years of 1895-1898. Building material was produced in a local ceramic factory. Church is open to public from May to August and tour guide services are provided. Karl Weinbrenner also designed other interesting buildings near the church – vicarage, school, library.

Pohansko
An empiric Lichtenstein chateau Pohansko is found south-east of Břeclav and it was built according to plans of Josef Hardmuth in the years of 1810-1812. Since 1957 extensive archeological excavations have been carried out around the chateau. The Lichtensteins, not realising, had the chateau built within the area of Great Moravian settlement.