Znojmo Underground Tunnels

Znojmo Underground Tunnels

27 kilometres of medieval tunnels run beneath Znojmo — the largest underground labyrinth in Central Europe. When enemies came, the entire population descended with their wine, set the chimneys smoking, and sent pursuers sliding into inescapable pits. The Ducal Rotunda on the castle grounds holds the complete Premyslid dynasty portrait painted in 1134 — in a chapel smaller than a garden shed, maximum 10 visitors at a time. Habsburg emperors demanded Znojmo Grüner Veltliner for Vienna as late as the 19th century. On Friday evenings, Wine House Znojmo seats eight guests 18 metres underground.