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Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov

This picturesque town lies in a deep, meandering valley of the Vltava river in the very South of Bohemia. Its golden age came about during the rule of the Lords of Rožmberk (Rosenberg), in 1302-1602.

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Holašovice

Holašovice

This South-Bohemian village from the 13th century is considered a true pearl of the rustic Baroque style.

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Kroměříž

Kroměříž

The splendid Kroměříž chateau and its beautiful gardens are considered an especially attractive and well-preserved example of Baroque palatial and garden design.

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Kutná Hora

Kutná Hora

During the Middle Ages, profits from the Kutná Hora silver mines brought fame to the lands of the Czech Crown, and Kutná Hora became the richest and most powerful town in the Czech lands.

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Litomyšl

Litomyšl

In the small town of Litomyšl, the aristocratic family of Pernštejn had a mediaeval castle remodeled into a Renaissance chateau the second half of the 16th century.

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Olomouc - The Holy Trinity Column

Olomouc - The Holy Trinity Column

The Baroque column came into existence between 1716 and 1754 and is a testament to the onetime religious fervor of this bishopric town.

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Prague - historical center

Prague - historical center

The capital’s historical center, more than ten centuries old, enchants its residents and visitors alike through its unique symbiosis of many architectural styles.

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Telč

Telč

Originally a royal water keep founded in the 13th century on the crossroads of several busy trade routes. It obtained its current appearance in the 16th century.

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The Lednice - Valtice area

The Lednice - Valtice area

An extensive Baroque complex built for the Liechtenstein family by renowned architects like C.Tencalla, D.Martinelli, J.B.Fischer von Erlach, and J.Ospel.

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The Pilgrimage Church at Zelená Hora

The Pilgrimage Church at Zelená Hora

The abbot of the Žďár monastery had this pilgrimage church built to celebrate the memory of the Czech martyr and saint, John of Nepomuk.

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The Villa Tugendhat

The Villa Tugendhat

The Villa Tugendhat is the very first monument of modern architecture in the Czech Republic and only the fourth worldwide which has received the prestigious UNESCO designation.

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Třebíč – Basilica of St. Procope and Jewish Town

Třebíč – Basilica of St. Procope and Jewish Town

Třebíč is the town of uncommon religious sights, the most famous of which is the Romanesque-Gothic Basilica of St. Procope. It used to belong to the important centres of Jewish culture in Moravia.

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