Europe Explored » local family https://europeexplored.com Travel through the most beautiful places in Europe Sun, 08 Sep 2013 13:36:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=3.6 Pravčická brána – largest natural rock arch in Europe | Czech Republic https://europeexplored.com/2011/04/28/pravcicka-brana-largest-natural-rock-arch-in-europe-czech-republic/ https://europeexplored.com/2011/04/28/pravcicka-brana-largest-natural-rock-arch-in-europe-czech-republic/#comments Thu, 28 Apr 2011 07:42:32 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=3581 Pravčická brána (Pravcicka Gate) is Czech national natural monument and the largest natural rock gate in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful rock formation in the National park of Bohemian Switzerland (České Švýcarsko) and a symbol of the region. Its dimensions are impressive, but when viewed close-up it seems to be even greater. Span […]

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]]> Pravčická brána (Pravcicka Gate) is Czech national natural monument and the largest natural rock gate in Europe. It is considered the most beautiful rock formation in the National park of Bohemian Switzerland (České Švýcarsko) and a symbol of the region.

Its dimensions are impressive, but when viewed close-up it seems to be even greater. Span arch at the bottom is 26.5 m, the height of the gate is 16m and its width is about 7-8m. The minimum thickness is 3m, the peak of the gate is 21m above the bottom.

From the point of entry into the area there are several divergent paths and stairs to the observation platforms where you can watch Pravčická brána or enjoy impressive views to the surrounding nature.

On your way to Pravčická brána you have to pass through the Castle Sokolí Hnízdo (Eagle’s Nest), built in 1881 on the site of the oak bark hut, which served as a bar. Castle Sokolí Hnízdo was originally used to accommodate important guests of the local family of Clary-und-Aldringen. Today there is the museum of the national park and stylish restaurant decorated with original paintings.

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]]> https://europeexplored.com/2011/04/28/pravcicka-brana-largest-natural-rock-arch-in-europe-czech-republic/feed/ 1 Powerscourt House and Gardens – the most beautiful gardens in Ireland https://europeexplored.com/2010/11/27/powerscourt-house-and-gardens-the-most-beautiful-gardens-in-ireland/ https://europeexplored.com/2010/11/27/powerscourt-house-and-gardens-the-most-beautiful-gardens-in-ireland/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 12:31:54 +0000 Claire https://europeexplored.com/?p=2127 At the beginning of the 18th century on the grounds of Wingfield’s from Powerscourt the large residence and gardens were built, which are considered the most beautiful in Ireland. However here you will not feel like in Ireland. The gardens were designed in the Italian and partially Japanese-style. It has carefully-cut grass and colorful flowers […]

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]]> At the beginning of the 18th century on the grounds of Wingfield’s from Powerscourt the large residence and gardens were built, which are considered the most beautiful in Ireland. However here you will not feel like in Ireland. The gardens were designed in the Italian and partially Japanese-style. It has carefully-cut grass and colorful flowers that evoke the atmosphere more like of the southern Europe.

Powerscourt Gardens is dominated by a large lake with a fountain and lots of water lilies. There is even a cemetery of the favorite animals of local family. From here you have a great view of the impressive mountain Great Sugar Loaf.

Powerscourt House and Gardens are located approx. 20km from Dublin city centre.

Opening hours and fees:

Gardens
Daily: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Gardens close at dusk in Winter
Closed December 25th & 26th

Ballroom & Garden Rooms
Sundays 9:30am – 1:30pm All Year
Mondays 9:30am – 1:30pm May to September

Entrance Fees
Adults €6.00, Student/OAP €5.50
Child (U16) €3.50, Child (U5) Free

Waterfall
Opening Times
Jan/Feb/Nov/Dec 10.30am – 4.00pm
Mar/Apr/Sept/Oct 10.30am – 5.30pm
May/Jun/July/Aug 9.30am – 7.00pm
Closed 2 weeks prior to Christmas

Entrance Fees
Adults €5.00, Student/OAP €4.50
Child (U16) €3.50, Children (U2) Free


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