Czech Republic The Heart Of Europe

Czech Republic The Heart Of Europe

Czech Republic is a country, that lies in the very heart of Europe. It is a country small in size, but its history is more than a thousand years old. Thanks to its rich history it has become a real paradise of the tourists. Every year there are millions of tourists, that have a lot to admire. Czech lands, lands of neverending cultural heritage, offer many interesting sightseeings:

CESKY KRUMLOV CZECH REPUBLIC

CESKY KRUMLOV CZECH REPUBLIC

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Global Treasures Cesky Krumlov Czech Republic

Global Treasures Cesky Krumlov Czech Republic

Today Cesky Krumlov is a lively town and one of the most beautiful in the Czech Republic. Although the history of settlement in this area dates back to the Bronze Age the high season of Bohemian Krummau can be traced back to the Middle Ages. At that time the Germans as well as the Czechs influenced the cultural and social life of the charming old town.

The magnificence of the local architecture is all around and brings to life the glorious ambience of bygone times. The mighty cylindrical tower of Lower Castle has surveyed the town since the end of the 16th century and is typical of Bohemian Krummau architecture.

In those days the lords of the castle kept bears within the castle's large moat and even now they continue to be a special and somewhat unusual attraction.

The interior of the town's Renaissance castle highlights the wealth of its former noble inhabitants and contains the famous Golden Eggenbergische Carriage.

Each evening the town's centuries old buildings gleam romantically in the evening light while large quantities of world famous Bohemian beer are enjoyed in the local hostelries.

Česky Krumlov, an historic and living work of art!

Terra Mystica MYSTIC PRAGUE Czech Republic

Terra Mystica MYSTIC PRAGUE Czech Republic

Legend has it that Princess Libussa had a vision in which she saw the Hradschin, the heart of the city of Prague, on the site where the country's capital was later to be founded. Emperor Rudolph ll lived there in the 16th century and it was through his influence that the principles of modern chemistry were discovered, thus laying the foundations of present day science. The secret of alchemy, however, has remained elusive to the present day.

STARE MESTO CZECH REPUBLIC

STARE MESTO CZECH REPUBLIC

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Prague Czech Republic

Prague Czech Republic

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Prague Castle and Hradčany Czech Republic

Prague Castle and Hradčany Czech Republic

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Vista Point PRAHA Czech Republic

Vista Point PRAHA Czech Republic

Prague is a golden city of a hundred towers, a gem on the Moldau and a young city with a long history.

The most famous of all bridges across the Moldau is the Charles Bridge that connects the old town of Stare Mesto with the city district of Mala Strane below Castle Mountain.

Old Town Square is the name of a picturesque square in the centre of the old town surrounded by houses and churches whose facades form a colourful blend of numerous architectural styles.

Prague Castle originated from a Slavic settlement in the 9th century A.D. and it is the largest castle complex in the world. The front of the main building measures more than half a kilometre.

The Royal Palace is the present living quarters of the country's president. Nearly one third of its inner courtyard belongs to St. Veits Dom a wonderful Gothic cathedral whose construction took several centuries.

A boat trip on the Moldau is an absolute must on any visit to Prague. Most of the excursion boats leave from Charles Bridge close to the Kampa Peninsula. The journey travels beneath a few of the city's sixteen bridges and the view from the boat adds a totally different perspective to the sights experienced on the city's streets.

Everyone who visits this city falls in love with it and cannot help but be totally fascinated by its special ambience. Prague is a thing of beauty in the very heart of Europe!

Global Treasures HRADCANY Prague Castle Hill PRAHA

Global Treasures HRADCANY Prague Castle Hill PRAHA

For centuries the city of Prague on the River Vlatava has possessed a special kind of magic. The impressive quantity of historic buildings has made the city one of the most popular destinations in Europe for tourists from all over the world.

Dating from the time of Charles The Fourth, the Charles Bridge is one of the city's most famous landmarks and was created by one of Prague's most celebrated architects, Peter Parler.

The ascent of the legendary Castle Hill with its world famous Hradschin also features several beautifully decorated historic buildings. The one thousand year history of Prague's Castle Hill began in 925 A.D. when the region was ruled by Wenzel who built a modest-looking rotunda for Saint Vitus.

For pilgrims, both the Hradcany, and most notably the Loreta Sanctuary, are among the most popular religious destinations in the Czech Republic. In addition to the impressive facade created by Christoph Dientzenhofer, the richly sculptured decorations reflect the architectural styles of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Saint Vitus Cathedral is a masterpiece of Gothic architecture and the largest in the Czech Republic. With the official ordination of the cathedral on September 28th 1929 its six century period of construction finally reached its glorious conclusion. Despite its mixture of various historical epochs and their various styles the overall effect of the building can be described as nothing less than magnificent.

A special tourist attraction is a tiny yet historic gem, Golden Lane, once renowned for its infamous alchemists. However, despite its rather disastrous history of alchemy and due also to the existence of the Hradcany, Prague is quite rightly still known as, The Golden City.

EXTRAVAGANZA Cesky Krumlov

EXTRAVAGANZA Cesky Krumlov

CESKY KRUMLOV Located in the Czech Republic, Cesky Krumlov is a unique and extraordinary city and was first settled in the fifteenth century B.C. Each nook and cranny of this unique gem surprises with something new to see and provides a wonderful insight into the history of Bohemia. For nearly three hundred years, and up until the beginning of the seventeenth century Bohemian Krummau was ruled by the Lords Of Rosenberg. It was a time of much prosperity that in turn gave rise to many new and magnificent buildings in the centre of the town. In 1992 it was designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and since then it has shined out in all of its former glory. Most of the restoration work on the town's ancient dwelling houses, churches and monastery complexes has now been fully completed. Cesky Krumlov Castle features a special attraction with a long tradition: since the end of the sixteenth century a number of bears have lived within the castle grounds! Indeed, the castle's large moat provides more space for these wonderful creatures than they would have in any zoo. Cesky Krumlov is popular with visitors from all four corners of the world and it is, without a doubt, one of the finest and most well preserved treasures of European history.