CZECH SITES

Short presentation on famous Czech sites Created by 7.C form from Kralupy n/Vlt., the Czech Republic

Nelahozeves • Antonín Dvořák Nearby Kralupy there is a birthplace of Antonin Dvorak. He was the most famous Czech composer.

He lived in village Nelahozeves

Karlštejn • Karlstejn is a medieval castle located in Budčany in the district of Beroun • The foundation stone was laid on 9th June 1348 by Charles IV. to protect the imperial crown jewels and holy relics and later as the Czech crown jewels kept.

• Today the castle is an important national cultural monument and one of the most visited castles in the Czech Republic

Karel IV.

Karlštejn

Prague Castle Prague Castle is in Prague's Hradcany, traditional seat of Czech rulers since 1918. President of the Czech Republic Vรกclav Klaus lives there.

Successive additions and modifications from the Castle was founded in the 9th century one of the largest ancient castle in the world.It is often considered a symbol of the Czech Republic.

Prague Castle

Castle Houska •

The mysterious, magical and hellish. All of these attributes is the name Castle Houska was available to the generalpublic only in 1999. Although not among the largest and most beautiful castles, a huge park or the oldest chapels, became a popular destination for many hikers and adventurers. Each issue will certainly think.What so special and tempting offer? The answer is simple, has a something that no other castles. During the tour you feel like hiding something secret, whether it's the gateway to hell or a time machine, which are said to have found Macha.

Castle Houska

Prague astronomical Clock •

Astronomical Clock or Prague Astronomical Clock is a medieval astronomical clock located on the south side of Old Town Hall Tower in Prague. The clock is first mentioned in a charter dated 9 October 1410 and is probably the best preserved medieval astronomical clock at all.

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The Astronomical Clock is probably the best preserved medieval astronomical clock at all. It is one of the most famous tourist facilities and is part of the Prague historical center, which is inscribed on the UNESCO list of cultural monuments in the country.

Prague Astronomical Clock

Petřín´s tower •

In 1889 they were members of the Club of Czech Tourists at the World Exhibition in Paris, where the enthusiastic view of the famous Eiffel Tower, they decided to create a similar landmark of the city of Prague. The cooperative was founded to build the Petrin tower, and put him first money and property obtained from the municipality. For times smaller copy of the Eiffel Tower was selected by the Petrin hill at an altitude of 318 m. In 1890 the project conducted training and provided the necessary funds. Construction began in March 1891 under the architect Vratislav Passau, authors structures were Mr. Francis and Mr. Julius Munchausen Soucy from Moravian engineering works.

Petřín´s tower

OKOĹ˜ •

The castle is the centerpiece of their region - The place where he meets a number of tourist trails and marked paths. In summer, various events are held Concerts, and fencing competitions for children. The nearby village of the same name provides opportunity for rest and refreshment Or maybe a nice walk along the shores of Lake Village Region does not remain to live in times long past, and keeps pace with the latest trends in menu options for its visitors. Horseback riding, cycling and hiking here certainly will not feel lost. So: Off to Okor!

Okoř

Zåmek Lednice • Lednice chateau is on the south Moravia, 12 km from Mikulov and about 50 km south of Brno, on the right bank of the river Thaya.

With its French garden and a large English park with one of the most romantic sights in the Czech Republic but also throughout Europe. All Lednice-Valtice area in 1996 and wrote the world's cultural heritage by UNESCO. The first mention of a village called Refrigerator found already in the 1222nd. At that time, the aldermen and Adamar Lipert fortress built to guard the river crossing. A hundred years later, this building became the property of the Liechtenstein family and remains so until 1945 when it was nationalized. In the 16th century fortress of the castle becomes a representative of Liechtenstein.

Lednice

Červená Lhota •

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Construction of this castle lies at its core, remains the original fort from the 14th century. Today's Renaissance was established in 1530 and was further modified several times. Castle interiors of the first floor are available from 80 of the 17th century. Now represent an authentic representation of the noble past apartment owners from around 1910.

One of the most romantic monuments in Bohemia. It grows on a rock that is bursts of damming the valley and the water level became a small island. Fortress bought yeoman 1530 John Kába Rybňan and the soon to be rebuilt into a Renaissance chateau.

ฤ ervenรก Lhota