Chvalcov: › South-West: Sv. Hostýn, bazilika: Sv. Hostýn
Svatý Hostýn straddles the upper ridge of Hostýn Hill in the Zlín Region, a position that has made it a focus of Moravian pilgrimage for centuries. At 735 metres, it stands within the Hostýn Hills, a wooded range in eastern Moravia. The settlement belongs to Chvalčov and centres on the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, a Baroque church erected between 1721 and 1748. Its two-towered façade and broad ceremonial stairway give the shrine a formal character, while the surrounding ridges support walking routes and a long tradition of religious journeys. The basilica is among the best-known Marian pilgrimage sites in the Czech lands and remains an important destination for organised pilgrimages.
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Chvalčov is best known within the Zlín Region for Svatý Hostýn, a major Moravian pilgrimage site on 735-metre Hostýn Hill. Set in the wooded Hostýn Hills, the municipality occupies the foothills below this long-established sacred summit. At the top stands the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the focal point of an ensemble that has drawn pilgrims from across Moravia for generations. Marked routes also make the area a practical base for walks through the surrounding ridges and forests, while the settlement itself remains closely tied to the rural character of eastern Moravia. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Chvalčov and the Hostýn Hills.
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Centred on the industrial city of Zlín and the valleys of eastern Moravia, Zlínský kraj developed into a distinct region of Czechia. Zlín is closely associated with the Bata shoe company, whose factory-led expansion gave the city its notable Functionalist architecture. To the east, the White Carpathians follow the Slovak border, while the Morava River crosses lowlands near Uherské Hradiště. Velehrad, one of the country’s important pilgrimage places, adds another dimension to the area’s Moravian identity. Browse webcams nearby to see how Zlínský kraj belongs to the wider landscape of eastern Moravia.
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The terrain of Czechia ranges from fertile lowlands in southern Moravia to mountain ridges along the northern frontier, giving this Central European country a distinctly varied geography. The Vltava runs through Prague before joining the Elbe, while the Krkonoše form part of the border with Poland and include Sněžka, Czechia’s highest mountain. Prague’s historic centre, with Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, reflects the city’s long role as a political and cultural centre. Beyond the capital, Bohemia is known for spa towns and brewing, and Moravia for wine-growing traditions. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Czechia relates to its Central European surroundings.
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