Attractions in the neighborhood Atom camp in Central Bohemia
Castle Czech Šternberk
For more than 760 years dominated the landscape Sázava middle course on a steep rocky shore castle CZECH ŠTERNBERK, once called the pearl of the romantic poet Posázaví.
It was founded in 1241 Zdeslav Divišov of birth and named after the contemporary practice 'Šternberk ". From dating a new nickname Sternberg and his family coat of arms with an eight-pointed star.
It is remarkable and certainly unique to this day, the castle is in the family of his former builder Zdeslava of Sternberg.
Medieval form of early Gothic castle is hidden in the core of today's construction, which was created a few modifications. Building development ranges from the late Gothic reconstructions, perfecting the defense system, to the opulent Baroque interior modifications for comfortable living.
Sázavský monastery
National Historic Landmark. The castle is situated on the right bank of the river Sázava. It was originally a monastery, which was founded around 1032 hermit Prokop, with a great support of Prince Ulrich. So at least depicts the legend of St. Procopius.
The monastic order was adopted Benedictine monastic order, but used the Slavonic liturgy. The monastery soon became an important center of Slavic education and culture. He had a strong link to Eastern Europe. In the first half 12.stol. area of the monastery was rebuilt in Romanesque and Gothic 1305. From that time, the chapter hall. It is notable Gothic buildings as part of the architectural and artistic decoration in the walls. In 70. 14.stol years. magnificent reconstruction began. However the work was interrupted and dragged the Hussite wars. From the intended church remained a torso. In 1785 monastery was dissolved and passed into private hands. One of the owners of Jan Neuberk edited monastery on the Neo-Renaissance style chateau. Added the tower with terrace, edited and created a comfortable interior castle housing.
Chateau Konopiště
Originally castle 13. century based on the model of French castles, castle today inherently connected with its last aristocratic owner Franz Ferdinand d'Este.
On guided tours you can find representative and guest rooms, a collection of weapons and hunting trophies and private rooms of Franz Ferdinand. The castle is also a museum of St. George and the shooting range. Guests can also visit a beautiful rose garden and park.
Kutna Hora
Kutna Hora history is inextricably linked to the mining of silver ore in the local area. In the late Middle Ages 13. century to provide the local district about one third of the production of silver in Europe.
Known silver mining origins to the second half 13. century, but in 10. century, the nearby fortress of Malina - House Slavníkovců significant headquarters, minted silver denarii and it is likely that the resource base were lots of surface deposits of silver ore at the nearby settlement.
Visit St. Barbara, silver mines, Constance, Italian Court, Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, Žleby Castle, museum Alchemy, bobsleigh .... all this and more in Kutna Hora and its surroundings.