Holesov

Among the towns of the Zlín Region, Holešov stands out for a Jewish heritage that is unusually well preserved in eastern Moravia. Set on the Rusava River in the Upper Morava Valley, the town lies between the Hostýn Hills and the flatter farmland of Haná. Holešov Château, rebuilt in the Baroque era, is accompanied by a formal garden, while the Šach Synagogue and Jewish cemetery recall a community once important to the town. The synagogue takes its name from Rabbi Shabbatai ha-Kohen, a renowned seventeenth-century scholar buried here. Today, Holešov combines a compact historic centre with a calm small-town character. See how Holešov fits into eastern Moravia by browsing webcams across the Zlín Region.

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.

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.