Rotunda of St. Catherine & Znojmo Castle
Rotunda sv. Kateřiny a Znojemský hrad
An 11th-century Romanesque rotunda in the castle district, with interior walls covered in 1134 paintings from the Přemyslid dynasty. It is one of the most precious Romanesque painting cycles in the Czech Republic.
The rotunda was the castle chapel of the Přemyslid rulers in Znojmo. Its murals show the genealogy of the Přemyslid rulers and the legend of Přemysl the Ploughman, and it is a national cultural heritage site. To protect the paintings, the rotunda is open only from about April to October. Only a small group of visitors can enter at a time, and they stay only a few minutes. In peak season you need to book in advance. The neighbouring Baroque castle displays collections from the South Moravian Museum. From the castle courtyard you can look down over the Dyje valley and the dam.
Opening hours
About April–October 09:00–17:00 (Rotunda: limited time and numbers)
Nearby sights
- St. Nicholas Church & St. Wenceslas Chapel
- Znojmo Town Hall Tower
- Znojmo Underground
- Louka Monastery
- Šobes Vineyard
- Retz Windmill & Wine Cellars
- Nový Hrádek Castle
- Podyjí National Park