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Convent of Kladruby u Stříbra
Thanks to the architect Giovanni Blaise Santini, the building acquired grandness. He didn’t hesitate to destroy the church’s towers, to replace them with a big cupola and to place a lantern at its very top with a princely golden crown symbolizing the sepulchre of Vladislas the first. Kilian Ignac Di… guide
Františkovy Lázně
.The city’s architecture is based on the empire style of the 19th century. It is very different from Marianske Lazne or Karlovy Vary. Here, there are fewer embellishments, pastels or ornate designs. However, the beautiful buildings are still beautiful where yellow and white colours dominate. The c… guide
Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary is a very fine city to experience during the holiday season. We recommend exploring it on foot. The city center is for pedestrians only. Cars must be parked in one of the numerous parking lots. But be warned, most of the parking spaces are reserved for local residents. The Municipal Pol… guide
Kynžvart Castle
It is only 10 km from Mariánské Lázně and 150 km from Prague. Kynžvart Castle tour can be planned for a day out in warm cities. It is open from April to October, every day, except Mondays from 9 am to 12 pm and from 1 pm to 5 pm (until 4 pm in winter). Kynžvart’s history started at the beginning of … guide
Loket nad Ohří
Loket castle Open daily from 9h to 17h (from April to September) until 16h from October to March.Loket Castle was founded by Czech kings at the beginning of the 13th century and was strategically located near the territory borders. The castle with its unique Romanesque architectural elements i… guide
Mariánské Lázně
Tourist’s interests always have focussed around the colonnade built in 1889. There are not less than 7 water fountains in the city center, each with its own specific qualities and thus used through spa. Waters have many calcium, magnesium, sulphur, sodium and iron. The waters are also to drink. The … guide
Southern Bohemia
České Budějovice
Přemysl Otakar II square was planed in 1265, with medieval back-allies encircling the city-centre. It is a perfect foursquare-hedged are with old bourgeois houses and archways. It is the largest square in Czech Republic, and one of the most beautiful. … guide
Český Krumlov
Castle: Built on a rock overhanging the Vltava, the castle is second only to Prague Castle in its size among the country's castles. The Lords of Krumlov built the awe-inspiring fortress in 1250. Composed of early forties buildings, it was rebuilt in Renaissance style - with the tower floored bridge … guide
Hluboká nad Vltavou Castle
The tour begins with a monumental staircase and a gothic vault. Next, there are the Princess’s bedroom, Hamilton’s practice, the reading practice, the smoking room, the large dining-room and the library with more than 12000 books. We can visit only a small part of the castle, which with its 140 roo… guide
Holašovice
.Small farmhouses, barns and baroque houses dating to the 19th Century dot the streets of this picturesque village - which is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. In the old days, villagers kept and sold pool fishes. Every estate had a principal room, a granary, a hayloft, a pigsty and of o… guide
Orlík Castle
.It is in the Schwartzenberg fief. The Schwartzenberg family was very influential during the reign of the Habsburgs. We can enjoy the personal collections of this noble family. For example, the arms room has a very beautiful interior. The Zamek is open 9 am to 4 pm in April, October and November, … guide
Písek
Despite its somber suburbs, the city of Písek offers various interesting sights and historical features, being the most famous, the Kamenný Bridge. This relic bridge dates from the 13th century and is the oldest in Czech Republic.In the Old Town Square, Baroque and Renaissance houses still stand tod… guide
Slavonice
The town has a very outstanding Renaissance aspect. During the Thirty Years War, Slavonice was confronted by the plague and was very impoverished because of Swedish occupation. Consequently, they could not rebuild houses in the baroque style that is otherwise omnipresent in the Czech Republic. Moreo… guide
Telč
Zámek – Castle: Open Tuesday-Sunday during summer months (April-October), this Castle displays original interiors with excellent condition and refined furniture. Hours are 8 am-5 pm with a lunchtime closure between 12 noon and 1 p.m. During April and October, the hours are reduced slightly, with th… guide
Northern and Eastern Bohemia
Cesky Raj – The Czech Paradise
The golden way: This beautiful tour takes the following route: Turnov – Hlavatice (3km) – Valdštejn (4km) – Hrubá Skála castle (7km) – Sedmihorky (8,5km) – Valdštejn (12km) – Turnov (16km) Hlavatice: This solitary sandstone rock, serves as a natural lookout over the beautiful vista of the Turnov r… guide
Jičín
.It is under the influence of Albrecht de Wallenstein who was infatuated with that place that this small city earned its letters of nobilities.With the assistance of Italian architects, Albrecht de Wallenstein endowed the town of an architecture which was perfectly harmonized with the landscape. It… guide
Krkonoše National Park (KRNAP)
Every season we can discover the Krokonose mounts. Spindleruv Mlyn: It is the best station for Alpine skiing and the most beautiful. It is equipped with 8 blue tracks, 10 red tracks, 3 black tracks and more than 100km for cross-country skiing. You can also ski by night. Pec pod Snezkou: Its tracks a… guide
Liberec
Town-center: it’s bit extended. It possesses few nice buildings that we cab discover during a walk in the center. Holy cross church is a beautiful baroque building dating from the 18th century. Saint Salvador chapel is built in Renaissance style as well as some small houses of Valdstejn with half-ti… guide
Litomyšl
The castle is a magnific edifice with superb pictures. It’s one of most beautiful of Czech. The chateau was included in the UNESCO list of cultural monuments in 1999. Inside, it’s possible to admirate a classic theatre with original set. In addition, discover the Smetana native home; it’s an ancient… guide
National park of bohemian Switzerland
Pravcika brana – Rocky ark (near to Hrensko) It is an extraordinary natural monument, 21m high and 25m long, and is the highest natural rock door in Europe. If you don't like adventure, buy a map ... you will immediately find the nearest car park and road. You have to walk at about four kilometres … guide
Orlické hory mounts and Kralický Sněžník
These mountains located at the border between the Czech Republic and Poland formed part of the zone of Sudeten inhabited before the Second World War mainly by the Germans. They culminate with the mount Velká Deštná (1115 m). Romantic and wooded area, the mounts Orlické Kralický Sněžník are favorable… guide
Teplice – Town of Adršpach rocks
.An area very beautiful and preserved (paying entry). We can walk among rocks and do a little stroll by boat on the lake to climb back the river. It’s an extraordinary place for children and rock-climbing amateurs.… guide
Žďár nad Sázavou
.Kostel svatého Jana Nepomuckého – Saint John Népomucene church: At 2,5km from the center of Zd’ar nad Sazavou on Zelena hill. This building, a Jan Santini’s masterpiece, is a real gem and nowadays probably the sole example in the world. Built in a 5 point star form : the number 5 has been used in t… guide
Moravia
Austerlitz - Slavkov u Brna
Fight reconstitution: The first week-end of December, fanatics reconstitute the battle with historical dresses and with thousand of people. The show is open-air and often with snow. It starts about 1 pm and lasts 2 hours. You have to go with hot clothes. Zamek Slavkov - Austerlitz Castle: Open in Ap… guide
Brno
.For over seven centuries, Špilberk Castle has dominated the skyline of Brno, a reminder of the safety and protection it provided. However, there have been times in the history of Brno when the fortress inspired fear, and represented oppression for the citizens of the city. Over the course of the ce… guide
Kroměříž
.Arcibiskupský palác – Archiepiscopal Palace: In fully furnished rooms, guests will appreciate compositions and beautiful rococo fresco among the most wonderful in Europe. It is in these rooms, in the 1980’s, that Miloš Forman shot scenes for Amadeus. The castle has a library, paintings gallery and … guide
Lednice-Valtice
Lednice Castle: The castle was built for the Lichtenstein dynasty, and a tour of the interior presents the family’s history. Guests will discover stylish furniture, ceilings with rich decorations and a staircase built from a single oak tree. Interior tours of the castle are done in groups. Operatin… guide
Mikulov
Regionální muzeum – Regional Museum: The museum is in a castle which was destroyed by the German army in 1945 and converted into a museum after the war. Visitors can discover history by exploring the archaeological collections, reading about the region’s wine tradition and admiring the giant cask. … guide
Moravskoslezské Beskydy - Beskides Mounts - Rožnov pod Radhoštěm
.It is one of the most popular eco-museums in Czech Republic. A world-renowned folk festival takes place every summer. Rožnov’s operating hours are: March-April, Tuesday-Sunday from 9 am to 4:30 pm; May-August, Tuesday-Sunday from 8 am to 6 pm; and September-October, Tuesday-Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm… guide
Moravský Krumlov
The Slav Epic: This exhibition at Moravský Krumlov Castle is open to guests from April to October, Tuesday-Sunday from 9 am - 4 pm with a lunchtime closure from 12 noon to 1 pm. In 1910, the world famous Mucha gave this unique work of his to his country. Mucha spent 18 years completing the twenty wo… guide
Nový Jičín
.Nový Jičín was founded in the 13th century. Travellers will find an old fortification’s relic, Renaissance and Baroque buildings (including the Stará pošta – The Old Post Office), and an old post office dating back to 1563. The seigniors of Žerotín founded the castle in the 16th century. Originally… guide
Třebíč
,Bazilika svatého Prokopa – Saint Prokope BasilicaThe basilica has a beautiful portal and a central rosette, which is a copy of the Reims Cathedral’s stained glass window. The oldest part of the basilica is the chapel’s abbey, dating back to 1250. Židovská čtvrť – Jewish quarterInscribed on UNESCO W… guide
Znojmo
Atop the city hall, tourists will find a lookout overhanging Znojmo and its magnificent landscape.Rotunda svaté Kateřiny – Saint Catherine’s RotundaThis Roman style rotunda is one of the oldest in Czech Republic and demonstrates a unique Roman painting cycle. Znojemské podzemí - catacombsCatacombs 2… guide
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