In Mikulov was discovered ritual Jewish baths
(The Czech Republic news)
The small Czech town in southern Moravia, Mikulov, is famous among tourists not only by a pastoral historic center, fine wines offered by many cozy restaurants, excellent cycle routes passing through the entire region, but also one of the oldest in the Czech Republic Jewish communities. Here recently has been discovered a unique complex of Jewish baths used for ritual ablutions.
Mikulov is situated in one of the nicest places in southern Moravia and is one of the most popular attractions of the Czech Republic. In recent years, the historical city center has undergone a major renovation: the majority of old houses have been renovated and converted into comfortable hotels, resorts, cozy restaurants and various shops.
Mikulov is also famous for its excellent wines. For the first time the vine was brought here in the third century AD by Roman legionnaires. Since then Mikulov has become one of the most successful wine producing regions of Moravia, where is located one of the largest and most modern enterprises in the Czech Republic - "Mikulov Wine" plant. Due to natural conditions and technologies of winemaking here is produced such great sorts of wine as Rulandské bílé with a spicy but delicate and refreshing taste, Ryzlink Vlassky, featuring a delicate honey notes, Veltlínske zelené with citrus-flower tones or elegant Svatovavrinecke with a delicate, subtle touch of chocolate.
In addition to great biking tracks of Mikulov running through the quiet rural magnificent scenic surroundings, in addition to superb scenery of a small cozy town full of medieval sights and tasting of excellent Czech wines, travelers can get acquainted with the life of one of the oldest Jewish Communities in the Czech Republic, which was located in Mikulov. Here in the 16th century was situated the residence of the Rabbi of Moravia, the most famous of which, most likely was Yehuda Lev ben Bezalel - the famous creator of the legendary Golem of Prague.
More recently, to the attractions of the Jewish ghetto in Mikulov was added a unique monument. Well-preserved complex of Jewish baths "Mikva" or "Mikve" for ablution of defiled people and priests from ritual impurity was found during the redevelopment of one of the city buildings. According to one of the founders of the “Club of Friends of Jewish Culture” monument is currently mothballed and will soon be opened to the public.
Date: 25/06/2010
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