A ruin of a castle from the Middle Ages (14th century) out of which a big tower has been preserved (diameter 9 meters). It is the dominant of the Vranovský ridge. There are also remnants of walls of the inner castle as well as those of rooms which were cut in the rock. In the course of the Hussite...Read More
A natural place of interest situated on the north-west margin of the Jičín basin. The rock town was created through eroding of the originally compact table of rectangulary shaped sandstones of the latest chalk period with characteristic basaltic places: Svinčice (415 meters), Velké Hůry (458 meters) and Přivýšiny (464 meters). It is a real paradise for rock climbers and tourists....Read More
Remnants of a castle of the Vartenberk family that was built in the 14th century on a steep basalt volcanic rock massif which is divided into two towers. The higher tetragonal one is called The Maiden and the lower and more robust one is named The Old Woman. The core of the castle was formed...Read More
This castle on a narrow and steep rock ridge is also called Skála and was built around the year 1425. The core of the castle is composed of a multi-storey palace surrounded on three sides by rock blocks. Legends and some Medieval depictions support the idea that there were windmills on the rocks. The...Read More
A distinctive basalt conical peak above the village of Sedličky, 600 m west of Valdice, a typical landmark of the Jičín Region. It’s southwest slope was damaged by quarrying. A chapel of St. Mary Magdalene from around 1700 with a painting of the saint on its top, the climb is difficult. From the chapel, there...Read More
A small castle built from 1666 -1668 on a basalt hill at Sobotka. It was built as an imitation of the Galata Tower in Istanbul with an elliptical floor plan. Černínský oval hall is noteworthy for its acoustics – in it, sound resonates with multiplied power. Wall paintings noting the life of Heřman and Humprecht...Read More
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saints Vitus, Wenceslaus and Adalbert is the largest and the most important cathedral in Prague. The building has always dominated the Prague Castle and the city. The cathedral also has a very rich history. In the 10th century, the Romanesque rotunda stood there but was rebuilt as a larger Romanesque basilica...Read More
Prague Castle is the most important castle in the Czech Republic. The castle is also one of the largest castle complexes in the world. It has been the residence of Czech princes since the 9th century, later kings and since 1918, it has been the official residence of Czech President. One of the most visited...Read More
Old Town Square is situated between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge in Prague and is one of the most attractive squares in Europe. The most important Prague square is a huge tourist attraction. Surrounded by several historical houses, the Old Town Square stands right in the middle of the historical centre and is its...Read More
Old Town Hall is one of the most visited sights in Prague. The building was founded in 1338 as the first Town Hall in the Czech Republic. It consists of the complex of several historic houses surrounding the Old Town Square. It’s elegant, almost 70-metres high tower dominates the Old Town Square and City for...Read More
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