Moravia (Czech: Morava; Latin: Moravia) is a historical region east of Bohemia. It is named after the March River, which flows from north to south through Moravia and empties into the Danube in Austria, and forms its northern catchment area. Moravia comprises the eastern third of the Czech Republic. The population today consists largely of Czechs, some of whom refer to themselves as Moravians to emphasize their distinctness from Bohemia. 

The easternmost province of the Czech Republic, Moravia, is the yin to the yang of Bohemia. If Bohemians love beer, Moravians love wine. If Bohemia is all about towns and villages, Moravia is all about rolling hills and beautiful landscapes. The capital, Brno, has the museums, but the northern city of Olomouc boasts fascinating architecture. The less-visited south is dominated by vineyards and, of course, wine-drinking day-trippers. This was the former stomping ground of some of the wealthiest families of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and you can still see the luster of that old money in the former aristocratic estates in Mikulov, Valtice, and Lednice.

South Moravia is known for its viticulture and Moravian folk music (including cimbalom music), which incorporates many Eastern European musical elements. North Moravia boasts numerous castles and fortresses, as well as magnificent nature reserves, caves, and the Jeseníky ski resort.

The village of Dolní Morava lies in the beautiful mountains.  Králický Sněžník , which is the third highest mountain range in the Czech Republic. Part of the municipality belongs to the Králický Sněžník Nature Reserve with the eponymous peak Králický Sněžník (1424 m above sea level), below which the Morava River originates.

Story

The village was first mentioned in 1577. Previously, the area now occupied by the village was divided into three separate villages: Upper and Lower Moravia in Bohemia, and Great Moravia in Moravia. The historical Bohemian border runs right through the Morava River here. Currently, the village is a popular mountain resort due to its attractions.

The most important monuments and attractions

The town’s historical landmark is the Church of St. Alois with parish. You can learn about the nature and history of Dolní Morava on the Educational trail of Czechoslovakian fortifications Discover. In the southwestern foothills of the Králický Sněžník Mountains lies Klepý Peak, on whose summit a wooden observation tower erected was. The ascent to its summit will offer visitors a unique view of the Kladsko Basin, framed by the Eagle and Bystřice Mountains. To the south and east, the entire horseshoe shape of the Králický Sněžník Mountains can be seen, and in good visibility, the Jeseník Mountains as well.

Besides the Moravia region, there is also the Bohemia region and the Silesia region in the Czech Republic.