Vranov nad Dyjí Castle
A Baroque castle in the market town of Vranov nad Dyjí in South Moravia. It stands on a cliff above the river Thaya, 3 km north of the Austrian border and close to Hardegg, and is known for its oval Hall of Ancestors.
- Where
- Vranov nad Dyjí, South Moravia, Czechia
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 48.8927, 15.8120
Get the Vranov nad Dyjí Castle stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Vranov nad Dyjí Castle. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your South Moravia volume with your photos and a note.
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Bítov Castle 9.9 km
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Znojmo Castle 17 km
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Questions
Where is Vranov nad Dyjí Castle?
Vranov nad Dyjí Castle is in Vranov nad Dyjí, South Moravia, Czechia. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Bítov Castle (9.9 km), Znojmo Castle (17 km), Jewish Quarter of Třebíč (36 km).
How do I get the Vranov nad Dyjí Castle stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Vranov nad Dyjí Castle and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your South Moravia volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Vranov nad Dyjí Castle before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your South Moravia volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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