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”
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The Průhonice Park
The Průhonice Park along with Průhonice Castle are a Czech National Historic Landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The current appearance of the Průhonice Castle dates to the late 19th century. The natural park (area of 250 hectares) was founded in 1885 by Count Arnošt Emanuel Silva-Tarouca who took advantage of the miscellaneous valley ofContinue reading “The Průhonice Park”
Vinořský park
Vinořský park is a nature reserve (a protected area of importance for flora, fauna, or features of geological or other special interest) full of beautiful trees, sandstone formations, ponds, streams… We really love this place. We took almost million pictures during our last visit. Vinořský park lies within the city of Prague. It is easilyContinue reading “Vinořský park”
