Neighborhood
Horní Věstonice
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Horní Věstonice is a wine village with a unique cultural draw: the Museum of the Dolní Věstonice Paleolithic Site. This museum showcases artifacts from the nearby Dolní Věstonice archaeological site, including the famous Venus of Dolní Věstonice, a ceramic figurine from the Gravettian period. The village itself is set among vineyards and offers a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors can explore the museum, then walk to the actual excavation site, which lies just outside the village. The area also provides access to the Pálava hills for hiking.
Don't miss
- Visit the Museum of the Dolní Věstonice Paleolithic Site to see replicas of the Venus figurine and other Ice Age tools.
- Walk to the Dolní Věstonice archaeological site, where the original Venus was discovered in 1925.
- Hike through the surrounding vineyards to the nearby Pálava hills for views of the Nové Mlýny reservoirs.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Horní Věstonice
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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