Sporting Kansas City Academy goalkeeper Jack Kortkamp has earned a call-up to the United States U-17 Youth National Team for the Vaclav Jezek Tournament in Mikulov Kortkamp and the USYNT will take on Germany Czech Republic and Slovakia in the international competition This marks the first training camp of the U-17 MYNT cycle which includes next year’s 2025 Concacaf U-17 Championship and cumulates with the 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Qatar 2008 are age-eligible for next year’s FIFA U-17 World Cup Head coach Gonzalo Segares has selected 18 players born in 2008 and two born in 2009 for the tournament The roster features players from 11 Major League Soccer clubs led by two players each from Chicago Fire FC Real Salt Lake and the San Jose Earthquakes Four players are based abroad in Germany (two) U-17 MYNT ROSTER – VACLAV JEZEK TOURNAMENT – CZECH REPUBLIC GOALKEEPERS (2): Jack Kortkamp (Sporting Kansas City; Olathe DEFENDERS (6): Christopher Cupps (Chicago Fire FC; Chicago Pedro Guimaraes (Orange County SC; Aliso Viejo Oliver Tan (San Jose Earthquakes; Piedmont MIDFIELDERS (6): Maximo Carrizo (New York City FC; Greenwich Jack Mize (Borussia Dortmund/GER; New York City FORWARDS (6): Chase Adams (Columbus Crew; Naperville Mathis Albert (Borussia Dortmund/GER; El Segundo Chance Cowell (San Jose Earthquakes; Ceres Cavan Sullivan (Philadelphia Union; Philadelphia Next generation, new journey! 🇺🇸The #U17MYNT is back in action kicking off their cycle at the Vaclav Jezek Tournament in the Czech Republic ⬇️ a 16-year-old goalkeeper has taken part in five USYNT camps including one at Compass Minerals National Performance Center in Kansas City his first-ever appearance with the Youth National Team The Minnesota native has gained familiarity with the world-class facility after training with the Sporting Kansas City first team on several occasions The goalkeeper joined the Sporting Kansas City Academy in the summer of 2021 and has since represented club and country as one of the most talented American goalkeepers in his age group U-15 and U-levels and will tend net for the U-18s in the upcoming MLS NEXT season He started four matches at the 2024 GA Cup for the U-17s and has competed at prestigious events such as MLS NEXT Fest MLS NEXT Flex and the MLS NEXT Cup Showcase He inked his first MLS NEXT Pro amateur contract ahead of Sporting Kanas City II's match against North Texas SC on May 5 and made his professional debut on the road at Real Monarchs on June 12 He has amassed two starts in goal for Benny Feilhaber's SKC II side in 2024 @SKCAcademy goalkeeper Jack Kortkamp will make his second career start. The 17-year-old will tend net while Rindov plays on the back four with Leo Christiano, Mason Visconti and Carson Klein. pic.twitter.com/zVtAGpfGBJ Following his trip to Mikulov, Kortkamp will rejoin the Sporting KC Acadmey for the start of the 2024-25 MLS NEXT Season. He will also play a role in the final matches of SKC II's 2024 MLS NEXT Pro season. Fans can follow Kortkamp's journey through the pro-player pathway by following both Sporting KC II and the SKC Academy on Twitter. Moravia Back to topAttractionsMust-see attractionsVila Tugendhat Brno had a reputation in the 1920s as a centre for modern architecture in the Bauhaus style Arguably the finest example is this family villa Lednice Chateau owned by the Liechtenstein family from 1582 to 1945 is one of the country’s most popular weekend destinations Labyrinth under the Cabbage Market the city has opened several sections of extensive underground tunnels to the general public This tour takes around 60 minutes to explore… Špilberk Castle Brno's spooky hilltop castle is considered the city's most important landmark Its history stretches back to the 13th century Telč Chateau Telč's sumptuous Renaissance chateau guards the northern end of the Telč peninsula The chateau was rebuilt from the original Gothic structure in the 16th… Archbishop's Chateau The Unesco-protected Archbishop's Chateau dates from the late 17th century and is Kroměříž’s big-ticket sight Valtice Chateau the seat of the wealthy Liechtenstein family is one of the country's finest baroque structures Kroměříž Museum The biggest draw here is a permanent collection of the works of Czech painter and graphic artist Max Švabinský View more attractionsArticlesLatest stories from MoraviaRead more articlesFilter by interest: Adventure TravelArt & CultureBeaches, Coasts & IslandsFood & Drink All Interests Adventure Travel Art & Culture Beaches, Coasts & Islands Food & DrinkFood Matched with a beauty queen like Prague – and without its own Charles Bridge to boast about – Brno is the Czech Republic’s perennial underdog. But spend… No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission The Austrian capital is a hotspot year-round shines incredibly bright when fine weather makes fanciful trips to the beer gardens and breezy rides down the Danube a seasonal rite of passage Set your destination for the Anantara Palais Hansen Vienna Hotel along the city’s famous Ringstrasse – your home base for three fun days. We’ve created a suggested itinerary full of must-sees and hidden gems guaranteeing that your quick getaway over the border will be memorable.   hitting the D1 motorway from Prague shortly after 8:30 a.m Our Mercedes-Benz app selected the best place to recharge along the way – Mikulov is home to a fairytale castle and top Moravian wines We were tempted to stay and taste but didn’t give in (Tip: Don’t forget to buy your Austrian highway vignette 3D parking assistance and automatic speed control made navigating the city’s busy streets a breeze The five-star property offers a wide range of spa and beauty procedures providing a nice balance to an afternoon of serious sightseeing After checking in, we grabbed lunch at the nearby Daihachi sushi This spot’s clientele is 90 percent locals a welcoming statistic for a city littered with tourist traps The sushi here is simple and extremely fresh.   We returned to the hotel for espresso and dessert in the lobby bar An apple strudel ceremony takes place around 3 p.m each day A ringing bell announces the arrival of the apple strudel cart – a complimentary treat for hotel guests Don’t pass on pairing your strudel with a few cups of coffee If you’re wondering why Austrian brew always tastes so good sourced directly from Austria’s mountain springs After lunch, we hopped on a tram to visit the Beauty of Diversity exhibit at the Albertina Museum We received recommendations for a bike tour along the Danube Bike Path. There are three routes to choose from Make sure you ride through Prater Hauptallee Dinner was at Pizzeria Mar, a short walk from our hotel in the charming Servitenviertel neighborhood often called the city’s “Little Paris.” The pizzeria is a local favorite with a 40-year track record The kitchen’s Pizza Romana is out of this world.  where a la carte and buffet options are included we took the Mercedes for a spin around the Viennese hills and vineyards a scenic drive via Cobenzlgasse and Höhenstrasse Taking the Mercedes for a spin through this exquisite terrain was smooth and comfortable The car has a beautiful design and functionality down to the smallest details from the luxurious seat experience to its smart displays and textures.    It was hard not to want to test the Mercedes’ full power the built-in safety system gave us a verbal warning and quickly adjusted the speed Now, back to the roadway: At the end of Cobenzlgasse, we stopped for a round of warm apple strudel at the Rondell Café am Cobenzl The spot offers an excellent selection of Viennese cuisine It would be a sin to leave without trying the Wiener Gemischte Satz We continued up the Höhenstrasse to the Kahlenberg where we enjoyed more beautiful views of Vienna and the surrounding vineyards which offers the highest viewing point in Vienna After an afternoon of hiking, we decided to indulge in some pampering at the hotel. The signature Anantara spa combines Thai traditions with state-of-the-art wellness for an ultimate luxury retreat experience Dinner included a five-course gourmet experience at Edvard a Michelin-starred restaurant where Chef Paul Gamauf presents exquisite tasting experiences that change with the seasons Only the freshest ingredients are selected paired with exceptional wine options by an experienced sommelier.   Before heading home, we wanted to explore more of the Wachau Valley’s storied landscape and cultural explorations that genuinely captures the spirit of Austria.  When we went to pick up the car in the secured hotel garage the Mercedes already knew we intended to take a detour home and was roaring to go.  The Mercedes-Benz app allowed us to always be in control It sent us notifications when someone unlocked it the car takes real-time photos; four cameras cover all sides.) The app also allowed us to pre-schedule trip routes and air quality from the comfort of our hotel room The information was then automatically sent to the car the inside air temperature and air quality immediately acclimated to precisely what we requested shortly after the engine was turned on a journey home meticulously plotted on the GPS Navigating through the lovely Wachau Valley the interplay of natural beauty and historical significance becomes vividly apparent We cruised past historic monasteries such as the Melk and Göttweig abbeys enduring symbols of the region’s significant spiritual and architectural heritage which felt like we’d stepped back in time with its narrow taking us through Krems an der Donau and Durnstein extended the drive up to Prague via České Budějovice by some two hours Your morning coffee deserves a great companion. Why not enjoy it with our daily newsletter? News from Czechia, curated insights, and inspiring stories in English. Czech wine countryThe Czech Republic's southeast shows an unexpected side to the country: one of Germanic villages and ancient forests This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).Welcome to Czech wine country glassy lakes and red-roofed sandstone villages Put away that stein — South Moravia has almost as many wine cellars as residents Following decades of Communist-wrought destruction this once-prestigious winemaking region is bouncing back — and throwing its doors open to visitors is the Czech Republic’s second-largest city after Prague it’s a kaleidoscope of UNESCO-listed functionalism and Austro-Hungarian glamour but it’s worth going deeper — literally — into Brno’s underground where you’ll find shadowy catacombs and colonnaded 19th-century water tanks Catch a train south and you’ll pass factories on the fringes: it’s not for nothing that Brno was once called the ‘Moravian Manchester’ They’re soon replaced by hills knotted with vines In the medieval towns of Znojmo and Mikulov Scattered throughout the region are the chateaux of former kings their jewellery-box interiors undimmed thanks to careful maintenance Just over the border is Vienna; German speakers once made up a huge portion of South Moravia’s population Expelled from Czechoslovakia following Second World War their influence is still felt in the German place names and scent of strudel emanating from cafes a functionalist masterpiece designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe in 1929 for the Jewish Tugendhat family and it shows: entire walls are robed in rare zebrano-wood veneer The Tugendhats enjoyed their home for only eight years before fleeing in 1938 most performances are subtitled in English který neexistuje (The Bar That Doesn't Exist) in Brno enjoys a rum cocktail called The Appointment.Photograph by Oldrich hrbDay two: Wines & wildlifeMorning Start at the Rathausturm (Town Hall Tower) then wander past Viennese-style cafes to St Catherine’s Rotunda the only remaining part of Znojmo’s 11th-century Přemyslid Castle you can view frescoes depicting the life of Christ Meander past the Dyje River and into St Nicholas’ Church the sister of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV was married here in a wedding so raucous it burned down the church; her brother funded its reconstruction ascend Vlkova Věž (Wolf Tower) for views of the old city walls where you’ll likely find stalls offering VOC Znojmo wine tastings Drop by Slepičák to try svíčková — a classic Czech dish of braised steak with bread dumplings in a creamy sauce Walk it off by zigzagging down Znojmo’s hillside paths to Podyjí National Park or take the 817 bus to Mašovice to its heart Podyjí is the Czech Republic’s smallest national park pine forests and vineyards skirting the river Djye From the Králův Stolec (King’s Chair) viewpoint you may see buzzards performing silent acrobatics over the river Spend a slow afternoon wandering the Šobes vineyards within the park tasting Pinot Gris and Riesling from the winery’s outdoor stand a conceptual speakeasy where you’ll play out an interactive ‘story’ on a tablet The choices you make determine which cocktail arrives; most are Asian-influenced with wakame seaweed among the more unusual ingredients South Moravia has been making wine since the time of the Romans and is home to four distinct wine-growing regions.Photograph by Montypeter Getty ImagesGo further: The Lednice-Valtice Cultural LandscapeMikulov Mikulov is the usual starting point for tours of the UNESCO-listed Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape — a mind-bending gardens and follies that was once the seat of the ruling Liechtenstein family Mikulov is perhaps the most photogenic town in all of Moravia Visit in September for the three-day Pálava Wine Festival Chateau Lednice seized from the Liechtensteins by the state after the Second World War; they’ve been trying to get it back ever since Nearly all of the chateau’s furnishings are how they left them including a 116-arm brass chandelier and a huge marble bathtub Chateau Lednice’s 500 acres of gardens were pivotal to its UNESCO inscription an ostentatious summer residence designed to resemble a mosque be sure to take time to see the Temple of Diana a folly that nods to Paris’s Arc de Triomphe Chateau Valtice The interiors of this baroque chateau are worth a look, but if you’re short on time, head straight to the Wine Salon almost 2,000 Czech wines are submitted to the Salon’s judges and 100 are selected to represent the best in the country Try as many as you like in two hours with the all-you-can-drink pass (599 CZK/£23) Chateau de Frontiere Since Restaurant ESSENS opened here in 2018 Chef Otto Vašák focuses almost exclusively on regional ingredients some sourced from within the castle grounds You may be served pickled pine cones and gelatinised beetroot The neo-gothic Chateau Lednice is part of the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape complex, a 55sq mile region of castles and gardens.Photograph by Dimitry Bobroff, Alamy Stock PhotoTop three vineyard visitsWinery Špalek This family-owned organic winery near Znojmo takes an experimental approach: you’ll find natural wines which requires the grapes to be harvested at -8C or less as well as non-alcoholic elderflower and apricot syrups Tours are conducted by one of the winemakers Lahofer Winery It’s hard to imagine a tasting room more spectacular than the one at Lahofer’s wave-shaped winery near Znojmo; the ceiling is covered with an abstract mural by Czech artist Patrik Hábl There’s a terrace on the roof with vineyard views plus an open-air theatre that hosts concerts and plays Sonberk This lakeside winery near Mikulov stunned the wine world when its 2015 VOC Pálava won the Czech Republic’s first Decanter Platinum award It’s also received accolades for its jammy straw wine made by laying white Pálava grapes to dry on straw mats outdoors for six months Znojmo Underground Take the historical ‘classic’ tour or the claustrophobia-inducing ‘adrenaline’ tour comprising narrow tunnels that were reinforced with concrete in the 1960s due to sinkholes appearing Ossuary at St James this ossuary contains the bones of over 50,000 people Around 7,500 of these are arranged into artful displays Spooky candlelit night walks take place on selected evenings Water tanks under Žlutý kopec These disused 19th-century water tanks opened to a small number of daily visitors last autumn Casemates prison Underneath Brno’s Špilberk Castle is what remains of one of Europe’s most brutal prisons. On a tour, you’ll see cells where up to 70 prisoners were shackled together every night. The tiny village of Vrbice sits atop a network of wine cellars. The biggest of these, U Jezírka, is seven-floors deep; the most photogenic, however, are the Stráž cellars, accessed through gothic sandstone arches. It’s a little remote, so the best way to get here is through a tour operator. Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker California's Sierra foothills and the Pálava Mountains of South Moravia may be thousands of miles apart, but the two regions are connected by wine, and if you ask artist Katerina Rutherford Rutherford, a Morava Czech and her husband, Mark, a California native, moved to Mikulov six years ago to paint and make wine. Their resulting business venture, Art Wine Mikulov, invites visitors to drink in the beauty of the region – both literally and figuratively – via a unique travel experience that pairs painting in the open air with wine tasting The concept is a simple if somewhat relatively new one for the Czech lands: tourists come to Mikulov to paint the region's sweeping vistas of rolling hills and vineyards while sipping the rich red wines produced from the Rutherford family vineyards beneath the Holy Hill (Svatý kopeček) Paint-and-sip events that see participants imbibe while putting brush to canvas have gained popularity around the world but Rutherford believes that the Art Wine Mikulov experience stands out as something rare for the Czech Republic “It’s a unique service where you don't open a bottle from a store but you taste the wine that belongs to this area directly from our vineyard and paint on that very same spot from which the finished wine emanates,” she says And what a spectacular spot it is: Rutherford, an accomplished painter and art instructor of 20 years describes the landscape as oceanic (“here you feel like you are by the sea The mild weather and picturesque scenery drew the couple to the area in 2016 After buying a wine cellar and vineyards in Mikulov they began to  produce rich reds such as Merlot Pinot Noir and Saint Laurent thanks to their vineyards’ southern exposure and limestone-rich soil The Rutherford winery recently added vineyards in nearby Hlohovec and Valtice Winemaking takes place in their large wine cellar located in Lednice Mikulov and the surrounding area are dotted with galleries as well as breathtaking cultural monuments from cathedrals to castles The winery represented a dream fulfilled for Rutherford’s husband but Katerina soon longed to get back to teaching art and did so in 2018 Her studio occupies a historical Renaissance sgraffito building in Mikulov’s central square. While classes often end on the terrace with evening music and sipping Rutherford wines in good weather the class spends the days capturing the beauty of the Pálava hills and vineyards in vibrant brushstrokes and tasting at local wineries along the way Rutherford teaches painting according to the School of Seeing which puts a primary emphasis on a conscious “color seeing,” meant to broaden the perception of the full color spectrum “You feel the subject matter and heaviness and air how the landscape rolls or the shadows fall the difference between cool and warm light – every painter should learn it,” she says While plein-air painting can appear to be complex Rutherford’s classes accommodate all skill sets Her students range from teenagers to 75-year-old retirees “I tell my students not to worry about their skill level just to see the beauty of the color combinations switch your way of seeing: the sky is blue the colors around them become richer and they begin to recognize all the nuances of the blues Connecting the experience with wine tasting enhances the senses The classes take place across three full days, starting with a meet-and-greet on Wednesday evening and ending with a Saturday evening reception and wine tasting. Art Wine Mikulov also offers a one-day Saturday course. All classes can be taught in English and nearby accommodation can be arranged Art supplies are provided for an additional fee If you haven’t yet visited the center of Czechia’s charming wine country Art Wine Mikulov presents the perfect introduction to the pleasures of South Moravia: Mikulov’s stunning Old Town with its preserved Jewish quarter Students arriving by train can be picked up in Mikulov Rutherford can organize custom classes and tours of the area that cover the UNESCO Heritage Lednice and Valtice chateau complex one of the Czech Republic’s most visited sights Her husband's “Geeky Wine Walk” a fun explainer tour on why Mikulov's terroir yields excellent wine grapes can be booked in addition Pandemic restrictions undoubtedly caused widespread anxiety Rutherford is offering her clients a high-end art and wine experience in the Pálava a UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve – and a fresh start “After having painted for three days in various places in the Pálava you will begin to see again,” says Rutherford “It’s time for everybody to begin again with a colorful This article was written in cooperation with Art Wine Mikulov. Read more about our partner content policies here presented as part of the křehký mikulov festival image © designboom designboom visited the quaint town of mikulov in the czech republic where the first křehký mikulov festival is taking place until august 15th, 2011. this inaugural event has been a collaboration between the regional museum of mikulov and křehký gallery, curated by křehký founders jana zielinski and jiří macek their vision for this undertaking is to offer a celebration of ‘art design’ outside the chambers of the city a rolling landscape and creativity can come together on a different level for this first presentation zielinski and macek wanted to represent their own personal selection of czech objects straddling the border between art and design the discussions of hosting an event in mikulov approximately 250 km from the country’s capital prague while zielinski and macek were visiting with good friend and mikulov native the duo has curated 6 individual shows within the space of the historic mikulov castle: ‘křehký stories’ ‘ivan jelínek’ and ‘view’ each exploring the notion of story telling and the importance of maintaining personal memories bringing together functional objects designed to convey a sense of emotion and which create a dialogue between the past and the present ‘miracles archive’ installation image © designboom originally curated by zielinski and macek on the occasion of the shanghai expo 2010 for the czech republic pavilion the ‘miracles archive’ presents ten selected projects by a range of creators from product and fashion designers each one in someway meant to summarize our subconscious desires and dreams the works on show explore such themes as childhood motion and silence from individual perspectives central tree sculpture is designed by olgoj chorchoj image © designboom installation view of daniel pirsc’s ‘1340 ℃’ in the shade exhibition image © designboom ‘hut’ soup plates by daniel piršč image © designboom ‘rose’ vase image © designboom main hall of mikulov castle where the ‘view’ exhibition of works by photographer salim issa image © designboom a series of photographs by salim issa under the title ‘view’ blending contemporary art with the history of the region issa approached the křehký gallery owners to borrow pieces from the collection and photograph them in settings in which it appears that they are ‘living their own lives’ installation of ‘view’ image © designboom alfredo häberli’s ‘cinderella’ photographed by salim issa image taken by designboom daniel pirsc’s ‘panathenai’ stands as the main subject of one of salim issa’s photographs image taken by designboom installation view of ‘treasure hunt’ image © designboom ‘treasure hunt’ was first conceived for the pinakothek der moderne in munich in spring 2011 centered on this idea of searching for the hidden and an endless quest for treasure the pieces presented in this show have all been developed by students studying in the metal K.O.V under the guidance of designer / architect eva eisler designboom spoke with eisler about the project who stated that when working with the students project by michal strach image © designboom ‘the word treasure mentioned in the title symbolizes a quest the explorational search for a hidden treasure may be perceived as a synonym for artistic production they are both an infinite process in which new questions constantly arise instead of answers the quest is a goal in which new questions constantly arise instead of answers the quest is a goal in itself; the treasure remains shrouded in mystery artists and spectators become treasure hunters a jewel box – constitutes an integral part of every treasure it provides an opportunity of expressing the hidden in the world of fine arts the case can also represent the heart of the matter the treasure can exist only thanks to it,’ says PhD petra matějovičova curator of the museum of decorative arts in prague all of the pieces have been made from leftover wood which the students collected from a local workshop chest of drawers kateřina vorlová this piece draws on the vorlová’s memories of visiting her grandmother and peaking into her drawers and closets image © designboom wooden jars by kateřina matěchová the concept behind this project is the idea of ‘preserving the wood’ image © designboom ‘story cabinet’ for křehký by maxim velcovsky displaying various pieces from the křehký collection see more on ‘story cabinet’ for křehký by maxim velcovsky here image © designboom ‘nudibranch’ by yveta kroupová and ‘panathenai’ by daniel pirsc ‘nudibranch’ by yveta kroupová for křehký limited edition image © designboom ‘camoufleur’ by richard hutten for křehký limited edition see more about the project here image © designboom ‘panathenai’ by daniel pirsc for křehký limited edition image © designboom installation view of work by czech designer ivan jelínek image © designboom a solo show of czech designer ivan jelínek’s glass silver and gilding work presents his ventures into the unknown realms between design and art opening an alternative perception to the refined character of porcelain.  entrance to the křehký mikulov festival is taking place image © designboom křehký mikulov festival curators jana zielinski and jiří macek image © designboom AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style designboom was in the czech republic for the inauguration of the first křehký mikulov festival, a collaboration between the regional museum of mikulov and křehký gallery. curated by křehký founders jana zielinski and jiří macek their vision for the event is to offer a celebration of ‘art design’ outside the chambers of the city pirsc moved back to the south moravian town in 2003 to open his own workshop / studio to realize his dream of finding an alternative to large series production small models and moulds line the wall shelves image © designboom main workspace with moulds upon moulds taking over the shelves and floor image © designboom kiln area with shelves of cooling greenware and glazed pieces image © designboom limited edition ‘panathenai’ tableware produced for křehký image © designboom templates and models of ‘panathenai’ tableware image © designboom finished glazed pieces image © designboom filigree and ‘buquet’ vases image © designboom mould for ‘buquet’ vases image © designboom pirsc’s filigree vases are each individually hand-carved a broken filigree vase image © designboom pirsc also produces the four typologies of dutch designer richard hutten‘s ‘camoufleur’ limited edition vases for křehký image © designboom ‘roza’ lights for lasvit image © designboom designer daniel pirsc portrait © designboom daniel pirsc’s studio located in the heart of mikulov image © designboom stay tuned with more designboom coverage from the křehký mikulov festival Obyvatelé Mikulova se potýkají s řadou problémů spojených s turismem zavedlo nový parkovací systém nebo noční klid i v době konání některých kulturních akcí kdy do Mikulova přijíždí velký počet návštěvníků stejně tak stojany na kola i zahrádky kaváren na náměstí Mikulov je jedno z nejnavštěvovanějších míst jižní Moravy Loni se jich zde ubytovalo téměř sto třicet tisíc Feilden+Mawson has won an international invited competition for a new winery in the South Moravian Mikulov region of the Czech Republic The London practice – which set up a Prague studio known as FAM Architekti 15 years ago – was chosen ahead of rival shortlisted bids by local firms Hut Architektury Martin Rajins and A1 Architects to win the commission The project will create a new base for the Mikrosvin Winery which regularly score in competitions nationally and internationally The new facility will be constructed next to an existing ‘wine cellar street’ featuring six disused cellars and located around 1km from Dolni Dunajovice – one of the oldest wine-making villages of South Moravia Feilden+Mawson’s winning scheme will connected the old cellars to a new building underground while fully integrate the structures into the wine fermentation process as well as making them publicly accessible The proposal is to connect these old cellars to the new building underground and fully integrate them in the fermentation process as well as making them publicly accessible The aim is to use the morphology of the site for a gravitation grape reception method and use the existing slope to conceal the new processing plant below the terrain where it is best protected against climate extremes three smaller volumes with a mutual architectural language and scale define the public face of the winery The three volumes share similar roof modulation to form a composed trinity which represents winemaking process wine tasting and accommodation of visitors Feilden+Mawson’s competition-winning proposal for a new winery in the South Moravian Mikulov region of the Czech Republic The aim of the architectural proposal is to create a symbiosis with the landscape through complementary volumetric geometry The building is in contrast as well as in line with the landscape with the characteristic angular roofs reacting to the soft morphology of the surrounding hills with their typical vineyard structures The roof angles also respond to the architecture of the existing wine cellars The soft texture and earthy colour of the fair-faced concrete façades relate to the rich geological diversity of the agricultural and wine landscape Tags BDP’s College of Arts & Society at Coventry University has been named… Lewisham Council has given Turner Works planning permission for a mixed-use regeneration… Wandsworth Council has given Gehry Partners planning permission for two more residential… Southwark Council has approved tp bennett’s plans for a 25-storey student tower… Preparation of designs for the coin – competition conditions (pdf, 3.2 MB) – in Czech onlyTechnical preparation of the coin – competition results – in Czech only On 31 May 2022 the Czech National Bank is issuing the third gold coin from the Municipal Heritage Sites cycle The coin is minted from 999.9 purity gold and is issued in two versions which differ in surface treatment and edge marking Proof-quality coins have a highly polished field Deviations in diameter of 0.1 mm and thickness of 0.15 mm are allowed Upward deviations in weight of 0.062 g and in gold content of 0.01% are allowed The obverse side of the coin depicts Mikulov Castle in its left part The centre of the coin features an artistic composition of stylised heraldic animals from the large national coat-of-arms – the Czech lion at the top the Moravian eagle in the middle and the Silesian eagle at the bottom To the right of the heraldic animals is the vertical text “ČESKÁ REPUBLIKA” The statue of Pomona from the medieval fountain on Mikulov Square is located in the right-hand part of the coin The denomination and abbreviated monetary unit “5,000 Kč” are above the Czech lion At the right-hand edge of the coin is the text “MĚSTSKÉ PAMÁTKOVÉ REZERVACE” is located above an image of the roof of Mikulov Castle The reverse side of the coin features a composition of major architectural monuments in the Mikulov municipal heritage site (from left to right: the Dietrichstein Tomb the Upper Synagogue and the sgraffito U Rytířů House with a four-sided oriel at its corner) The text “MĚSTO” is written at the upper edge of the coin The vertical text “MIKULOV” is located to the left of the oriel The year of mintage “2022” is situated above the Dietrichstein Tomb The initials of the designer of the coin Zbyněk Fojtů are located at the right-hand edge of the coin Each coin comes with a red catalogue card containing a description and the relief of the coin The Czech National Bank sells its commemorative coins through contractual partners licensed to trade in numismatic material CNB offices in the Czech Republic Sign In Register Home / Europe / Czech republic / Mikulov – A charming small town in Southern Czechia Have you heard of Mikulov in Southern Czechia It’s a charming small town with an interesting history that I had the chance to visit during our trip to the Czech Republic together with their tourism board.  Mikulov is particularly famous for its wine but also as a town where artists have been drawn for decades There are lots of beautiful buildings and charming cafés which also makes it easy to understand why more and more tourists come here to discover Mikulov.  and there is an abundance of picturesque alleys and colorful houses The surroundings are equally beautiful as well albeit in a natural way thanks to the Palava Hills and various vineyards.  The Jewish cemetery is a unique attraction in Mikulov where more than 4000 gravestones with Hebrew texts can be found The texts describe the persons resting here and tell an interesting story There are guides available that can read Hebrew which is great while visiting this particular attraction.  It’s also a very special place in the Jewish religion and it is seen as a portal to the spiritual world which has also led jews from all over the world to come to this cemetery to perform Kabbalah.  One of the main attractions of Mikulov is without a doubt its castle which is quite spectacular and beautifully located on top of a rocky hill.  The original castle was built already in the 1200s but the modern look was created when the Dietrichstein family reconstructed the castle in the 18th century after a fire the castle was once again destroyed to the grounds but was rebuilt 5 years later in 1950 Mikulov is very famous for its wine in the Czech Republic so one of the best things to do in Mikulov is I recommend visiting the family-owned winery Vino Lipa where you can try some local wines.  It was a pleasant wine-tasting where you get to meet the owners and is accompanied by a knowledgable wine guide who is fluent in English The owners of Vino Lipa don’t speak so much English but they very hospitable and welcoming.  visitors can also just go for a stroll around the town and visit the different stores there are several cheese stores and artisan stores where you can enjoy locally produced foods and delicacies.  Mikulov is a center for Czechia’s wine production thanks to its geographical location in Palava The climate in wine production here is unique but the town itself also has a very interesting history.  Thanks to its location between the Czech capital Prague and the Austrian capital Vienna it has long been a popular stop for people traveling between these two major cities it has also been ruled by powerful and rich families.  there was a significant Jewish population living here and the Dietrichstein family ruled the town for several centuries.  The Dietrichstein family came to Mikulov already in the 16th century and have had a major impact on the town’s history and culture.  all “Germans” was forced away by the Czech communist government This meant that the Dietrichstein family had to leave the town and all of their land and belongings in Mikulov were seized by the state.  Mikulov is one of the most visited small towns in Moravia during summer and there are visitors from all over the world Many travels here for a combination of wine and architecture or as a day trip from Vienna or Brno as well as other Czech cities.  Mikulov’s local tourist information center is located on the main square.  It takes about 1 hour to travel between Mikulov and Vienna but you can also easily transport yourself from Prague to Mikulov If you’re already in the Czech Republic either via Breclav or a direct train to Mikulov train station A local restaurant in the center with a modern interior and nice vibes which was both fresh and had a nice flavor.  I ate “the Mayor’s schnitzel” which was a house specialty at Bistro Drogerka and it was very tasty with a distinct flavor of curry You can easily find a dinner option for less than 10 Euro per person.  Stajn Haus is a charming and simple accommodation in an old building within walking distance to most places of interest The hotel room itself at Stajn Haus was like a small apartment with a dinner table armchairs and a view through the small window towards the castle and the old Jewish quarter.  You can also book an apartment via Airbnb Most tourists will come here in July and August where many Europeans have their vacation There are many events here during the summer and almost every day something new will happen in town.  If you want to experience the town when it’s most alive but if you rather walk around on your own without the crowds The weather in May can be a bit unstable though so there are better odds for good weather and less rain in June or September.  Do you have more questions about Mikulov in the Czech Republic What is the language people speak in Mikulov and I’m a Professional Travel Blogger and Photographer from Sweden I'm currently on a mission to show you the amazing places and 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