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About the castle Krásný Dvůr - Trips and accommodation

You can find the Krásný Dvůr castle in northeastern Bohemia, approximately 2 km from the town of Pobořan. The baroque castle was rebuilt from a medieval fortress. The most beautiful castle spaces include the Entrance Hall, the Green Empire Hall, the Ladies' Bedroom, the Empire Hall, the Gentlemen's Hall, the Dutch Hall and the Grand Dining Room. On the walls of the castle rooms there are wallpapers with a floral pattern and wallpapers of different colors.

Castle in Klášterec nad Ohří - Excursions and accommodation

In the Middle Ages, there was a Manor House in the town, which was rebuilt into a Renaissance castle in the 16th century. The castle was then rebuilt in baroque and classicist style, and in the middle of the 19th century it acquired its present-day neo-Gothic form. The castle houses the Museum of Porcelain, which is why the castle is sometimes called the Kingdom of Porcelain. There is the largest collection of Czech porcelain in the world, numbering around six thousand pieces.

About the castle Bečov nad Teplou - Trips and accommodation

In the 14th century, the lords of Osek had a Gothic castle built on a promontory above the Tepla river. In the 16th century, tin was mined in the vicinity of the town of Bečova nad Teplou, which brought unprecedented economic development to the town and region. At this time, Bečov Castle was also improved and expanded, and a Renaissance palace was built here. During the Thirty Years' War, the castle was captured and looted by the Swedes and gradually lost its function as a manor house.

About Seeberg Castle - Excursions and accommodation in the vicinity

The German name of Seeberg Castle suggests that there used to be a lake near it, which has now completely disappeared. The German word See means lake. The Czech name of Ostroh Castle is derived from the rocky promontory on which the castle was built. The rocky promontory is surrounded on three sides by Slatný stream. The Romanesque castle was founded around 1200. When the Czech king Přemysl Otakar II.

About Kynžvart Castle - Excursions and accommodation in the vicinity

The originally Baroque castle was rebuilt and expanded in the Empire style in the first half of the 19th century for the Austrian chancellor, Prince Klement Václav Metternich. The castle is a unique example of a rural, representative, noble residence in the style of the Viennese Empire. Prince Metternich received important visitors at the castle. The castle was visited, for example, by the Russian Tsar Alexander I., Tsar Nicholas I. or the poet JW

About Loket Castle - Excursions and accommodation in the vicinity

Originally a Romanesque castle from the end of the 12th century, it was later rebuilt in Gothic style. This royal castle was an important border fortress of medieval colonization and economic development. The castle also served to protect the trade route from Prague to Germany. Many privileges were confirmed to him by Emperor Charles IV, who often stayed at the castle. According to legend, it was discovered by Emperor Charles IV.

About Chodský hrad - Excursions and accommodation in the vicinity

Just a short distance from Náměstí Míru is Chodské náměstí. Chodský hrad with a cylindrical tower stands on this square. From the very beginning, the castle was intended as the seat of the royal burgraves, who from there managed the affairs of the Chods - free peasants guarding the border. Today, the castle is home to the Chodska Museum.

About the rock formation Obrí hlava and Frog in Kokořínsk - Trips and accommodation

During your wanderings in Kokořínsk and Mšensk, you will pass a number of interesting rock formations in the forest that look like sculptural works left here by nature itself. Most of the rock towers are named by local residents and climbers, such as Pharaoh, Tutankhamun, Cleopatra and others, as most of the rocks are used by climbers for

About Pilsen pod Krkavec Lookout - Trips and accommodation in the vicinity

Viewpoint Pilsen, which is located not far from the Krkavec observation tower, in the middle of the forest in the city of Pilsen, is an interesting destination both for hikers and cyclists, as well as for nature lovers and families with children. This place provides peace and a wonderful view of the entire forest and the city of Pilsen. This place is located at an altitude of about 455 masl

Arboretum Sofronká Plzeň - Excursions and accommodation in the vicinity

Today we visited another interesting place in Pilsen, the Sofronk Arboretum, which you can find in the Pilsen - Bolevec area. The Arboretum was founded in 1956 by Ing. Karel Kaňák, right after the task of breeding pine was advertised in what was then Czechoslovakia. However, the existing areas were not enough for this purpose, so the Sofronk Arboretum was founded.

 

Manětín West Bohemia - Trips and accommodation

Manětín is a charming town located in northern Pilsen. The place was already inhabited in the 12th century and the local settlement gradually developed into a small town. In 1712, the town was hit by a devastating fire, during which most of the townspeople's houses, the castle and the church were reduced to ashes.

Prácheň Castle and Rábí Castle - Excursions and accommodation

When you have enjoyed the water fun and attractions to your heart's content, you can still take a trip to the two castles. Prácheň Castle is located only about 3 km south of Horažďovice and Rábí Castle approximately 8 km southwest of this town. Prácheň Castle stands on the wooded Prácheň hill 503 meters above sea level above the river Otava. If you want to walk to the castle from Horažďovice, it is about 3 km along the green marked tourist route.

Castle and town of Horažďovice - Trips and accommodation

The town of Horažďovice is located on the river Otava, on which gold was panned in the Middle Ages. The city's specialties were pearl oysters, raised in a branch of the Otava river, called Mlýnská stoka. Pearl oysters were hunted in Ottawa as early as the 15th and 16th centuries, and their economic breeding began in 1775.

About the water castle Švihov - Trips and accommodation

Švihov is a well-preserved late Gothic lowland castle that belongs to our most important water castles. At the end of the 15th century, Půta Švihovský from Rýzmberk had a water castle built on the site of the original water fortress, which was thoroughly fortified. In the second half of the 16th century, however, the castle began to lose its importance, not only as a military fortress, but also as a permanent manor residence.

Experience trail of Spejbla and Hurvínek - Excursions and accommodation in the vicinity

Another tip for hikers and families with children is the Spejbla and Hurvínkam adventure circuit, which is located near the system of Pilsen ponds. The city of Pilsen has prepared for you this unique movement-experiential educational circuit for the anniversary of the birth of the puppeteer Josef Skupa (January 16.1.1892, 8.1.1957-January XNUMX, XNUMX).

Farmapark U Toma, Ledce - Trips and accommodation in the vicinity

Farmapark "U Toma" can be found in the village of Ledce in the district of the city of Pilsen. This area was established in 2021 and is constantly enjoying the interest of families with children. Due to its location, this area is a popular destination especially for the people of Pilsen. Farmapark offers an interactive Zoo with domestic animals. Here you can find domestic pets such as goats, cows, chickens, but also foreign ones such as llamas.

About Kolomazná peci - Excursions and accommodation in the vicinity

In the past, clay kilns, or in other words tar kilns, were a widespread and efficient device for the production of universally useful products. Bulk furnaces were usually found on the outskirts of larger forest units and cities. The column furnace here dates from about the middle of the 18th century and is definitely the most well-preserved furnace of its kind in the Czech Republic.

About Kamenné rybník near Pilsen - Excursions and accommodation in the vicinity

The Kamenný rybník reserve is a popular destination for all hikers, cyclists and families with children, not only because of its location within the city of Pilsen, but also because of its accessibility. Botanists' interest in this area dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The beginnings of the protection of the so-called primeval forest at Kamenné rybník date back to 1900, when the botanist F. Maloch - the city of Pilsen - requested it. Since 1913 J.

About the Krkavec lookout tower - Trips and accommodation in the vicinity

The Krkavec lookout is among the three most important peaks in the vicinity of the city of Pilsen and after the castle and the tourist destination Councilwoman is definitely the highest peak, as it is located at 504 meters above sea level). Krkavec is a popular destination for hikers and cyclists and families with children.

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