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Bohemian Switzerland: Famous Lookouts Around Jetřichovice
You might already know the Pravčická Gate, but the local heart of Bohemian Switzerland lies in Jetřichovice. Let’s explore the fascinating viewpoints and remnants of the medieval Bohemian history. Jetřichovice is a picturesque village full of wooden houses, and also…
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Příbram: Czech Gulag and Mining Tour Underground
During the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, our territory was popular for ore mining. During the Cold War, our natural resources of uranium were crucial for the Soviet Union, to produce nuclear weapons. Today, you can have a tour around labor camp and mining…
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Lidice: Final Solution of the WW2
The village Lidice supposed to be wiped off the map during WW2. In 1942, Hitler ordered to kill all the inhabitants, after the successful assassination of Nazi ruler Reinhard Heydrich. If you are interested in the story behind the disappearance of…
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Terezín: Memorial of the Painful History
Originally, Terezín was constructed as a fortress to defend Bohemian lands. Paradoxically, it became a prison for people defending their country and for people of Jewish origin. What I found interesting are two different faces of Terezín, because life in Small…
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Tiské Stěny: Sandstone Rock Labyrinth
Hiking inside the sandstone labyrinth of Tiské Stěny brings you to the magic land of the Chronicles of Narnia. However, discovering Tiské Stěny is not so challenging, like in the movie. It’s a very easy hiking trip suitable for almost everybody.…
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Krumlov Tower: The Authentic Medieval Experience
Visiting Český Krumlov is like traveling back in time to the medieval period. Take the opportunity and elevate your experience by staying in the original medieval tower. The Krumlov Tower used to be part of city fortification, and it preserves its…
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Český Krumlov: Visit Real Bohemian Fairy Tale
Český Krumlov is the second most visited destination in the Czech Republic, just after Prague. There is plenty of reasons for that. Besides its great medieval character, it is a truly magical city. Let’s explore it! Český Krumlov If you…
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Chateau Jezeří: Beauty at the Edge of the Coal Quarry
In the North of the Czech Republic, there is a landscape where everything disappeared – nature, villages, life. At the edge of this scenery stands a majestic chateau that survived fires, wars, communist regime, and, most importantly, coal mining in its…
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Krásná Samota: Beautiful Solitude in Bohemian Switzerland
National park Bohemian Switzerland is a great hiking destination. You might already hear about Pravčická gate or iconic viewpoints around Jetřichovice. If you decide to explore more about this hiking paradise, you need quality accommodation. I tried several pensions in this…
