Cyril and Methodius Route – Cultural Route of the Council of Europe

Staré Zámky Hillfort Brno-Líšeň

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Staré Zámky Hillfort

Discover Staré Zámky Hillfort: Immerse yourself in a captivating journey through time. This ancient hillfort witnessed prehistoric settlements during the Younger Stone Age, played a crucial role in the Older Iron Age, and bore witness to the cultural impact of the Celtic Age. However, its most significant transformation occurred during the Great Moravian Empire (830-906). Meticulously restored, it evolved into a fortified settlement that served as the administrative hub for the Brno area. Explore the layers of history at Staré Zámky!

Explore the fascinating history of Staré Zámky hillfort, nestled in the southern part of the Moravian Karst within the Brno-Líšeň district. Located just 1.5 km northeast of the village center, this archaeological monument reserve sits atop a rock promontory, surrounded by the Říčka stream. The site’s origins trace back from the Neolithic era to the early 11th century. During the Great Moravian period, this hillfort played a pivotal role as a strategic hub, connecting the central empire region with ironworks in the Moravian Karst. It stands as a direct precursor to the city of Brno. As we explore its weathered stones and contemplate its legacy, we glimpse the past’s intricate dance with the present—a bridge across ages, connecting us to our roots.

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Prehistoric Brno, 9th part

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Prehistoric Brno, 8th part

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History of the hillfort

The Staré Zámky Hillfort, located approximately 1.5 km northeast of Brno-Líšeň, was undoubtedly the center of the Brno region during the 9th and 10th centuries. This multi-cultural site was fortified along the entire perimeter during the Slavic period. However, around the turn of the 9th and 10th centuries, a significant catastrophe—marked by destruction and fire—occurred within the hillfort. The hillfort is situated on a prominent rocky promontory formed by conglomerates, with its longer axis oriented northwest to southeast. Protected as an archaeological monument, it remains an intriguing historical site for tourists exploring the Moravian Karst region.

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Contacts

Na Velehradě jsou dvě informační centra, kde mohou turisté a návštěvníci získat informace o prohlídkách, akcích, výstavách a dalších aktivitách, které v obci dějí.

TO JE Brno Information Centre

Panenská 712/1, 60200 Brno-město, Česko
tel. +420 602 404 246
e-mail: panenska@ticbrno.cz
web:ticbrno.cz

Information centre under the crocodile

Radnická 368/8, 60200 Brno-město, Česko
tel: +420 542 427 150
e-mail: info@ticbrno.cz
web: ticbrno.cz

How to get to hilffort?

The Old Slavic settlement of Staré Zámky is located above the picturesque valley of the river Říčka. The best way to reach the fortress is from the bus stop Líšeň – cemetery, from where you can follow the yellow trail. Behind the cemetery wall is a forested field. If you walk a little further, you will enter a rocky path lined with bushes, which ends on a forest path by the signpost Staré Zámky. There is an inconspicuous right turn leading past the forest to a place called Staré Zámky.

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