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Castles and chateaux
nearby Prague Karlštejn
Fortress founded in the 14th century by Charles IV,
Bohemia´s king and Roman emperor. One of the most visited
castle in the Czech Republic. Situated 35 kms from Prague.
Konopiště
This chateau is famous thanks to the prince Francis
Ferdinand d´Este, successor of Austrian throne. Collections
of furniture, tapestries, weapons and hunting trophies.
Situated 40 kms out of Prague.
Mělník
The small Renaissance chateau is rising above the
confluence of the Vltava river with the Elbe river, in the
beautiful region of vineyards. Wine tasting. Situated 40 kms
from Prague.
Nelahozeves
Spacious chateau has been restituted in 1992 by the
Lobkowicz family. For people loving European Art there is a
wonderful collection of painting. The composer A. Dvorak´s
birthplace. Situated 40 kms out of Prague.
Křivoklát
One of the oldest Czech castles was a favourite place of
Czech kings - they wanted to find there their relaxation,
peace and they hunted in local forests as well. Situated
about 60 kms from Prague.
Kokořín
Romantic castle hidden in deep forests. Splendid
countryside, national park. Situated 50 kms from Prague.
Hluboká
Primary medieval castle rebuilt in the 19th century in the
neo-gothic style. Nice interior full of wooden works,
valuable artistic collections. Situated 160 kms from Prague.
Dobříš
Lovely castle rebuilt in the rococo style with a nice French
garden and a large English park. Situated cca 50 kms out of
Prague.
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Medieval cities Telč
Unique small town keeping still the original Renaissance
appearance. You can admire homogeneity of local beauty,
pastel colours of all facades in the city centre. UNESCO
Cultural Heritage. Situated 150 kms out of Prague.
Kutná Hora
In Middle Ages it was the second important town after Prague
in the kingdom, famous for its silver mines. Visit of St.
Barbora Church, Italian Court, Ossuary. Situated 65 kms out
of Prague.
Český Krumlov
Fabulous, picturesque city keeps its primary Renaissance
aspect. On the hill above the Vltava river there is one of
the richest Czech castles. UNESCO´s Cultural Heritage.
Situated 180 kms out of Prague.
Terezín
The old mlitary town was converted into a Jewish ghetto and
the concentration camp during the World War II. Jewish
victims´s memorial. Situated 50 kms outside Prague.
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