Jindřichův Hradec is one of the Czech Republic’s most enchanting small towns, a harmonious blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture in southern Bohemia, dominated by one of the largest castle complexes in the country and the world’s first narrow-gauge railway. Located roughly halfway between Prague and Český Krumlov, this often-overlooked town on the shore […]
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A fairy tale castle reflected in still water, its white walls and ornate spires rising above manicured gardens. The Lednice Valtice Cultural Landscape is one of the largest artificial landscapes in Europe, a sprawling estate that the House of Liechtenstein shaped over centuries. The scent of clipped hedges and blooming roses drifts through formal gardens. […]
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Prague offers the chance to fly without stepping onto an aeroplane. The SkyDive arena houses the world’s only glass wind chamber, a vertical tunnel that lets visitors experience freefall in complete safety. A powerful column of air rises from the floor, lifting bodies into a floating state. Trained instructors guide first-timers through basic body positions. […]
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The sound of the Robečský Stream grows louder as you descend into the steep, forested valley that locals call Peklo, or Hell. Despite the intimidating name, this national natural monument in the Czech Republic offers a landscape of serene beauty rather than damnation. Rocky cliffs rise on either side of the rushing water, carved by […]
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Wind howls through the sandstone spires of Bohemian Switzerland as you approach the largest natural rock arch on the European continent. Pravcicka brana spans twenty-six metres across, a monumental stone bridge carved by millennia of wind and water. The arch frames a view of deep forested valleys and distant mountain peaks that stretch toward the […]
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Pastel-coloured facades in shades of pink, yellow, and blue reflect in the still waters of a fishpond at Telc’s main square, creating a mirror image so perfect it looks like a hand-painted canvas. This tiny Czech town preserves an extraordinary collection of Renaissance and Baroque buildings that have changed little since the sixteenth century. The […]
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Prague is a city of spires, legends, and layered history that rewards visitors with a stunning sight around every cobblestone corner. The Czech capital has preserved one of Europe most complete medieval city centres through wars and revolutions. Fifteen sights rise above the rest. Charles Bridge connects Old Town with Mala Strana, lined with baroque […]
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Water thunders down colourful slides inside one of Central Europe’s largest indoor water worlds. Aquapalace Prague spreads across three palace-themed zones, each offering a different aquatic experience. The Palm Palace recreates tropical shores with artificial waves and sandy edges. The Adventure Palace challenges visitors with twisty slides and a Tarzan rope course dropping into the […]
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The tropical hall of Aquapark Babylon hums with the sound of waterfalls and delighted screams. A river of warm water loops through the complex, carrying swimmers past fake ruins, under rope bridges, and through caves where jets of water surprise from hidden nozzles. The Wild River rush sends inflatable rafts hurtling down a chute of […]
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Silver built this town and death decorates its chapel. Kutná Hora once rivalled Prague in wealth and importance. The Sedlec Ossuary contains the bones of over forty thousand people arranged into chandeliers, coats of arms, and a giant bell. It is strange and solemn and unforgettable. Beyond the bone chapel, the town offers the Gothic […]
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