Discover Mucha's Life's Work: The Slav Epic A breathtaking experience awaits you at Moravský Krumlov Chateau, located just 50 km west of Brno. Immerse yourself in the monumental beauty of The Slav Epic—a cycle of 20 massive canvases to which Alfons Mucha dedicated 18 years of his life. You can enjoy the stories hidden within the colors with an English audio guide narrated by the artist's own great-grandson, Marcus Mucha. On the way back to Brno, we might stop in Dolní Kounice, where one of the oldest and largest medieval castles in the Czech Republic towers over the local vineyards.
Lubo Kristek Museum Guided Tour in Podhradi nad Dyji
The Lubo Kristek Museum (Muzeum celoživotního díla Lubo Kristka) is located at Chateau Lubo (Zámeček Lubo) in Podhradi nad Dyji. Step into the authentic surreal world of an artist who still lives and creates here. Nestled in the iconic house with a piano on the roof, the museum presents the oeuvre of Czech surrealist artist Lubo Kristek across seven exhibition halls. Lubo Kristek is a sculptor, painter, and performer whose works can be found in public spaces across Europe. After spending three decades in Germany, he returned to Czechia, where he continues to create at Chateau Lubo. He is also known for his internationally acclaimed happenings, more than 50 of which have been staged across three continents. The museum reveals both the evolution of his art and aspects of his private life. Explore a collection of sculptures, paintings, assemblages, and performance relics spanning more than 60 years. Guided tours offer insight into his imagination and the hidden corners of his legacy.