Coffee museum and druid stone circle near Mikulov, Czechia

In the village of Klentnice, just four kilometres from Mikulov in South Moravia, two unusual attractions sit side by side — a coffee museum with half a thousand vintage exhibits and a hand-built stone circle, constructed in 2005 to resemble ancient druidic sanctuaries and nicknamed the “Czech Stonehenge”.

The circle is made up of nine stones plus one central stone, and measures 27 metres across. The site is said to carry a strong energy, drawing visitors who come not just for photos but simply to unwind in the quiet. It’s a relaxed half-hour walk from the car park by Cafe Fara to the circle.

Right across from the café is the coffee museum, home to around 500 exhibits — rare coffee makers, roasting machines and grinders. It’s one of the largest collections of its kind in Europe. Admission costs 100 crowns.

Cafe Fara itself is worth a visit too: its terrace among the greenery serves good coffee with dessert. Those who want to extend the walk should also stop by the ruins of the Gothic Sirotčí hrádek castle nearby — it offers a lovely view over the surrounding countryside.

One important detail for anyone planning a trip: the stone circle stands within a game reserve, and it is closed to visitors from 1 February to 31 March.

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Source: turistika.cz