Cesky Krumlov
Possessing a special energy, Cesky Krumlov, despite its rather modest size, would be hard pressed to call it a single-use city. Travelers admit that with its leisurely rhythm and ancient charm, the town makes you fall in love the first time and makes you think about returning here again and again. By the way, the most beautiful and interesting part of the city territory, the historical center, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so its significance is difficult to overestimate.
Key Attractions: Krumlov Castle, historical center, Church of St. Vitus
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Kunta Gora
And this city is a real treasure trove of a wide variety of historical attractions – from a Gothic temple to a medieval silver mine. But, perhaps, one of the most interesting places in this region is the ossuary, located in the near suburb of Kutna Hora – Sedlec. In fact, this frightening and at the same time attractive attraction is a church entirely created from the bones of thousands of people. Every year, thousands of tourists come to the Czech Republic to see one of the largest such buildings with their own eyes.
Key Attractions: Ossuary, Cathedral of St. Barbara, Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist
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Olomouc
Olomouc is often (and I must say, quite deservedly) ranked among the Czech cities that can easily compete with Prague itself in the fight for the traveler’s attention. It is not surprising, because in its small territory there is such a significant concentration of historical attractions that the capital would be envious. Just by starting a walk around the city, you can find something almost everywhere worthy of a place on your Instagram – the local baroque squares and fountains are extremely photogenic.
Key Attractions: Column of the Holy Trinity, St. Wenceslas Cathedral, Church of St. Mauritius
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Turnov
In addition to boasting a rich and eventful history, Turnov is also fortunate to be located in a region with breathtaking natural scenery, and it is no coincidence that it is often chosen as a starting point for independent travel in Czech Bohemia. Walking around the town, you just need to look around – everything here is beautiful and exciting. And also, for the information of lovely ladies, this is where the Czech pomegranate factory is located, where you can buy stone products at reasonable prices.
Key attractions: Old town, ancient Church of St. Nicholas
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Karlstein
Karlštejn is the name of a luxurious fortress that should take its rightful place on our list. The castle was prudently built on a high cliff covered with greenery, which gives it even more charm. At the foot of this hill lies a tiny settlement of the same name.
Key Attractions: Karlstejn fortress
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Trebon
Treboň is not only the cradle of the country’s rich historical heritage, but also the birthplace of the best creators of local history: composer Josef Tribenze, as well as Czech football star Karel Poborský.
Key Attractions: Church of St. Elizabeth, Trebon Castle, ramparts
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Marianske Lazne
Guests from all over the world flock here in an inexhaustible stream – primarily to drink water from local sources and improve their health. The healing power of this place was once experienced by Chopin, Wagner, Goethe (their house-museums and monuments can be visited in the city today) and many others. A pleasant bonus for vacationers has always been the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of this cozy garden city.
Key Attractions: singing fountain, house-museum “Monument to Chopin”, monument to Goethe
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Cheb
By the way, the same Goethe was clearly partial to another tiny pearl of the Czech Republic – the town of Cheb in the region of the same name. Its streets are remembered even more – life has been in full swing here since the times of the Holy Roman Empire. In its modern form, Cheb is a calm and prim, but culturally quite developed town with well-preserved examples of buildings from the early Middle Ages.
Key Attractions: Imperial Palatinate, St. George’s Square, St. Nicholas Church
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Ceske Budejovice
This town became popular many centuries ago, immediately after its founding, because it was here that many European trade routes converged: both land and water (the city is washed by two rivers). All this, of course, contributed to its systematic development in various styles. Travelers can still enjoy the fruits of urban development of those times by taking a walk around Ceske Budejovice.
Key Attractions: Samson statue in the city square, Town Hall, Black Tower, Dominican monastery
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Beneshov
And this neat town, in its rather long history, has survived many turmoil, raids, wars and even arson. However, by some miracle, the town still survived and today happily welcomes guests, showing them the surviving sights. In addition, in the immediate vicinity of Benesov there is perhaps the most beautiful castle in the Czech Republic – the luxurious Konopiste, made in the Gothic style.
Key Attractions: Church of St. Nicholas, Church of St. Anne
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