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Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov is situated on the banks of the meandering Vltava River in South Bohemia; the town was built around a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements. It is an outstanding example of a small central European medieval town whose architectural heritage has remained intact thanks to its peaceful evolution over more than five centuries. Town is dominated by a Chateau towering above a picturesque complex of renaissance burger houses. Český Krumlov is included on UN...

Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary Karlovy Vary is the most famous Czech spa situated about 120 km west of Prague near to German border. It dates back to 14th century founded by the Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV. The 12 hot springs of Karlovy Vary spread its fame all over Europe. The spring waters are used to treat all kinds of disorders and for general well-being. Among the most prominent visitors of Karlovy Vary are the Russian Tsar Peter the Great, Austrian Empress Maria Theresa, Goethe, Beethoven, Chopin, Sigmund F...

Karlštejn Castle

Karlštejn Castle Karlštejn Castle is a high Gothic castle founded in 1348 by Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV. as a place for safekeeping of the royal treasures, especially Charles\'s collection of holy relics and the coronation jewels of the Roman Empire. Located about 30 km southwest of Prague in Karlštejn Village it is among the most famous and visited castles in Czech Republic. The present appearance of the castle comes from the last reconstruction provided at the end of the 19th century. After pic...

Konopištĕ Castle

Konopištĕ Castle The origins of Konopištĕ Castle are wrapped in a shroud of mystery. It may have happened in a time following a period of anarchy and unrest that a Gothic citadel was built. Since 14th century it has gone through countless architectural changes. It was Archduke Ferdinand d’Este, the Heir of Hapsburg throne that gave Konopištĕ its last makeover. Until his assassination in Sarajevo in 1914 which triggered WWI he lived here with his lovely wife Sophie and their children. The Chateau chambers w...

Sychrov Castle

Sychrov Castle In the place of Sychrov a small Baroque castle was erected in 17.century. During of next two centuries the ownership of the Castle turned to several noble families. In 1820 Sychrov was bought by the family of Rohan, French aristocrats exiled by the French Revolution. The vast reconstructions they provided changed the outworn Baroque castle into what we see today - a magnificent romantic neo-gothic Chateau. The Rohans had the vision; the skills of the local woodcarvers, decorators, carpenters an...
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