esk Budjovice esk Budjovice is the biggest city of the South
Bohemian Region lying on the confluence of two Czech rivers the
Vltava and the Malse. The number of citizens reaches nearly 100,
000. Next year we are celebrating 750 anniversary of the foundation
by the Czech king Pemysl Otakar II in 1265. They claim on the
official websites, that everybody would like to live in esk
Budjovice. Do you know why? Tourists, usually the Japanese, admire
our historical sights.
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I can recommend you sitting in a cafe in the unique square, of
the size of 1 ha. You can admire the neat Renassaince and Barogue
arcade houses fringing the square. The square boasts of the Baroque
Samsons Fountain topped by a statue of Samson. The renaissanceis
town hall with unique chimes chanting every hour was nicely
reconstructed. But theres much more to see. For example the Black
Tower in the close neighbourhood. It used to be a watch tower,
however, now it is just a tourist attraction. You can climb up 225
stairs to have a breathtaking view of the whole city.
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I cant forget to invite you to Masn krmy. The typical Czech
cuisine is served in this medieval restaurant. You should try to
order Budweiser Beer, which is brewed right in our city.
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esk Krumlov I dare to say that esk Krumlov is one of the most
visited places in the Czech Republic. People come here to be amazed
by the historical town which was built in 13th century.It spreads
on the banks of the river Vltava meandering down the town and
creating unrepeatable breathtaking sceneries. The dominance of the
town is Krumlov Castle which protrudes above the river and its
accounted for the second biggest castle in the country. But thats
not all,you can find there also a historical brewery,gothic
cathedral in the centre of the town or a unique revolving theatre.
In the past the medieval town profited from the local graphite mine
and the tourists can visit it even in the present.)They do not ine
graphite there anymore) Two interesting facts for the end: firstly
there was filmed an american movie Hostel Secondly - the castle is
protected by a moat where real bears live! Visitors enjoy watching
them esspecially at the time of feeding and mating.
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Panoramatic view of esk Krumlov esk Krumlov Castle
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The revolving theatre Bears in the castle moat
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Hlubok nad Vltavou Hlubok nad Vltavou is a town near esk
Budjovice in South - Bohemian Region. It spreads on the hill above
both sides of the Vltava River. Even if this small town has a
population of 5,000 people, it can pride itself on three
castles.
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Hlubok nad Vltavou Castle was founded in 13th centrury. Within
the history this magnificent Romantic - Gothic Castle was three
times rebuilt. The last reconstruction was inspired by the Royal
Castle of Windsor in England. In the interior the visitors admire
unique carvings, which were maded by local craftsmen. There are
also rich collections of paintings, furniture and dishes and this
is the reason, why the castle interior belongs to the richest in
the Czech Republic.
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the Royal Castle of Windsor in England
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The castle is surrounded by a castle garden in French style and
by a castle park in English style. French style means everything is
exactly symmetric. Neat sandy paths wind between ornamental beds.
On the contrary the English park resembles wild nature, where
symmetry is unnatural.
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During the day, many tourists join castle tours and in summer
evenings the castle court turns into the venue for Summer Theatre
Musical Festival. It was a pleasure for me to star in company in
Casanova musical last two summers.
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The former riding-hall was transformed into a picture- gallery.
It was named Alova South-Bohemian Gallery to honour one of the most
famous southbohemian artists.
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In the close neighbourhood of the castle there is a small
mansion called tekl, which was turned into the grandest hotels in
South-Bohemian Region. Originally, servants of Schwarzenberg
Dynasty were accommodate there.
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The dominant of a tiny square is a beuatiful Neo Gothic
church.
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Ohrada Lodge, it is one of the most famous hunting lodges in
the Czech Republic, because there are rich collections of arms and
deer trophies. In the close neighbourhood there is a Zoo, which was
opened in 1939 and offers education and relax for families with
children.
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For me, Hlubok nad Vltavou is one of the most beuatiful places
in the world.
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Prague Prague is the capital city of the Czech Republic and
it's one of the most beautiful European cities.Let's talk about the
most visited places and monuments in Prague. I think everyone knows
the famous Charles Bridge over the Vltava River. When you're
walking along don't forget to view the sand statues framing the
bridge on both sides.
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One of the most beautiful historical and cultural monuments in
Prague is the National Theatre where you can admire its richely
decorated interiors as well as enjoy watching a play, ballet or
opera. On the hill above the Vltava River stands Prague Castle.
It's the seat of our president. In the premises of Prague Castle
you can discover the beauty of St.Vithus Cathedral.This gothic
cathedral with stunning stained- glass windows houses tombs of many
Bohemian kings. This all is the reason why the visit here is
unforgetable.
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Every hour crowds of tourists gather in the histotical Old Town
Square to watch the unique 600-year old Astronomical clock built in
the tower of the Old Town Hall. Despite its age it still works.
Prague Jewish Town attracts loads of tourists tracing the mysteries
of the Old Synagogue from the 12 th century.
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However, not only historical monuments are worth seeing in
Prague.The modern building called Dancing House will provoke your
imagination.Do you know why the building is called Dancing House?
Actually, if you look at the building it seems as if it danced.
Unfortunately, there isn't any dancing school inside but only
offices.
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The Tugendhat Villa in Brno Brno is the second largest city in
the Czech Republic in West Bohemia. One of the UNESCO monuments
which makes Brno famous is named Tugendhat Villa. This villa was
designed for Greta and Fritz Tugendhat in 1928. Its construction
was completed in 1930. The modern building was designed by the
significant German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. He became
famous for building gorgeous skyscapers and offices in Chicago,
too. He nicknamed his architecture skin and bones. Two years ago
this villa and the surrounding garden were reconstructed and its
equipment restored. Now it looks the same as in 1930. In the
basement there are technical amenities (for example a unique air
conditioning and a boiler room). The first floor contains a lounge
with a conservatory and a terrace (place where the whole family
were relaxing), a white kitchen full of the most important dishes
and rooms for the staff. On the second floor there is the front
door which opens a passage to the terrace, rooms for parents,
children and their nanny. The villa soon became an icon of
modernism for its simple and practical design offering the owners
much comfort.
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View of the whole Tugendhat Villa in the spring The interior
catches your attention it is really modern, wonderful and stunning
The bathroom looks like from 21st century
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Olomouc The statue of Virgin Mary tops the column. The base is
decorated with sculptures of 8 saints- the patrons of Olomouc.
Olomouc is a city of Moravia, in the east of the Czech Republic.
The visitors of Olomouc most of all admin Plague Column, which was
erected in one of Olomouc squares 300 years ago. Because It is a
unique historical monument it was enlisted in UNESCO World Heritage
Fund. The Plague Column from Olomouc
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In the same square is a gold- plated astronomical clock.
Olomouc is proud of its 6 Baroque fountains and other churche,
chapels as well as the castle which stands on the hill above
Olomouc. The Astronomical clock
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Holaovice Holaovice is a small village near esk Budjovice. In
this village there are truly beautiful baroque farmhouses from 19
th century. That is the reason, why it has been inscribed in World
Heritage List. The village itself was established in the 13 th
century (probably in 1292), but at this time it didnt look the way
as it looks in the present. It has changed throughout the history.
In Holaovice there live only about 140 inhabitants. The villagers
live there an ordinary life and they are not much affected by the
fame of this place. In this village there are 120 buildings and 23
of them are historically protected. Around Holaovice there are more
remarkable buildings which are not registered as culture sights,
for instance the former school, which is used today as the
information center.
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Krom Krom is an old Moravian city located in the south-east of
the Czech Republic. It was founded in 1260 next to the River Morava
by the bishop of Moravia. In the historical centre there is the
Archbishop's castle. The castle was built in the 17th century in
the Baroque style. Castle interiors are decorated and equipped with
original furniture.
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The castle is surrounded by large gardens, most of them in
English style. But one part, the Flower garden, was designed in
early Baroque style. This place with plenty of ornamental beds is a
real Baroque jewel surrounded by peaceful countryside packed with
ponds and unspoilt nature. Krom was inscribed in the UNESCO World
Cultural and Heritage List in 1998. Flower garden
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One of the Castle garden in English style
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Kutn Hora We dont have a special English name for this medieval
town, but for example in German it is Kuttenberg as it used to be a
German town. The first mention of this town comes from the 13
century. It is located not far from Prague and there used to be
large silver mines. They brought the Down fame and wealth. The
Gothic St. Barbara Cathedral has graced this town for over 600
years.
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It is also known as the Temple of Light. Thats because of the
massive Gothic stained-glass windows making a play of light. Both
the cathedrals are outsider as well as imide richly decorated.
Cathedral Nanebevzet panny Marie
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Another interresting place in this town is so called Kostnice.
It is a part of a church and cemetary complex. People who like
scary moments should definitely visit this underground chapel where
bones of dead people were stored after the old cemetery
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Lednice-Valtice Area The microregion Lednice-Valtice area is
located in South Moravia, the ancient principality of the
Lichtensteins. The Lichtensteins were and old Austrian dinasty.
They inherited the castle Lednice in 1249. They really cared about
their new home and in the following two centuries they brought
their domains to perfection. Which is confirmed by the fact that
the whole Lichtenstein principality was inscribed in UNESCOs World
Cultural Heritage list in 1996. It was actually a large park
surrounding Chateau Lednice, which was their favourite. They
treated carefully the unique park surronding the Chateau. In 19th
century the park became a location of other architectural jewels
such as the Minaret, Jans castle, Riding-hall and the beatiful
Church. Chateau Valtice, which also belongs to the ancient
principality, became a part of the Lichtensteins property in 1387.
The Lichtensteins built also some copies of ancient Roman monuments
like a sculpture of Three Graces, Appolos Temple, Aqueduct or
Belveder. And what is also very interesting, the interrier of the
Chateau Lednice is very renown and popular. The Lichtenstein family
cared about their comfort, and they loved art. All the rooms are
furnished very spectaculary but still tastefully. The furniture is
really expensive and the paintings on the walls are very
impressive. People come from all around the world to see the
interrier and enjoy the romantic atmosphere of this almost magical
place.
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The sculpture of Three graces The Jans castle
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Chateau Lednice The interrier of Chateau Lednice
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Chateau Valtice The Minaret
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