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What is the Lachian Gate?

A diverse region of north-eastern Moravia nestling in the foothills of the Beskydy mountains, the Lachian Gate includes the towns of Kopřivnice (the home of the Tatra car and truck factory), Štramberk (known as the ‘Moravian Bethlehem’), Příbor (Sigmund Freud’s birthplace and one of the most historic towns in this part of Moravia), and Hukvaldy (birthplace and home of the composer Leoš Janáček). The Lachian Gate offers a wide range of exciting, relaxing, beautiful and unusual things to see and do. So unlock the gate and enter. You will discover a wealth of new experiences – stunning landscapes dotted with forests and ruined castles, panoramic views, historical monuments, famous people, and much more.

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Štrabmerk Castle

9.3.2012
Castle was founded late in the 13th century after the partition of dependencies of the Lord of Hückeswagen. In the 16th century the castle was abandoned and fell into disrepair. Up to this day the only ... more

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The Tatra Technical Museum + Emil a Dany Zátopek Exhibition

9.3.2012
The unique Technical Museum in Kopřivnice covers nearly a hundred and fifty-year-old history of the Tatra car factory since the time, when in 1897 the first car called Präsident was manufactured in ... more

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Hukvaldy Castle

9.3.2012
The ruin of Hukvaldy Castle is one of the largest in Central Europe and the second largest in Moravia. The stone castle was built in the 13th century by Arnold of Hückeswagen and it was never captured. ... more

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Native house of Sigmund Freud

9.3.2012
The native house of Sigmund Freud was reconstructed according to the design of architect Zdeněk Tupý in the spirit of the 2nd half of the 19th century and opened to the public in 2006. In front of the ... more

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