Travel Reference
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One scholar believes the minaret is actually a few centuries
older. For a short period, the area was part of the vast Mogul
Empire, ruled by Persian-speaking Muslims and centered in
northern India. The great Mogul emperor Aurangzeb (1618-1707)
subdued even the mighty Turks and expanded his empire from
Sri Lanka to southern Moravia. The minaret, which marks the
northernmost point of his exploits, was purportedly built by the
Delhi “World Conqueror” to give thanks to Allah.
The four Arabic inscriptions on the sides of the minaret
roughly translate: “There is no God except God, and Mohammed
is his prophet. The world betrayed its people. Do not forsake your
worldly possessions. There is no difference between wealth and
renunciation. True happiness can be reached only in the world
beyond. Only through industry and hard work can you reach well-
being in this world. When fate stands against you, all plans lose
meaning; indeed, without the help of fate, man does not reach
redemption.”
TRANSPORTATION cONNEcTIONS
Consider taking the bus to Lednice, walking through the gardens
to Valtice (a level four-mile stroll), and then taking the train from
there.
From Lednice to: Mikulov (2 buses/afternoon Mon-Fri only,
20 min), Vienna (8 trains/day, 1.75 hrs, transfer in Břeclav).
From Valtice to: Mikulov (10 trains/day, 15 min), Prague
(hourly trains, 4 hrs, one transfer), Olomouc (3 trains/day, 2.5-
4 hrs, several transfers).
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