The Baroque chateau located in the village of Lány, nestled in the Křivoklát forests near Prague, serves as the official summer residence for the presidents of the Czech Republic. The earliest records mentioning Lány date back to 1392 when a wooden fort stood on the site. Towards the end of the 16th century, Emperor RudolfContinue reading “The Lány Chateau”
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The Art Garden (Umělecká zahrada)
In 1924, Karel Novák bought a plot of land from the Vyšehrad Chapter at the foot of the southern side of the Nusle Valley, on which he built a new sculpture workshop the same year. And thus the history of the Art Garden (Umělecká zahrada) began. This hidden gem that lies beneath the iconic NusleContinue reading “The Art Garden (Umělecká zahrada)”
Cibulka Park
The Cibulka forest was first recorded as part of a medieval farmstead, but it owes much of its modern appearance to a nineteenth-century Bishop of Passau, who transformed it into an English-style garden park. After the bishop’s death, the park began to deteriorate, and eventually the land was purchased by the City of Prague, whichContinue reading “Cibulka Park”
Bezděz Castle
Bezděz Castle is a medieval fortress located in the Czech Republic. It is situated on a hilltop overlooking the village of Bezděz in the Liberec Region, approximately 100 kilometers north of Prague. The castle was built in the 13th century by order of Přemysl Otakar II, the King of Bohemia. However, the construction of theContinue reading “Bezděz Castle”
Via ferrata Bechyně
After introducing you to via ferrata Hluboká, via ferrata Vodní brána and via ferrata Slánská hora we would like to show you via ferrata Bechyně. Brace yourself for a heart-pounding adventure along its breathtaking 500-meter length. Via ferrata Bechyně is not for the faint of heart, as it proudly boasts a “D/E” difficulty rating. ViaContinue reading “Via ferrata Bechyně”
Okoř Castle
Discover the captivating allure of Okoř Castle! Nestled in the beautiful Czech countryside, Okoř Castle is an enchanting destination that will transport you to a bygone era. With its rich history and stunning architecture, this castle is a must-visit for anyone seeking a unique and memorable trip. As you explore the castle’s fortifications, wander throughContinue reading “Okoř Castle”
Ferrata Slánská hora
We have already published blog posts about two via ferratas. Specifically, we introduced you to Ferrata Hluboká and Ferrata Vodní brána. Today we would like to talk about another via ferrata – Ferrata Slánská hora. The via ferrata is located in the town of Slaný. Slaný is a town in Kladno District in the Central Bohemian RegionContinue reading “Ferrata Slánská hora”
Ferrata Vodní brána
We introduced you to one of the via ferratas last month, specifically to the via ferrata called Ferrata Hluboká. Today we would like to talk about another via ferrata – about via ferrata called Ferrata Vodní brána. The via ferrata is located in Semily, a town in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. You can check theContinue reading “Ferrata Vodní brána“
Ferrata Hluboká
A via ferrata is a protected climbing route found in the Alps and certain other locations. It is a climbing route that employs steel cables, rungs or ladders, fixed to the rock to which the climbers affix a harness with two leashes, which allows the climbers to secure themselves to the metal fixture and limitContinue reading “Ferrata Hluboká”
The Vrtba Garden
The Vrtba Garden is situated on the slope of Petřín Hill and is one of the most precious and beautiful of Prague’s Baroque gardens. Three other Baroque gardens (Vratislav, Schönborn and Lobkowicz) are situated nearby. The garden was created thanks to the clever solution of František Maximilian Kaňka, who first renovated the palace for JanContinue reading “The Vrtba Garden”
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