Protected Landscape Area of the Eastern Carpathians in Slovakia

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Primeval beech forests stretch across the border between Slovakia and Ukraine, their canopies forming a green cathedral that has stood for centuries. The Protected Landscape Area of the Eastern Carpathians preserves one of Europe’s last remaining virgin forests, where fallen trees are left to rot naturally and wolves still roam freely. Walking the trails, you […]

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Fairy-tale castle Hluboká – one of the most visited castles in the Czech republic

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Castle Hluboka rises from the Bohemian countryside in a vision of white turrets and ornate gables that look more like a fairy tale illustration than a real fortress. Originally built as a Gothic castle in the 13th century, it was completely rebuilt in the 19th century to resemble Windsor Castle in England. The Schwarzenberg family, […]

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Categories: Czech Republic, Sights, Sights