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• Old Town Hall and
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Prague >
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• Old Town Square
(Staromestske namesti), Prague, Bohemia >
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• Jewish Quarter
(Josefov), Prague, Bohemia >
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• Museum of
Communism, Prague, Bohemia >
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• St. Vitus
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Bohemia
• Strahov Monastery
(Strahovsky klaster), Prague, Bohemia
• Petrin Hill,
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• Old Town (Stare
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There's Lots More To See
In The Czech Republic Than Just Prague
Author: Paul
Keene
If
you're planning on visiting Prague, why not extend your vacation by
a few extra days and experience the other relatively unknown sites
the Czech Republic has to offer.
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in the centre of Europe.
It is a country of varied natural beauty, living legends and
traditions, and historical monuments that reflect rich times gone
by.
The legacies left to us by our ancestors include monuments dating as
far back as the Romanesque era, Gothic cathedrals, Baroque churches
and palaces, ornate Renaissance houses and summer residences, fine
examples of Cubist architecture, Synagogues of various styles, Art
Nouveau coffee shops, and winding cobblestone streets.
Though Prague might be the first choice for travellers seeking
intriguing destinations in the Czech Republic, the other regions of
the country should not be missed. The open landscape is scattered
with castles, historical ruins, and chateaux.
The most distinguished people of European and world science and art
have left their permanent mark on the country's history. Mozart,
Kafka, Goethe, Einstein, Beethoven and Casanova are only a few of
the famous citizens who were associated with the Czech lands.
Apart from the capital Prague, the Czech Republic has eleven other
locations on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
HISTORIC CENTRE OF CESKÝ KRUMLOV
Located on the banks of the Vltava river, the town was built around
a 13th-century castle with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque elements.
It is an exceptional example of a minor European medieval town whose
architectural legacy has remained intact thanks to its peaceful
development over more than five centuries.
HISTORIC CENTRE OF TELC
The houses in Telc, which stands on a peak, were initially
constructed of wood. After a fire in the late 14th century, the town
was rebuilt in stone, enclosed by walls and further strengthened by
a complex of man-made ponds. The town's Gothic castle was
reconstructed in High Gothic style in the late 15th century.
PILGRIMAGE CHURCH OF ST JOHN OF NEPOMUK AT ZELENÁ HORA
This pilgrimage church, built in honour of St John of Nepomuk,
stands at Zelena Hora, not far from Zdar nad Sazavou in Moravia.
Constructed at the turn of the 18th century on a star-shaped
arrangement, it is the most remarkable work by the famous architect
Jan Blazej Santini, whose highly unusual style falls between
neo-Gothic and Baroque.
KUTNÁ HORA: HISTORICAL TOWN CENTRE WITH THE CHURCH OF ST BARBARA AND
THE CATHEDRAL OF OUR LADY AT SEDLEC
Kutná Hora developed as a result of the exploitation of the silver
mines. In the 14th century it became a royal city endowed with
monuments that symbolized its affluence. The Church of St Barbara, a
jewel of the late Gothic era, and the Cathedral of Our Lady at
Sedlec, which was restored in line with the Baroque taste of the
early 18th century, were to affect the architecture of central
Europe. These masterpieces today form part of a well-preserved
medieval urban fabric with some exceptionally fine private homes.
LEDNICE-VALTICE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE
Between the 17th and 20th centuries, the ruling dukes of
Liechtenstein transformed their domains in southern Moravia into a
remarkable landscape. It merged Baroque architecture and the
classical and neo-Gothic style of the castles of Lednice and Valtice
with countryside created according to English romantic ideology of
landscape architecture. At 200 sq. km, it is one of the leading
simulated landscapes in Europe.
GARDENS AND CASTLE AT KROMERÍŽ
Kromeríz stands on the location of an earlier ford across the River
Morava, at the foot of the Chriby mountain range which dominates the
central part of Moravia. The gardens and castle of Kromeríz are
remarkably complete and well-preserved example of a European Baroque
sizeable residence and its surrounding gardens.
HOLAŠOVICE HISTORICAL VILLAGE RESERVATION
Holašovice is an outstandingly complete and well-preserved example
of a traditional central European village. It has a large number of
outstanding 18th- and 19th-century vernacular buildings in a style
known as 'South Bohemian folk Baroque', and preserves a ground plan
dating from the Middle Ages.
LITOMYŠL CASTLE
Litomyšl Castle was initially a Renaissance arcade-castle of the
type first developed in Italy and then adopted and greatly developed
in central Europe in the 16th century. Its design and beautification
are particularly excellent, including the later High-Baroque
features added in the 18th century. It preserves undamaged the range
of secondary buildings associated with an aristocratic abode of this
type.
HOLY TRINITY COLUMN IN OLOMOUC
This commemorative column, erected in the early years of the 18th
century, is the most exceptional example of a type of monument
specific to central Europe. In the typical regional style known as
Olomouc Baroque and rising to a height of 35 m, it is adorned with
many fine religious sculptures, the work of the illustrious Moravian
artist Ondrej Zahner.
TUGENDHAT VILLA IN BRNO
The Tugendhat Villa in Brno, designed by the architect Mies van der
Rohe, is an outstanding example of the global style in the modern
progress in architecture as it developed in Europe in the 1920s. Its
specific value lies in the use of ground-breaking spatial and
artistic concepts that aspire to satisfy new lifestyle needs by
taking advantage of the opportunities afforded by modern
manufacturing.
JEWISH QUARTER AND ST PROCOPIUS' BASILICA IN TREBÍC
The ensemble of the Jewish Quarter, the old Jewish cemetery and the
Basilica of St Procopius in Trebíc are reminders of the co-existence
of Jewish and Christian cultures from the Middle Ages to the 20th
century. The Jewish Quarter bears exceptional testimony to the
different aspects of the existence of this community. St Procopius
Basilica, built as part of the Benedictine monastery in the early
13th century, is a remarkable model of the influence of Western
European architectural tradition in this area.
Great selections of cultural events are held throughout the Czech
Republic. Numerous galleries that display examples of local and
foreign artists draw large amounts of tourists. A number of
festivals and exhibitions take place in the country annually,
together with popular sports such as Grand Prix races, ice-hockey
championships, etc. Theatre and dance festivals are generally open
to the public. The Prague Spring, Prague Autumn, and the
International Music Festival are just a few of the best known
musical events, while film enthusiasts acclaim the Karlovy Vary
International Film Festival. For information on Prague hotels and
other hotels in the Czech Republic visit www.hotels-prague.org
About the
Author:
Paul Keene
actively writes travel articles for various hotel
websites including one for
Prague hotels.
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