A unique and festive experience can be a visit to the unique Slavic Epic of Alfons Mucha at the castle in Moravský Krumlov. A total of 20 large-format canvases represent the history of Slavic nations and the most important historical milestones that touch not only the past of the Czechs. The world-famous work in the reconstructed chateau halls is accessible all year round. However, due to the great interest of the public, we recommend booking tickets in advance.

Since 2022, the Slavonic Epic has been accompanied by the so-called "Mucha Trail" - a project of the Mucha Foundation, which annually brings a thematic exhibition of his own works or contemporary works inspired by the artistic style of Alfons Mucha to places associated with the life and work of Alfons Mucha. Moravský Krumlov is a part of this project every year, which you can see as part of a tour of the Slavonic Epic for the price of one admission.

In 2024, the exposition was supplemented by "Mucha's Stairs". The original construction on which Alfons Mucha painted the monumental canvases of the Slavonic Epic for 18 years. He is said to have stood on them for 8 to 10 hours a day. Their owner is Jaroslav Pácha, the current owner of the Zbiroh Chateau, where Mucha painted the entire cycle. He kindly lent them to Moravian Krumlov - he wanted them to be where the Slavonic Epic is again.

New in 2024 are also films about the life of the world-famous artist. Visitors have the opportunity to watch Czech documentaries that provide a deeper insight into the life and work of Alfons Mucha. These short documentaries can be conveniently watched free of charge in the cloakroom at the entrance to the exhibition on the ground floor.

For child visitors, a modified guided tour and a special worksheet with a mystery are available from 2024. If they get it right, it will lead them to a secret place in the castle, where a prize awaits them in a chest.

You can extend your tour of the famous painting cycle at Moravský Krumlov Castle with other cultural experiences: a visit to the modern art exhibitions from the collections of Jan and Meda Mládek from Prague's Kampa Museum, a guided tour of the castle interiors as part of the "Nobleman's Chambers" tour, or a climb up the castle's observation tower, which was opened after the extensive reconstruction of the entire south wing of the castle in 2022. Also worth a visit is the modern exhibition called "Tunnel to the 20th Century" with its emotive stories about the history of the town and the castle. It is indeed located in the tunnel that originally served as an access road to the town. Today it also houses a modern Tourist Information Centre with a ticket office and gift shop.

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