The history of Častolovice Chateau extends back to the 13th century when a water fortress stood in the valley of the confluence of the Bělá and Kněžna Rivers. This fortress was built on massive wooden pillars in the middle of the water. The structure was reconstructed as a Renaissance chateau at the turn of the 17th century. In addition to a farmbuildings, brewery, distillery, and wash houses the grounds also included orchards, fish ponds, and a mill with a 1 km long millrace. In the year 1694 the... Telephone: 494323646 Address: Masarykova 1, 517 50, Častolovice
Building from 1935-1938 is the most preserved building of its kind in the Czech Republic. It comprises of five battle buildings of the highest degree of resistence (walls and ceiling panels are 350 cm thick) and an extensive system of underground corridors and a room deep in the rock (ca. 1.5 km long). A monument is situated in the war barracks in the underground fortress, with a complete list of casualties and those murdered by the border guards in the autumn of 1938 to the spring of 1939. Telephone: 777647114 Address: Tvrz Bouda, 561 66, Těchonín
Hůrka fortress represents the most complete building structure of its type within the territory of the CR, which is accessible to the public - artillery fortress from 1935-1938. It is created from five massive building structures of the highest level of resistance (the walls and ceiling panels are 350 cm) and an extensive underground system of corridors and rooms deep in the rock massif (approx. 1.7 km long). Telephone: 606669888, 465322902 Address: č.p. 1938, 561 66, Králíky
A roller mill equipped in 1925-1939. A francis turbine serves to power all of the equipment. Transfers via pulleys and leather belts. Telephone: 739049450, 491487136 Address: č.p. 3, 549 36, Horní Dřevíč, Stárkov
In the years 1694-1724 Count František Antonín Špork had a large complex of secular and church buildings constructed with the goal of creating a world-class spa. The stimulus for this project was the local mineral water springs. The fame of the Kukský spa lasted something over 30 years and ended with a flood that destroyed the buildings on the bank. The uninhabited Šporkovský Chateau burned in 1896 and the wreckage of the chateau and spa buildings was pulled down in 1901. During the Second World... Telephone: 499692161, 724663535 Address: 544 43, Kuks
The son of Prince Ferdinand, Count Josef Kinský, had this Empire style chateau built in 1829-1833 as the family residence. A reception room and library were built on the elevated ground floor; the first floor contained residential spaces.The Kostelec new chateau is one of the best Empire structures of its kind in the country. The chateau is surrounded by an English park, which has now been declared a nature preserve. Telephone: 494323271 Address: Komenského 1, 51741, Kostelec nad Orlicí
The castle is first mentioned in 1318 and following a fire in 1573 was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. In the second half of the 16th century a Czech Brotherhood school was founded at Košumberk to educate young Protestant nobles (later including, among others, the famous warrior Albrecht of Waldstein). In 1684 Košumberk passed into the ownership of the Jesuit college in Hradec Králové, which established its residence next to the pilgrimage church. After the abolishment of the Jesuit Order the... Telephone: 469672191, 469671101 Address: Košumberk 1, 538 54, Luže
A well-arranged collection of objects documenting railway history, particularly in the Pardubice Region, as well as public transportation in the city of Pardubice.
Trips in historic motor vehicles, historic trolleybuses, etc. can be organized. Telephone: 604926620 Address: Nádražní , 53002, Rosice nad Labem
A fortress built in the 10th and 11th centuries; around 1600 it was rebuilt as a Renaissance chateau. The façade of the chateau features sgraffito, and the interior holds a beautiful vaulted entrance hall. Located on the ground floor today are an information centre and ceremonial hall; the first floor houses a museum and gallery. Telephone: 469677566, 469677555 Address: Náměstí 1, 538 25, Nasavrky
Ratibořice is known for the writer Božena Němcová and her work Grandmother, as well as for the Duchess Kateřina Vilemína Zaháňská. The original fortress was rebuilt as a Baroque summer residence. In 1825-1826 the chateau was reconstructed in the Empire style. Running through a park in the vicinity of the chateau is an education trail that introduces visitors to sites such as the Old Bleachery and Rudrův Mill from the novel Grandmother. Telephone: 491452123 Address: Ratibořice 1, 55203, Česká Skalice
The original fortress likely dates to the 13th century; in the 14th century it was rebuilt as a Gothic castle. The Pernštein family subsequently rebuilt the castle as a Gothic-Renaissance chateau. This chateau was purchased in 1560 by the royal chamber and ceased to be an aristocratic residence. The significantly dilapidated chateau was repaired by the Museum Association after 1918. Telephone: 466799240, 466799241 Address: Zámek čp. 2, 530 02, Pardubice
The Museum is located on the premises of Novy Dvur dating back to 1750. The 1650 m2 area is the largest museum of its type in the CR. It includes more than 50 complete expositions on handicrafts and trades from the period of 1840-1930. In addition to relatively known professions, such as a joiner or carver, it presents work by metal pressers, wheelers, coopers, shingle maker, and many others. Among interesting expositions are mechanical workshops, sawmills with three functioning cutters and other... Telephone: 465622160 Address: Nový dvůr 143, 561 51, Letohrad
The observatory, which is in service from 1992, employs several telescopes up to the size of 45 cm reflector. Telephone: 466310563, 603165366 Address: Gorkého 2658, 53002, Pardubice
While only ruins remain today, Potštejn at one time was one of the largest and most important castles in the country. The castle changed owners many times after its founding in the 13th century. Important among these from a historical as well as a literary perspective was the Count Harbuval de Chamaré, who searched unsuccessfully for treasure at the castle for twenty years. However, the writer Alois Jirásek used this fact as inspiration for a novel. The castle was already in poor condition sometime... Telephone: 494546812 Address: 51743, Potštejn
A wooden observation tower was built in 1932 on Kapelský vrch on the western outskirts of Žamberk; the structure has a stone foundation and is also known under the name of Rozálka. The twenty metre tower has two observation decks – the first at the height of 16 metres and the second just under the top of the tower. A total of 62 wooden stairs lead to the first observation deck, and an additional 16 steep steps lead to the second deck. From the main deck open 360° views of the Orlické Mts., Králický... Telephone: 465612946 Address: Na Rozárce, 564 01, Žamberk
Urban and rural type houses from the Kralove Hradec Region and foothills of the Orlicky Mountains. The buildings have been transferred from their original locations, where they were exposed to the threat of destruction. However, even replicas of unconserved buildings have been built (according to original documentation, historical purpose or photo documentation etc.). Moreover, visitors can see a comparison of historical buildings after centuries of use with how they looked at the time of their construction... Telephone: 495591633, 603510169 Address: Krňovice 33, 503 46, Třebechovice pod Orebem
The National Horse Breeding Farm in Kladruby nad Labem is apparently the oldest large horse breeding farm in the world, and presently deals with breeding Old Kladruby horses. It was established in 1579, when Emperor Rudolph II promoted the original horse enclosure to an imperial court horse breeding farm. The Emperor had a chateau built here for his frequent stays and the first reference to it is from 1588. The single-storey chateau was built in Renaissance style, over the centuries it was renovated... Telephone: 466736530 Address: 533 14, Kladruby nad Labem
The chateau was built in the years 1699-1712 by Jan Adam Ondřej of Lichtenstein due to the fact that the smaller chateau in Lanškroun was no longer large enough for his needs. The new chateau had three floors and was built on an “H” shaped plan. There were 14 halls on each floor decorated with Baroque stucco and wall paintings. The area around the park was adapted into a large park. The chateau burned in 1714 and in 1756 the owner ordered its destruction. Only the façade of the right side projection... Telephone: 776642277 Address: Rudoltice
A 14.5 metre high wooden observation tower with an outlook platform at the height of 11 metres (32 stairs) offering panoramic views of the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., the Králický Sněžník massif, the Jeseníky Mts., as well as Chrudim, Pardubice with Mt. Kunětická, and Hradec Králové. Telephone: 469677566 Address: 53825, České Lhotice
An unfinished artillery fortress, part of the Czechoslovak border fortifications from 1935-1938, with a tour of the extensive underground areas. The fortress was intended to protect the Náchod valley. Telephone: 491426047, 491423248 Address: Česká Čermná, 549 21, Dobrošov
The Hrádek u Nechanic Chateau was built as the representative summer residence of the Harrach family in 1839-1857. Serving as a model for the building was the unrealized reconstruction project for Crewe Hall in Cheshire, England dating to the 17th century. Along with the construction of the chateau part of the nearby forest was made into an English park; the remaining part of the forest was used to establish a game preserve and a pheasantry. Telephone: 495441244 Address: Lubno 66, 503 15, Hrádek u Nechanic
The artillery cabin named K-S 14 is a two-winged building on both sides that dates back to 1936. The building's dominant feature comprises two combat casemates and space for mortar support during battle. In the building's surroundings, an obstacle system is gradually being renewed. Telephone: 603517932, 603265230 Address: Prostřední Lipka 1, 561 69, Králíky
The founding of the castle dates to 1261; in 1410 the castle acquired royal status. In 1610 Lichnice burned down, in 1646 it was captured by the Swedes, and following the Thirty Years War the castle was demolished on orders from Ferdinand III. The castle ruins and a small exhibition regarding its history and owners are the last monuments recalling the former significance of the Lichtenberg family residence. The tower offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Telephone: 724179933, 469611135 Address: 53843, Třemošnice
In place of the originally planned Piarist monastery arose Loreta, a Baroque pilgrimage site. In 1740 a sacred foundation was established at Loreta for the purpose of supporting the Capuchin monk whose responsibility it was to hold a daily requiem mass for the deceased members of the Kinský family. In 1786 the pilgrimage site was abolished and in 1805 the chapel was torn down so it wouldn’t interfere with the practical use of the building: Loreta also served as a hospital, a poorhouse, and later... Telephone: 608705051, 737724284 Address: Kozelkova 25/IV, 503 51, Chlumec nad Cidlinou
The house is a representative example of half-timbered folk architecture from around 1720. The perpendicular, storeyed additional building standing on four pillars has an interesting design with a longitudinal layout with a transversely laid corridor passing through the entire depth of the structure. Sitting rooms are places along the sides of the corridor and a former shop with a display below the protruding storeyed chamber. Chronicles state that extensive farm estate structure also once belonged... Telephone: 495426118, 495426107 Address: č.p. 10, 503 06, Hoříněves
Perhaps as early as the first half of the 15th century the owners of the Potštejn domain built an aristocratic estate with a fortress to replace the run-down castle on the hill above the small town; the remains of this fortress can be identified today in the cellar of the chateau. The growth in the importance of the estate and fortress required substantial expansion of the fortress and reconstruction in the Renaissance style. Telephone: 494546064, 728939028 Address: Jarníkova 1, 517 43, Potštejn
Viewing tower in the shape of an original triangular pyramid by architect Martin Rajniš, which is made from planks stacked on top of one another so that they hold together with their own weight. Telephone: 469645235 Address: 53701, Chrudim
Renaissance gate with façade featuring a relief by Mikoláš Aleš depicting the Lords of Pardubice. The tower is 60 metres tall and provides a magnificent view of the town monument zone, the chateau, and the surrounding areas. Telephone: 777073909 Address: Pardubice
Originally the family residence of the Usti nad Labem textile entrepreneur Florian Henrych, which completely exceeds the local average with its representative form from the period of "floral Art Nouveau" and fully reflects the position of its original owner. The residence offers not only lavish stucco work and architectural ideas, but interesting interiors as well. Telephone: 465524542, 464649558 Address: 17. listopadu 72, 562 01, Ústí nad Orlicí
The grounds of a former clayworks, exhibits industrial machinery and equipment from the neighbouring narrow-guage track with a space of 600 mm offering an attractive means of transportation during the summer season in Hřebeč. Telephone: 737844429 Address: Mladějov č.121, 569 35, Mladějov na Moravě
The fortress was first mentioned in the mid-14th century; later, as a wooden chateau, the structure burned to the ground in 1803. Under ownership by the Žerotín family a Renaissance chateau was built in the second half of the 16th century; the structure underwent Baroque reconstruction in the second half of the 18th century and received additional modifications in later years. The chateau included a park, part English and part French, which was destroyed by the engineer regiment of the Soviet Army... Telephone: 466936101, 606660236 Address: Zdechovice 96, 533 11, Zdechovice
It is a representative Renaissance chateau with sgraffito decoration built in 1568-1581. It ranks among the UNESCO monuments of the universal heritage due to its architectonic uniqueness. The theatre, which has been preserved with period decoration, was built at the end of the 18th century. Telephone: 461615067, 461615287 Address: Jiráskova 93, 570 01, Litomyšl
The first written mention of Choltice dates to 1285 with Beneš of Choltice, one of the leading nobles at the time of King Václav II. Most likely in the second half of the 16th century the fortress was rebuilt into a relatively large chateau, which had thirty-five rooms in 1620. Preserved today is a building with a corner tower in the northeastern part of the chateau grounds. A fundamental change occurred under Romedius Konstantin, who chose Choltice as his residence and soon left the site of the... Telephone: 724791367 Address: Sv. Trojice 1, 533 61, Choltice
Situated very hign above Králíky town, there is pilgrimage area that is connected with the town by the alley with village chapels. At those times, children walked up this mountain, there were processions and prayers here. Tobiáš Jan Becker (1646-1710) was one of them - he later on became a bishop of Hradec Králové who built a church on then Lysá hora. The building was finished in 1700 and an amatory picture of Virgin Mary was brought there the same year. It became the heart of this pilgrimage place... Telephone: 465631178, 605912840 Address: Kopeček 1, 561 69, Králíky
Litice Castle was established near the end of the 13th century during the colonization of the sparse settlement at the time of the ancient border forest of northeastern Bohemia, which was royal property. The castle was built on a high rock promontory over the meandering Divoká Orlice River. By the end of the 16th century the castle was already entirely abandoned; care was taken, however, to ensure that it didn’t become completely dilapidated, and at least the rear palace was secured. Attempts were... Telephone: 465320627, 603232212 Address: 564 01, Litice nad Orlicí, Žamberk
The building is located above the town on the Hořický Chlum ridge. The foundation stone was set on 10 June 1926 in the presence of the first president of the Czechoslovak Republic, T. G. Masaryk. The project originally included an observation tower approximately 40 metres high, which could serve as an aviation beacon on the Prague – Warsaw line. By 1968 it had only been raised to the height of 25 metres and afterwards construction was discontinued. The patriotic reliefs on the building were covered... Telephone: 493624497 Address: Cesta legií, 508 01, Hořice
The chateau is located in the centre of the town on the site of the original castle from the 13th century. The structure was underwent substantial reconstruction at the end of the 15th century and in the first half of the 17th century. In 1840 a destructive fire swept through the town. The castle was destroyed to such an extent that it had to be razed, while the chateau was restored in the Classicist style. A unique element is the portal from 1492, which is considered one of the oldest Renaissance... Telephone: 461312458, 732303853, 731151784 Address: Zámecké nám. 1, 571 01, Moravská Třebová
Visitors of the castle first notice the gnome sculptures, the work of Matyáš Braun. They precede the rich decorations of the castle interior. The castle originates probably in the 16th century and was adapted several times. It gained its final form at the beginning of the 20th century from the hands of the architect Dušan Jurkovič. The interiors will take you back to the time of Art Nouveau and decorativeness. Telephone: 491470523 Address: Husovo nám. 1201, 54901, Nové Město nad Metují
The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1699 and following an interruption caused by the tragic death of the domain owner at the time the church was consecrated in 1711. The design of the church is credited to either Kryštof Dienzenhofer (1655-1722) or Jan Blažej Santini (1677-1723). It is not possible to reliably determine which of these architects is responsible as there are elements in the church typical for both builders and the plans and construction records have been lost. In any case... Telephone: 495809010 Address: 50303, Smiřice
The extraordinary collection of mainly timber homes dates to the second half of the 18th century. Telephone: 469311429, 469326415 Address: Betlém - Příčná ul. 350, 539 01, Hlinsko v Čechách
Timber settlements are freely scattered in the original countryside and were brought here from the area of Žďárské vrchy and Železné hory. Telephone: 469326415, 469333175 Address: Veselý kopec
The beginning of the history of Svojanov Castle dates to the period of colonization of the remote corners of the lands of the Czech crown. In the 1280’s Přemysl Otakar II had Svojanov Castle built (Fürstenberg at the time) with the aim of guarding the Trstěnice trade route. The castle was a typical fortress for its time, before the widespread use of gunpowder in Europe. The castle included an internal courtyard protected by five-metre thick walls, and an exterior wall of the old palace with the same... Telephone: 461744124 Address: Svojanov 1, 56973, Svojanov
The lime works previously served to process raw materials mined in nearby Prachovnice, from where they were transported by an approximately 5 km long basket cableway. Following the Second World War production began to stagnate and was terminated for good in 1960. Telephone: 469611135, 461105405 Address: 538 43, Závratec-Třemošnice
The famous ZOO, known especially for its "safari" with open runs for African ungulates. The ZOO was founded in 1946 and today breeds 300 animal species. Telephone: 499329515 Address: Štefánikova 1029, 544 01, Dvůr Králové nad Labem
Memorial of the massacre on 24. 6. 1942, when Nazis obliterated the town of Ležáky. Its inhabitants were executed, when Germans uncovered the secret radio transmitter Libuše belonging to the paratroopers who were to assassinate Reinhardt Heydrich. Telephone: 469344179, 739377358 Address:
The museum is situated directly in the middle of an extensive and extremely massively built zone of the Czechoslovak defence fortifications in 1935-1938. Located in the immediate vicinity are a large number of various types of preserved fortress structures. Telephone: 465632466, 604407901 Address: Prostřední Lipka 1, 561 69, Králíky
The first observation tower built on Anderlův chlum (559 metres above sea level) by Ústi nad Orlicí residents in 1905 unfortunately burned to the ground in 1918. A second provisional surveying tower from 1940 served until the 1960’s; in 1996 a 52 metre steel telecommunication tower was built and today is dominant feature of Ústi nad Orlicí. The observation deck located at the height of 35 metres (183 stairs) offers visitors an exceptional 360° view not only of the town of Ústi nad Orlicí but also... Telephone: 465525270 Address: 56201, Ústí nad Orlicí
The Benedictine monastery was established in the 14th century through the reconstruction of the original Gothic castle. K. I. Dienzenhofer gave the building its current, magnificent High-Baroque appearance in the first half of the 18th century. Telephone: 491522185 Address: Klášter č. 1, 550 01, Broumov
Following the Thirty Years War the Renaissance chateau served as the summer residence of the Hradec Králové bishops. The adapted chateau courtyard and the museum concert hall (the former chateau chapel with original paintings) serve for concert performances. The Roman Hall and Chinese Room with paintings by Antonín Machek in the Town Office are used for weddings and ceremonial occasions. The chateau includes gardens that were changed into a park in 1903 by architect Thomayer of Prague. Preserved... Telephone: 469667194 Address: Náměstí 1 - Zámek, 538 51, Chrast u Chrudimě
The ghetto was established in the second half of the 17th century, the Jewish settlement dates back to the 15th century. The synagogue from the first half of the 18th century was in 1870 rebuilt in Neo-Romanesque style. Telephone: 469660340 Address: 53803, Heřmanův Městec
The observatory was constructed from 1947 to 1961. The building houses also Czech Hydrometeorological Institute and Institute of Atmospheric Physics. It is built on the range between Zámeček and Nový Hradec Králové and includes a small planetarium with 6.5 m diameter. Telephone: 495264087 Address: Zámeček 456, 50008, Hradec Králové
An object of the former pre-war fortification system, rebuilt for new warfare methods and research by the army, the Ministry of the Interior, and the needs of the State Secret Security. Reconstruction into a nuclear bomb shelter began in 1986 in the framework of a highly confidential project with the code name Kahan Phase III (the Hanička fortress is part of Kahan I-II); however, the project was never completed. Since 2004 the site functions as a Cold War museum. Telephone: 776211991, 736712243 Address: 547 01, Dobrošov u Náchoda
The Karlova Koruna Chateau was built as a summer residence in 1721-1723 by Count František Ferdinand Kinský – the highest chancellor and highest gamekeeper in the Czech Kingdom, according to the plan of one of the foremost Baroque builders, Jan Santini Aichel. Construction of the chateau took only three years. As a tribute and memorial to the coronation of Emperor Charles VI and his subsequent visits to the chateau in Chlumec nad Cidlinou the owner named it “Karlova Koruna.” The structure itself... Telephone: 495484519, 737215960 Address: Pražská 1, 50351, Chlumec nad Cidlinou
The long square is surrounded by Renaissance, Barque, and Empire buildings with arcades. Particularly notable, among others, are the adorned building “U rytířů,” the original Gothic town hall, and the priory Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross with Gothic foundations. Baroque architecture is represented by the Piarist residence hall with the Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross, and the former Piarist high school. The pearl of the town is the Renaissance palace inscribed on the UNESCO... Address: 570 01, Litomyšl
Telecommunications tower with an observation platform at a height of 33 metres, built in 2002. When the weather is good, it is possible to see the ridges of the Krkonoše Mountains, the Orlický Mountains, Králický Sněžník and the Iron (Železný) Mountains Telephone: 603603603 Address: Vojenice,
This infantry cabin is one of the biggest of its kind. In the reconstructed interior you will find an exhibition on the Czechoslovak fortification system. Telephone: 775301233 Address: Dolní Morava, 561 69, Králíky
A Renaissance Gothic Revival chateau has a unique hippological museum. It borders on a stud farm and paddocks in the castle park. Throughout the whole year you can see Převalsky horses, Starokladruby horses and saddle horses here. Telephone: 469681112, 725847258 Address: 53821, Slatiňany
In February 2002 the first wooden observation tower in the Toulovcové Maštale territory was opened on Jarošov Hill. The two-story Toulovcova observation tower is nearly 16 metres high and 60 stairs lead to its upper deck at the height of 12 metres. The observation tower offers views of the rolling Maštale landscape; under good visibility it is possible to see the Železné Mts., Krkonoše Mts., Orlické Mts., Králický Sněžník, and the Jeseníky Mts. Telephone: 732642146 Address: 56965, Jarošov
It is a part of the protected landscape area of the Žďár Peaks. It offers a beautiful view of the surroundings from an altitude of 739 metres. You can see the Orlicky Mountains, Jeseniky and in ideal conditions Krkonos Mountains as well. Address: Lucký vrch , 572 01, Telecí
Archaeological research dates the original construction to the mid-14th century. The greatest reconstruction was undertaken by the Pernštein family in the years 1491-1548, which resulted in the creation of a massive double-towered castle with an ingenious fortification system. At the end of the Thirty Years War the castle was severely damaged by Swedish troops. Partial reconstruction of the castle didn’t occur until the 1920’s; the work was designed by D. Jurkoviče and continued after the conclusion... Telephone: 466415428 Address: 53352, Staré Hradiště
The vast rock city with a labyrinth of gorges and ravines is separated from Teplice Cliffs by Wolf Ravine. In addition to romantic walks among bizarre rock formations there are also boat rides on the lake among the steep cliff walls. Other features are the Grand Waterfall, a bust of J. W. Goethe in memory of the poet’s nature studies in 1790. Among the best-known rock formations are Lovers, the Mayor and His Wife, Sugar Loaf, Krakonoš’ Stool, Krakonoš’ Piano, and many others. Telephone: 491586012 Address:
The literary-scientific nature trail designed for bicyclists as well as for hikers uses 25 stops to introduce visitors to the history of The Granny's Valley, which was declared a national wilderness area, and to the story The Granny by Božena Němcová. The trail starts by Barunka's school in Česká Skalice and ends by Riesemburg gazebo. Address: Ratibořice
The nearly 14 metre high wooden observation tower near the town of Horní Raškovice was built and opened to the public in 2004. The observation tower is situated near the Raškovice forest and in the interesting natural area of the former Raškovice quarry. Visitors can use two lookout platforms to view the surrounding landscape; 47 stairs lead to the upper platform at the height of 10 metres. The tower offers views of the Železné Mts., the peaks of the Krkonoše and Orlické Mts., and the Polabí (Elbe... Telephone: 466972389 Address:
Borůvka is the third wooden observation tower (with a metal staircase and lookout platform) in the Toulovcové Maštale territory. It is located to the southwest from the town of Hluboká, and was opened to the public in June 2005. At first glance visitors are impressed with the tower’s unique construction, which rises to the height of 18.5 metres. Seventy stairs lead to the lookout platform located at the height of 15 metres. From this height visitors are treated to views of the Maštale region, Skuteč... Telephone: 469351257 Address: Hluboká
Broumovské stěny consist of a long ridge with sandstone rock towns. Steps of tourists most often lead to the chapel Star, to Božanovský Špičák - the highest peak - and to Smith's Ravine. Address:
The education trail was created in 2004 and leads visitors to the most important battle sites of the fighting at Česká Skalice and Svinišťany on 28 and 29 June 1866. Visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the unique fortification system of the Josefov bastion fortress. The 30 km education trail has a total of 22 stations with information tables. The trail begins in the town of Kleny and ends at the military cemetery in the Josefov fortress. Address: Kleny
The Renaissance chateau with ground floor arcade in the courtyard was built in the second half of the 16th century. In 1829 the chateau burned and restorations were conducted in the Classicist style. In 1849-1850 the east wing of the chateau was reconstructed into the pseudo-Gothic Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which forms the entrance area to the chateau. Telephone: 465471624 Address: Pardubická 1, 565 01, Choceň
The supporting construction is predominantly wooden, a total of 20 m high, with a viewing surface at the height of 15 m above the surrounding terrain. Telephone: 461521280 Address: Březová nad Svitavou
The original lodge with a 6 m high observation tower was built as early as 1893. However, the capacity of the lodge was not sufficient and on the 70th birthday of writer Alois Jirásek in 1921 the foundation stone was laid for a 25 metre observation tower and a new lodge named in his honour; construction was completed within 2 years according to the plan by Dušan Jurkoviče. After reconstruction in 1999-2002 the facility once again serves tourists. From the observation tower platform there are beautiful... Address: Dobrošov, 54921, Náchod
The Hanička artillery fort is part of the pre-war fortification system built in the 1930’s mainly against the Germans. The fort takes its feminine name from a nearby settlement. The fort was composed of six defence bunkers connected by hundreds of metres of corridors and halls. The massive halls could hold large amounts of supplies, which were intended to enable troops to battle even if surrounded for a number of months. Construction of the Hanička fort was completed in 1938; however, the majority... Telephone: 494595393, 736752218 Address: 51761, Rokytnice v Orlických horách
A pilgrimage site with the Church of the Sorrows of the Virgin Mary, a Baroque staircase, and with two chapels founded in 1692 by Countess Tereza Eleonor of Ugarte. The staircase decorated with statues and vases is a unique Central European architectural monument. Address: Homole
A telecommunication tower with an observation deck built in 1998. In addition to the Hořice surrounding area it is possible to see the panorama of the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., and the Železné Mts. Address: Hořice
The most impressive silhouette of the town belongs to the twin steples of the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit reaching to 57 meters and the White Tower - a Gothic-Renaissance belfry 72 meters high. The Baroque Church of the Virgin Mary Assumption has also a frontage with two towers, attached to a large Baroque Jesuit College. Another fine example of the high baroque architecture is the Church of St. Clement and the Episcopal Residence. The elongated Great Square and the nearby Small Square are lined... Address: 50000, Hradec Králové
The trail is about 70 km long and includes 22 educational stops, which familiarise visitors with the mining that no longer exists and the geological findings from the Moravska Třebova Region, history of human activities on Hřebečsky Ridge, with natural points of interest and cultural monuments. Address: Moravská Třebová
The observatory was put into service in 1959 and at present it pursues popularization activities and holds summer astronomical expeditions. It employs two cupolas, with the largest telescope of 42 cm size. Telephone: 499882289 Address: U Lipek 160, 542 32, Úpice
Josefov Fort, which hides labyrinth of underground corridors of the length of 45 km, was built from 1780 to 1787 at the instance of emperor Joseph II and was to serve as protection of provincial frontiers against offensive Prussia. Today it is a universal unique landmark of such a kind. Telephone: 491812731, 608976498 Address: Rudé Armády 109, 551 02, Jaroměř II. Josefov
Three crosses and the Baroque sculpture of the Virgin Mary and St. John with two angels. The author of the sculpture is Jiří Pacák. The Stations of the Cross includes four Baroque chapels. Address: Moravská Třebová
The peak of Klepy lies in the southwest projection of the Králicky Sněžník mountain range and it creates the border between the Czech Republic and Poland. A 25 m tall wooden observatory stands on the very peak. Ascending to its peak provides visitors a unique view towards the west of the Klad basin framed by the Orlicky and Bystrice Mountains. To the south and east you can see the entire crest of the Králicky Sněžník, and even all the way to Jesenik provided the visibility is good. Address: Dolní Morava
The Early Baroque multi-story chateau was built by Fr. Karel Kolowrat in 1676-1690 (allegedly according to the plan by a northern Italian architect) In 1722 the chateau was lengthened, widened, and raised, likely according to the design by Jan Santini Aichel. The main chateau façade is elaborated to an unusual width. Telephone: 605267238, 733189099, 494534916 Address: Kolowratská 1, 516 01, Rychnov nad Kněžnou
The church stood in the middle of the original Czech settlement in the period before colonisation. Its present form dates back to 1811. This is the oldest preserved wooden church building within the territory of the Czech Republic. In the walkway are tombs from previous centuries. The old part of the adjacent cemetery is also of interest. Telephone: 491521678, 491522171, 491523796 Address: Broumov
Rare baroque pilgrimage complex on the peak of Kalvárie built from 1712 -1714 by the owner of the Jaromer estate and with the highest territorial judge, F. Šubíř of Chobyně according to a design by the famous architect Santini. The building is a true copy of the building in Jerusalem. Telephone: 461326445 Address: Kalvárie 287 , 569 44 , Jaroměřice
At the site of the present day church once stood an evidently older church (annonymous record from the middle of the 14th century stored in the archives of the Vatican). The timber, single-aisle church, with a shingle roof in the shape of a traingle is a unique monument of baroque, folk architecture. Two bells have been preserved in the present day belfry, dating back to the 16th, respectively 15th century. The timber mortuary with a picture of St. Nicholas, dating back to the 1st half of the 18th... Telephone: 776300285, 466682108 Address: 534 01, Veliny
Already a popular tourist destination for nearly a century, a new 55 metre high metal communication tower was added to Kozlov Hill in 2001; the tower features an observation deck at the height of 33 metres (174 stairs). In the 1930’s a 29 metre high triangular tower stood nearby and also served as a lookout station. Under clear conditions it is possible to see from the tower all the way to the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., Králický Sněžník, the Jeseníky Mts., and the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands... Telephone: 602144116 Address: Česká Třebová
Králický Sněžník is the highest peak (1,424 m) of the mountain range with the same name, which is also the third highest in the Czech Republic. The area was declared a national nature preserve in 1990. The name of the mountain is taken from the long winter period – the snow cover on the peak lasts up to 8 months of the year. From 1899 to 1973 a stone observation tower stood on the Polish side of the peak. Located here is a stone marking the meeting point of the Czech kingdom, the Moravian margraviate... Address:
The reinforced concrete observation tower lies nearby the centre of the municipality Červená Voda, at an altitude of 735 metres above sea level. The tower is 25 m high, the viewing platform is found on the 22nd meter with 130 steps leading to it. The exterior is constructed from trusses nailed together with beams. Telephone: 465626212 Address: 561 61, Červená Voda
The original castle was probably founded by Přemysl Otakar II in the middle of the 13th century during colonization of the area and abandoned at the end of the 16th century. Remains of the cellars and cross walls of the palace have been preserved up to now. In the east it is divided from today´s village by a massive ditch and rampart. Address: Dolní Dobrouč
Located to the east of Lanškroun is the highest point in the Zábřeh Highlands – Lázek, on which the brick Reichl Lodge was built in 1933 with a five-story, 20 metre high wooden observation tower. The tower replaced the former wooden observation tower which had been taken down in 1918. A total of 87 stairs lead up to the outlook platform located at the height of 17 metres. From the deck visitors can see the Orlické Mts., Jeseníky Mts., the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands, and the Železné Mts. Under good... Telephone: 728636690 Address: 56301, Lanškroun
Solid reservoir dam built on the Labe river in 1910 - 1919 in the aftermath of the great flood in 1897 for protection and hydroelectric purposes. Telephone: 499693020 Address: 544 01, Dvůr Králové nad Labem
Storeyed chateau with a mansard roof, built according to the design of K. I. Diezenhofer on the site of a fortress, which belonged to the Broumov monastery. Address: Meziměstí
The original Early Gothic castle built above the town around 1270 was reconstructed in a Renaissance and Early Baroque style at the turn of the 17th century. In 1634 Náchod was acquired by O. Piccolomini, who left behind valuable collections of Dutch Gobelin tapestries and floral still lifes. Telephone: 491426201 Address: Smiřických 1281, 54701, Náchod
A nature preserve in the area around the peak of Stolová Mt. (700 m) with outstanding views of the Krkonoše Mts., the Teplice-Adršpaš Cliffs, the Broumov Walls, and Jestřebí Mt. On the outskirts of the preserve is the so-called “Maze,” a group of bizarre rock formations that can we walked through. Address:
A war museum was built on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the battle in the middle of the battlefield on the top of Chlum. Telephone: 495447058 Address: Chlum 66, 503 12, Všestary
The first written mention of the Pecka Castle dates to 1322. The castle originally served to protect the regional border and the gold mines near the village of Stupná. The castle was surrounded by a moat, across which a draw bridge provided access to the castle. Starting in the second half of the 16th century overall Renaissance reconstruction was gradually implemented. Remodelling of the interior at the beginning of the 17th century was completed by Kryštof Harant of Polžice and Bezdružice, who... Telephone: 493799129 Address: 50782, Pecka
The folk wooden structure (hand cut oak planks in Byzantine-gothic style) with a tower and roof covered with shingles, was built in Velké Kopani na Podkarpatské Rusi. In 1857, the church was transferred to Chlomce u Sevljuše. The severely damaged church was transferred to Dobříkova by senator Václav Klofáč in 1930. In 1931 after reconstruction, the church was handed over to the Czechoslovak Church. Telephone: 465424283, 776665132, 465481273, 732589588 Address: Dobříkov
The monastery was founded at the beginning of the 13th century by Benedictine monks. The current Baroque appearance of the building dates to 1770. Part of the monastery complex is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The monastery was burned and reconstructed several times. During reconstruction work in 1954 the fresco Christ’s Head from approximately 1300 was discovered, as were a small portal, a sanctuary, and other valuable relics. The entrance to the church is decorated with an Early... Telephone: 491423248 Address: Klášter 1, 54954, Police nad Metují
The proudly standing outlook tower at Pastviska (516 m above sea level) was designed by Antonin Olšina, who designed the well known covered outlook tower of Jára Cimrman in Březové nad Svitavou. The shepherdess is a wooden tower with a winding steel staircase and a reinforced concrete base. The tower is 27 m tall, the viewing platform is up at 25 metres. Telephone: 461313502 Address: Moravská Třebová
Castle in the Gothic style that remained on a gneissic rise around 1325 and belonged to Tas of Rychmburk. One of its owners was Smil Flaška of Pardubice and Rychmburk in the 15th century. In 1425, the castle was seized by Hussites, in the 1st half of the 16th century Jindřich Šťastný of Valdštejn had it turned into a Late Gothic palace, afterwards Kinský had it renovated in the Baroque style in 1793 - 1798. It has been used as a retirement home since 1955. Telephone: 469350438 Address: 539 74, Předhradí 17
Remains of a former impregnable rock castle; preserved today are particularly those parts and rooms that were chiselled into the cliff walls. Today’s lookout is on the site of the so-called “upper castle.” The origin of the castle dates to the end of the 14th century; the founder was Matej Salava of Lípa, who later served as a Hussite hetman. After being purchased and torn down by the Slezan family the castle was restored in 1454 and the new owner Kočka gave the castle the name Katzenštejn for a... Address:
Skuhrov Castle looms on a rock projection that is inaccessible from three sides; the purpose of the castle was to guard the trade route to Kladsko. From two modest remnants of castle ruins it is possible to estimate that the castle was composed of two continuous sections. The castle was connected to the outside world by the trade route to Kladsko, which the castle guarded. A wooden observation tower was built on the site of the ruins; the tower offers views of the town and the picturesque Bělá River... Address: 51703, Skuhrov nad Bělou
The picturesque wooden Church of St. John the Baptist was built in 1553. The church was originally consecrated as St. Martin. In 1683 the consecration was changed and a new altar of St. John the Baptist was installed. The original church murals were painted over in the course of the centuries, even whitewashed, but the paintings were restored during reconstruction in 1970-1974. A unique set of three bells is installed in the bell tower. One of these bells from 1561 is regarded by experts as master... Address: 54923, Slavoňov
Originally a fortress which was reconstructed into a baroque chateau in the 17th century according to the project of architect Kilian Ignac Dientzenhofer. The building was in the ownership of the Benedictines until 1948, later it served as a storage place for healthcare material. Telephone: 604317275 Address: Sloupno
A unique rock city with a 6 km education trail loop featuring 14 information boards familiarizing visitors with the geology and morphology of the rock city and the history of public access to the site. The trail can be walked in 2 to 3 hours. Along the way are remarkable rock formations such as the Rock Crown, the Church and Martin Walls, the Polar Bear, the Krakonoš Toothpick, and many others. Visitors can also see mountain climbers on high cliff walls (up to 60 m), “eternal snow” in the deep Siberia... Telephone: 491581197 Address:
A wood and steel observation tower opened to the public in August 2004; it is 10 metres higher than the Toulov observation tower, making it the highest observation deck at 25 metres. The observation tower has one main observation deck and four mezzanines. Visible from the tower is not only the landscape of the Toulovcové Maštale, but also the Orlické Mts., the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands, and the Železné Mts. Telephone: 469321141, 728645099 Address: Paseky, 53944, Proseč
A remarkable group of rock formations, deep canyon valleys, rock-cities, caves, and even individual rocks named according to what they look like (Columbus Egg, Plated Boat, etc.). The entire territory is interlaced with a dense network of marked hiking trails; visitors can even refresh themselves from numerous natural springs. According to legend the marauding knight Toulovec hid here ages ago, but hikers need no longer fear today and can even boldly visit his dwelling. Address:
The observation tower is situated on the highest peak of the Orlické Mts., Velké Deštné (earlier known as Sedmihradská Mt.). The structure is an observation tower from four rough-hewn tree trunk connected in the shape of a pyramid. A simple observation deck is located at the height of a mere 5 metres and offers a lovely 360° view. The observation tower was built by Náchod scouts in August 1992; the structure was dedicated to Štefan Matejík, the local game warden and former member of the Mountain... Address: Deštné v Orlických horách
The erection of the observation tower was launched in 2008 on the hill referred to as Na Hrbovatkach, at an altitude of 589.9 m above sea level. The structure is formed by a metal structure, which is clad in concrete and stone up to the height of two storeys. The total height of the observation tower is 16.35 m, the last viewing terrace is at a height of 11.7 m and 59 steps lead to it. Telephone: 721609957 Address: 539 01, Vojtěchov
A wooden 30 m observation tower with a steel staircase ceremoniously opened on 15 April 2006; the structure towers over the town of Vrbice u Kostelce nad Orlicí at an elevation of 445 m above sea level. The main lookout platforms are at the heights of 11 and 25.5 metres; 118 stairs lead to the upper platform. The reward for the climb are breathtaking views of part of Vysočina, the Železné Mts., the Pardubice area, the Hradec Králové area, the Krkonoše Mts., and under good visibility part of the Jeseníky... Address: Vrbice
The original castle was built in the 2nd half of the 13th century; during the Thirty Years War it was plundered a number of times and subsequently fell into disrepair. On the sides of the site today are traces of farmstead buildings, the barrel vaulted cellar of the palace, and remnants of the entrance gate and castle walls. Also part of the defence system of the castle was the small defunct castle Chudoba at the base of the castle hill; this served to guard the path to the actual castle. Address: Žampach
A protected nature preserve with rich flora, a favourite destination, and a romantic valley – Zemská brána is all of these, and is also the place where the Divoká Orlice River enters Bohemia. The narrow boulder riverbed is lined with striking gneiss cliffs in a segment that is several hundred metres long. The impression of a gate is also magnified by a recently reconstructed single-arched stone bridge built by Czech and Italian stone masons in 1901-1903. Address:
In 2004 a 55 metre steel communication tower with wooden facing in the lower part was opened to the public southwest of Trhová Kamenice. This observation tower became a distinct dominant feature of the Železné Mts., which are easily visible from the tower’s observation deck located at the height of 38 metres (182 stairs). Under good visibility it is possible to see the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., and the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands. Telephone: 469333101 Address: Zubří, 53952, Trhová Kamenice
The museum is situated in the building of the former Hunting-Lodge (from 1882) where, among others, there is a seat of the Office of the Administration of Pernik district office. Telephone: 466612474, 602413134 Address: V Perníkové chaloupce č.p.38, 533 52, Ráby
Ruins of a castle founded at the turn of the 13th century. The castle was built as the residence of the Lords of Cimburk. Over the centuries the castle changed owners numerous times. In 1645 the Swedes conquered Moravia and following their departure the castle began to fall into disrepair. By 1776 the castle was already entirely abandoned; ten years later the castle burned after being hit by lightening. Preserved today are remnants of the peripheral walls of the castle itself, the fortification walls... Telephone: 461329119 Address: Městečko Trnávka
Art Nouveau building of the small hydro power plant Hucak on the Elbe River. The city council of Hradec Kralove decided to construct it in 1908. Telephone: 492110160, 725781564, 725781565 Address: Křižíkova 233, 500 03, Hradec Králové
It was originally a water-tower built in 1931-1932. Today it is a thirty-metre outlook-tower near Kramarova tourist cottage named after the first First-Republican prime minister Karel Kramar. It overlooks the countryside - you can see Šerlich, Kralicky Sneznik, Kladsko region, Hruby Jesenik with Praded and Snezka if the weather is good. Telephone: 465618508, 603809418 Address: 56161, Červená Voda
The outdoor folk museum is both a faithful copy of a Czech medieval village (12th – 14th century) and a centre for experimental archaeology. The main goal of the project is the construction of a medieval outdoor folk museum while respecting all principles of archaeological experimentation, i.e. that the construction, maintenance, and operation of the structures exclusively utilize replicas of medieval tools and old technological procedures. Telephone: 494598010, 602936946 Address: Uhřínov pod Deštnou 15, 51703, Liberk
Originally pumped storage water plant, the dam was built in 1933 - 1938 and is now used only at peak times. The solid brick dam is 43 m long and 192.7 m long in the crest. Address:
The history of brewing beer has years of tradition in Nove Pace. The foundation stone of the brewery was laid in 1871 and already during the first year the historically first batch of beer was made. Since it was founded, the beer has never stopped brewing. Telephone: 493760762, 493727031 Address: Pivovarská 400, 509 01, Nová Paka
Premises of original folk architecture with rare wooden structures. It includes a two-storey timbered building. A barn was added in 1814. Telephone: 495514726, 495512542 Address: Piletická 6, 500 03, Hradec Králové - Piletice
The rococo hunting castle was built in 1766 – 1776. Until 1925 it was surrounded by a deer game-park. Today the castle serves as a recreational centre. Address: 539 42, Svratouch
The trail passes through a terrain of medium difficulty from the chateau Náchod to the railway station in Václavice. It takes visitors to the most significant places, where the battle of Náchod took place on June 27, 1866. It consists of 9 stops and three branches with information panels. The nature trail starts in front of the portal to the so-called clerical wing of the public chateau of Náchod, the tour of which is recommended before the nature trail. If needed, the trail can be taken even in... Address:
A monasterial and bourgeois brewery once operated in Broumov. A fire struck the monastery in 1664. In the 18th century, the church moved the brewery to a place where it still stands to this day. Today's production totals approximately 40 000 hl per year. Telephone: 491523779 Address: Osvobození 55, 550 01, Broumov
Pilgrimage site on the forest meadow not far from Přepychy village. The Stations of the Cross is situated here with fourteen stations (the fourteenth station is the Almighty's grave carved into stone). The dominant point of the pilgrimage site is the Chapel of the Virgin Mary from 1889. Address: Přepychy
Wooden observation tower on Anensky Peak in the Orlicky Mountains, reaching 17 m in height. The columns of formed from larch selected from the forests around Rychnov nad Kněžnou and the resting platforms are made from oak. Address: Říčky v Orlických horách
Castle dating back to the 13th century, purchased by Silesian princes and towns in 1447, who then tore it and burnt it down because of danger. Archaeologist Antonin Hejna discovered it under a large deposit of earth in 1972. Excavations were conducted here until 1984, later the area was fenced in and access was forbidden. Access to the monument is gradually being permitted again, conservationists are preparing a project for the rescue of the entire building suffering from the effects of climate. Telephone: 604134241 Address: Úpice
The iron lookout tower on Žaltman (739m) in Jestřebí hory provides bird' eye view of local countryside for its visitors from 1967. Giant Mountains, Adršpašsko-teplické skály, Ruprechtický Špičák, Polish Sowie Gory, Broumovské stěny, Orlické hory and Králický Sněžník appear on the horizon. Address: Úpice
Originally a Renaissance chateau on the site of a fortress and apparently the courtyard of the Prague bishops of the 11th century. In 1652-1669 it was rebuilt in Early Baroque style into the residence of the Viennese Jesuits. After the order was terminated, in 1773 it was once again used as a chateau. The Early Baroque church, St. Anne, from 1668-1698 is attached to the building, and includes two lower tower and a chateau park. Telephone: 499628500 Address: č.p. 1, 54404, Žireč
The remarkable lookout tower with glassed-in revolving cupola was put into service by Czech tourists after many hardships in 1926. The rather low tower is a part of Rais Lodge and unfortunately unavailable for many years. However, the hilltop of Zvičina (671m) protrudes above surrounding low hills to such extent that it provides fine, if not entirely panoramic view of its surroundings. Address: Třebihošť
Former mill that was reconstructed into a tourist chalet by architect Dušan Jurkovič. Telephone: 491422615, 491428192, 777131368, 777131630 Address: Nové Město nad Metují, 54701, Náchod
A Rococo structure built in 1774-1777 by Count Jean-Antoin Harbuval de Chamaré in the style of French summer residences, frequently referred to as “Little Schönbrunn" or “Czech Versailles.” The grounds include an entrance gate and a French garden with administration buildings, a granary, and an English park with a sandstone Calvary (1767) leading to the remains of the original Gothic castle. Telephone: 469325353 Address: čp. 1, 53945, Nové Hrady
Downhill skiing
Hiking
Bohemia-Moravia borderlands
Chrudim-Hlinsko Region
Hradec Králové region
Kladské border region
Králický Sněžník
Orlické mountains and foothills
Pardubice region
Podzvičinsko
Březinka - wooden infantry blockhouse
The history of Častolovice Chateau extends back to the 13th century when a water fortress stood in the valley of the confluence of the Bělá and Kněžna Rivers. This fortress was built on massive wooden pillars in the middle of the water. The structure was reconstructed as a Renaissance chateau at the turn of the 17th century. In addition to a farmbuildings, brewery, distillery, and wash houses the grounds also included orchards, fish ponds, and a mill with a 1 km long millrace. In the year 1694 the...
Building from 1935-1938 is the most preserved building of its kind in the Czech Republic. It comprises of five battle buildings of the highest degree of resistence (walls and ceiling panels are 350 cm thick) and an extensive system of underground corridors and a room deep in the rock (ca. 1.5 km long). A monument is situated in the war barracks in the underground fortress, with a complete list of casualties and those murdered by the border guards in the autumn of 1938 to the spring of 1939.
Hůrka fortress represents the most complete building structure of its type within the territory of the CR, which is accessible to the public - artillery fortress from 1935-1938. It is created from five massive building structures of the highest level of resistance (the walls and ceiling panels are 350 cm) and an extensive underground system of corridors and rooms deep in the rock massif (approx. 1.7 km long).
A roller mill equipped in 1925-1939. A francis turbine serves to power all of the equipment. Transfers via pulleys and leather belts.
In the years 1694-1724 Count František Antonín Špork had a large complex of secular and church buildings constructed with the goal of creating a world-class spa. The stimulus for this project was the local mineral water springs. The fame of the Kukský spa lasted something over 30 years and ended with a flood that destroyed the buildings on the bank. The uninhabited Šporkovský Chateau burned in 1896 and the wreckage of the chateau and spa buildings was pulled down in 1901. During the Second World...
The son of Prince Ferdinand, Count Josef Kinský, had this Empire style chateau built in 1829-1833 as the family residence. A reception room and library were built on the elevated ground floor; the first floor contained residential spaces.The Kostelec new chateau is one of the best Empire structures of its kind in the country. The chateau is surrounded by an English park, which has now been declared a nature preserve.
The castle is first mentioned in 1318 and following a fire in 1573 was rebuilt in the Renaissance style. In the second half of the 16th century a Czech Brotherhood school was founded at Košumberk to educate young Protestant nobles (later including, among others, the famous warrior Albrecht of Waldstein). In 1684 Košumberk passed into the ownership of the Jesuit college in Hradec Králové, which established its residence next to the pilgrimage church. After the abolishment of the Jesuit Order the...
A well-arranged collection of objects documenting railway history, particularly in the Pardubice Region, as well as public transportation in the city of Pardubice. Trips in historic motor vehicles, historic trolleybuses, etc. can be organized.
A fortress built in the 10th and 11th centuries; around 1600 it was rebuilt as a Renaissance chateau. The façade of the chateau features sgraffito, and the interior holds a beautiful vaulted entrance hall. Located on the ground floor today are an information centre and ceremonial hall; the first floor houses a museum and gallery.
Ratibořice is known for the writer Božena Němcová and her work Grandmother, as well as for the Duchess Kateřina Vilemína Zaháňská. The original fortress was rebuilt as a Baroque summer residence. In 1825-1826 the chateau was reconstructed in the Empire style. Running through a park in the vicinity of the chateau is an education trail that introduces visitors to sites such as the Old Bleachery and Rudrův Mill from the novel Grandmother.
The original fortress likely dates to the 13th century; in the 14th century it was rebuilt as a Gothic castle. The Pernštein family subsequently rebuilt the castle as a Gothic-Renaissance chateau. This chateau was purchased in 1560 by the royal chamber and ceased to be an aristocratic residence. The significantly dilapidated chateau was repaired by the Museum Association after 1918.
The Museum is located on the premises of Novy Dvur dating back to 1750. The 1650 m2 area is the largest museum of its type in the CR. It includes more than 50 complete expositions on handicrafts and trades from the period of 1840-1930. In addition to relatively known professions, such as a joiner or carver, it presents work by metal pressers, wheelers, coopers, shingle maker, and many others. Among interesting expositions are mechanical workshops, sawmills with three functioning cutters and other...
The observatory, which is in service from 1992, employs several telescopes up to the size of 45 cm reflector.
While only ruins remain today, Potštejn at one time was one of the largest and most important castles in the country. The castle changed owners many times after its founding in the 13th century. Important among these from a historical as well as a literary perspective was the Count Harbuval de Chamaré, who searched unsuccessfully for treasure at the castle for twenty years. However, the writer Alois Jirásek used this fact as inspiration for a novel. The castle was already in poor condition sometime...
A wooden observation tower was built in 1932 on Kapelský vrch on the western outskirts of Žamberk; the structure has a stone foundation and is also known under the name of Rozálka. The twenty metre tower has two observation decks – the first at the height of 16 metres and the second just under the top of the tower. A total of 62 wooden stairs lead to the first observation deck, and an additional 16 steep steps lead to the second deck. From the main deck open 360° views of the Orlické Mts., Králický...
Urban and rural type houses from the Kralove Hradec Region and foothills of the Orlicky Mountains. The buildings have been transferred from their original locations, where they were exposed to the threat of destruction. However, even replicas of unconserved buildings have been built (according to original documentation, historical purpose or photo documentation etc.). Moreover, visitors can see a comparison of historical buildings after centuries of use with how they looked at the time of their construction...
The National Horse Breeding Farm in Kladruby nad Labem is apparently the oldest large horse breeding farm in the world, and presently deals with breeding Old Kladruby horses. It was established in 1579, when Emperor Rudolph II promoted the original horse enclosure to an imperial court horse breeding farm. The Emperor had a chateau built here for his frequent stays and the first reference to it is from 1588. The single-storey chateau was built in Renaissance style, over the centuries it was renovated...
The chateau was built in the years 1699-1712 by Jan Adam Ondřej of Lichtenstein due to the fact that the smaller chateau in Lanškroun was no longer large enough for his needs. The new chateau had three floors and was built on an “H” shaped plan. There were 14 halls on each floor decorated with Baroque stucco and wall paintings. The area around the park was adapted into a large park. The chateau burned in 1714 and in 1756 the owner ordered its destruction. Only the façade of the right side projection...
A 14.5 metre high wooden observation tower with an outlook platform at the height of 11 metres (32 stairs) offering panoramic views of the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., the Králický Sněžník massif, the Jeseníky Mts., as well as Chrudim, Pardubice with Mt. Kunětická, and Hradec Králové.
An unfinished artillery fortress, part of the Czechoslovak border fortifications from 1935-1938, with a tour of the extensive underground areas. The fortress was intended to protect the Náchod valley.
The Hrádek u Nechanic Chateau was built as the representative summer residence of the Harrach family in 1839-1857. Serving as a model for the building was the unrealized reconstruction project for Crewe Hall in Cheshire, England dating to the 17th century. Along with the construction of the chateau part of the nearby forest was made into an English park; the remaining part of the forest was used to establish a game preserve and a pheasantry.
The artillery cabin named K-S 14 is a two-winged building on both sides that dates back to 1936. The building's dominant feature comprises two combat casemates and space for mortar support during battle. In the building's surroundings, an obstacle system is gradually being renewed.
The founding of the castle dates to 1261; in 1410 the castle acquired royal status. In 1610 Lichnice burned down, in 1646 it was captured by the Swedes, and following the Thirty Years War the castle was demolished on orders from Ferdinand III. The castle ruins and a small exhibition regarding its history and owners are the last monuments recalling the former significance of the Lichtenberg family residence. The tower offers a beautiful view of the surrounding area.
In place of the originally planned Piarist monastery arose Loreta, a Baroque pilgrimage site. In 1740 a sacred foundation was established at Loreta for the purpose of supporting the Capuchin monk whose responsibility it was to hold a daily requiem mass for the deceased members of the Kinský family. In 1786 the pilgrimage site was abolished and in 1805 the chapel was torn down so it wouldn’t interfere with the practical use of the building: Loreta also served as a hospital, a poorhouse, and later...
The house is a representative example of half-timbered folk architecture from around 1720. The perpendicular, storeyed additional building standing on four pillars has an interesting design with a longitudinal layout with a transversely laid corridor passing through the entire depth of the structure. Sitting rooms are places along the sides of the corridor and a former shop with a display below the protruding storeyed chamber. Chronicles state that extensive farm estate structure also once belonged...
Perhaps as early as the first half of the 15th century the owners of the Potštejn domain built an aristocratic estate with a fortress to replace the run-down castle on the hill above the small town; the remains of this fortress can be identified today in the cellar of the chateau. The growth in the importance of the estate and fortress required substantial expansion of the fortress and reconstruction in the Renaissance style.
Viewing tower in the shape of an original triangular pyramid by architect Martin Rajniš, which is made from planks stacked on top of one another so that they hold together with their own weight.
A museum in two separate infantry bunkers, K-S 32 “At the Corner” and K-S 31 "U Besídky" .
Renaissance gate with façade featuring a relief by Mikoláš Aleš depicting the Lords of Pardubice. The tower is 60 metres tall and provides a magnificent view of the town monument zone, the chateau, and the surrounding areas.
Originally the family residence of the Usti nad Labem textile entrepreneur Florian Henrych, which completely exceeds the local average with its representative form from the period of "floral Art Nouveau" and fully reflects the position of its original owner. The residence offers not only lavish stucco work and architectural ideas, but interesting interiors as well.
The grounds of a former clayworks, exhibits industrial machinery and equipment from the neighbouring narrow-guage track with a space of 600 mm offering an attractive means of transportation during the summer season in Hřebeč.
The fortress was first mentioned in the mid-14th century; later, as a wooden chateau, the structure burned to the ground in 1803. Under ownership by the Žerotín family a Renaissance chateau was built in the second half of the 16th century; the structure underwent Baroque reconstruction in the second half of the 18th century and received additional modifications in later years. The chateau included a park, part English and part French, which was destroyed by the engineer regiment of the Soviet Army...
It is a representative Renaissance chateau with sgraffito decoration built in 1568-1581. It ranks among the UNESCO monuments of the universal heritage due to its architectonic uniqueness. The theatre, which has been preserved with period decoration, was built at the end of the 18th century.
The first written mention of Choltice dates to 1285 with Beneš of Choltice, one of the leading nobles at the time of King Václav II. Most likely in the second half of the 16th century the fortress was rebuilt into a relatively large chateau, which had thirty-five rooms in 1620. Preserved today is a building with a corner tower in the northeastern part of the chateau grounds. A fundamental change occurred under Romedius Konstantin, who chose Choltice as his residence and soon left the site of the...
Situated very hign above Králíky town, there is pilgrimage area that is connected with the town by the alley with village chapels. At those times, children walked up this mountain, there were processions and prayers here. Tobiáš Jan Becker (1646-1710) was one of them - he later on became a bishop of Hradec Králové who built a church on then Lysá hora. The building was finished in 1700 and an amatory picture of Virgin Mary was brought there the same year. It became the heart of this pilgrimage place...
Litice Castle was established near the end of the 13th century during the colonization of the sparse settlement at the time of the ancient border forest of northeastern Bohemia, which was royal property. The castle was built on a high rock promontory over the meandering Divoká Orlice River. By the end of the 16th century the castle was already entirely abandoned; care was taken, however, to ensure that it didn’t become completely dilapidated, and at least the rear palace was secured. Attempts were...
The building is located above the town on the Hořický Chlum ridge. The foundation stone was set on 10 June 1926 in the presence of the first president of the Czechoslovak Republic, T. G. Masaryk. The project originally included an observation tower approximately 40 metres high, which could serve as an aviation beacon on the Prague – Warsaw line. By 1968 it had only been raised to the height of 25 metres and afterwards construction was discontinued. The patriotic reliefs on the building were covered...
The chateau is located in the centre of the town on the site of the original castle from the 13th century. The structure was underwent substantial reconstruction at the end of the 15th century and in the first half of the 17th century. In 1840 a destructive fire swept through the town. The castle was destroyed to such an extent that it had to be razed, while the chateau was restored in the Classicist style. A unique element is the portal from 1492, which is considered one of the oldest Renaissance...
Visitors of the castle first notice the gnome sculptures, the work of Matyáš Braun. They precede the rich decorations of the castle interior. The castle originates probably in the 16th century and was adapted several times. It gained its final form at the beginning of the 20th century from the hands of the architect Dušan Jurkovič. The interiors will take you back to the time of Art Nouveau and decorativeness.
The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1699 and following an interruption caused by the tragic death of the domain owner at the time the church was consecrated in 1711. The design of the church is credited to either Kryštof Dienzenhofer (1655-1722) or Jan Blažej Santini (1677-1723). It is not possible to reliably determine which of these architects is responsible as there are elements in the church typical for both builders and the plans and construction records have been lost. In any case...
The extraordinary collection of mainly timber homes dates to the second half of the 18th century.
Timber settlements are freely scattered in the original countryside and were brought here from the area of Žďárské vrchy and Železné hory.
The beginning of the history of Svojanov Castle dates to the period of colonization of the remote corners of the lands of the Czech crown. In the 1280’s Přemysl Otakar II had Svojanov Castle built (Fürstenberg at the time) with the aim of guarding the Trstěnice trade route. The castle was a typical fortress for its time, before the widespread use of gunpowder in Europe. The castle included an internal courtyard protected by five-metre thick walls, and an exterior wall of the old palace with the same...
The lime works previously served to process raw materials mined in nearby Prachovnice, from where they were transported by an approximately 5 km long basket cableway. Following the Second World War production began to stagnate and was terminated for good in 1960.
The famous ZOO, known especially for its "safari" with open runs for African ungulates. The ZOO was founded in 1946 and today breeds 300 animal species.
The museum is situated directly in the middle of an extensive and extremely massively built zone of the Czechoslovak defence fortifications in 1935-1938. Located in the immediate vicinity are a large number of various types of preserved fortress structures.
The first observation tower built on Anderlův chlum (559 metres above sea level) by Ústi nad Orlicí residents in 1905 unfortunately burned to the ground in 1918. A second provisional surveying tower from 1940 served until the 1960’s; in 1996 a 52 metre steel telecommunication tower was built and today is dominant feature of Ústi nad Orlicí. The observation deck located at the height of 35 metres (183 stairs) offers visitors an exceptional 360° view not only of the town of Ústi nad Orlicí but also...
The Benedictine monastery was established in the 14th century through the reconstruction of the original Gothic castle. K. I. Dienzenhofer gave the building its current, magnificent High-Baroque appearance in the first half of the 18th century.
Following the Thirty Years War the Renaissance chateau served as the summer residence of the Hradec Králové bishops. The adapted chateau courtyard and the museum concert hall (the former chateau chapel with original paintings) serve for concert performances. The Roman Hall and Chinese Room with paintings by Antonín Machek in the Town Office are used for weddings and ceremonial occasions. The chateau includes gardens that were changed into a park in 1903 by architect Thomayer of Prague. Preserved...
The ghetto was established in the second half of the 17th century, the Jewish settlement dates back to the 15th century. The synagogue from the first half of the 18th century was in 1870 rebuilt in Neo-Romanesque style.
The observatory was constructed from 1947 to 1961. The building houses also Czech Hydrometeorological Institute and Institute of Atmospheric Physics. It is built on the range between Zámeček and Nový Hradec Králové and includes a small planetarium with 6.5 m diameter.
An object of the former pre-war fortification system, rebuilt for new warfare methods and research by the army, the Ministry of the Interior, and the needs of the State Secret Security. Reconstruction into a nuclear bomb shelter began in 1986 in the framework of a highly confidential project with the code name Kahan Phase III (the Hanička fortress is part of Kahan I-II); however, the project was never completed. Since 2004 the site functions as a Cold War museum.
The Karlova Koruna Chateau was built as a summer residence in 1721-1723 by Count František Ferdinand Kinský – the highest chancellor and highest gamekeeper in the Czech Kingdom, according to the plan of one of the foremost Baroque builders, Jan Santini Aichel. Construction of the chateau took only three years. As a tribute and memorial to the coronation of Emperor Charles VI and his subsequent visits to the chateau in Chlumec nad Cidlinou the owner named it “Karlova Koruna.” The structure itself...
The long square is surrounded by Renaissance, Barque, and Empire buildings with arcades. Particularly notable, among others, are the adorned building “U rytířů,” the original Gothic town hall, and the priory Church of the Elevation of the Holy Cross with Gothic foundations. Baroque architecture is represented by the Piarist residence hall with the Church of the Discovery of the Holy Cross, and the former Piarist high school. The pearl of the town is the Renaissance palace inscribed on the UNESCO...
This infantry cabin is one of the biggest of its kind. In the reconstructed interior you will find an exhibition on the Czechoslovak fortification system.
A Renaissance Gothic Revival chateau has a unique hippological museum. It borders on a stud farm and paddocks in the castle park. Throughout the whole year you can see Převalsky horses, Starokladruby horses and saddle horses here.
In February 2002 the first wooden observation tower in the Toulovcové Maštale territory was opened on Jarošov Hill. The two-story Toulovcova observation tower is nearly 16 metres high and 60 stairs lead to its upper deck at the height of 12 metres. The observation tower offers views of the rolling Maštale landscape; under good visibility it is possible to see the Železné Mts., Krkonoše Mts., Orlické Mts., Králický Sněžník, and the Jeseníky Mts.
Archaeological research dates the original construction to the mid-14th century. The greatest reconstruction was undertaken by the Pernštein family in the years 1491-1548, which resulted in the creation of a massive double-towered castle with an ingenious fortification system. At the end of the Thirty Years War the castle was severely damaged by Swedish troops. Partial reconstruction of the castle didn’t occur until the 1920’s; the work was designed by D. Jurkoviče and continued after the conclusion...
The vast rock city with a labyrinth of gorges and ravines is separated from Teplice Cliffs by Wolf Ravine. In addition to romantic walks among bizarre rock formations there are also boat rides on the lake among the steep cliff walls. Other features are the Grand Waterfall, a bust of J. W. Goethe in memory of the poet’s nature studies in 1790. Among the best-known rock formations are Lovers, the Mayor and His Wife, Sugar Loaf, Krakonoš’ Stool, Krakonoš’ Piano, and many others.
The literary-scientific nature trail designed for bicyclists as well as for hikers uses 25 stops to introduce visitors to the history of The Granny's Valley, which was declared a national wilderness area, and to the story The Granny by Božena Němcová. The trail starts by Barunka's school in Česká Skalice and ends by Riesemburg gazebo.
The nearly 14 metre high wooden observation tower near the town of Horní Raškovice was built and opened to the public in 2004. The observation tower is situated near the Raškovice forest and in the interesting natural area of the former Raškovice quarry. Visitors can use two lookout platforms to view the surrounding landscape; 47 stairs lead to the upper platform at the height of 10 metres. The tower offers views of the Železné Mts., the peaks of the Krkonoše and Orlické Mts., and the Polabí (Elbe...
Borůvka is the third wooden observation tower (with a metal staircase and lookout platform) in the Toulovcové Maštale territory. It is located to the southwest from the town of Hluboká, and was opened to the public in June 2005. At first glance visitors are impressed with the tower’s unique construction, which rises to the height of 18.5 metres. Seventy stairs lead to the lookout platform located at the height of 15 metres. From this height visitors are treated to views of the Maštale region, Skuteč...
The education trail was created in 2004 and leads visitors to the most important battle sites of the fighting at Česká Skalice and Svinišťany on 28 and 29 June 1866. Visitors also have the opportunity to learn about the unique fortification system of the Josefov bastion fortress. The 30 km education trail has a total of 22 stations with information tables. The trail begins in the town of Kleny and ends at the military cemetery in the Josefov fortress.
The Renaissance chateau with ground floor arcade in the courtyard was built in the second half of the 16th century. In 1829 the chateau burned and restorations were conducted in the Classicist style. In 1849-1850 the east wing of the chateau was reconstructed into the pseudo-Gothic Chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, which forms the entrance area to the chateau.
The supporting construction is predominantly wooden, a total of 20 m high, with a viewing surface at the height of 15 m above the surrounding terrain.
The original lodge with a 6 m high observation tower was built as early as 1893. However, the capacity of the lodge was not sufficient and on the 70th birthday of writer Alois Jirásek in 1921 the foundation stone was laid for a 25 metre observation tower and a new lodge named in his honour; construction was completed within 2 years according to the plan by Dušan Jurkoviče. After reconstruction in 1999-2002 the facility once again serves tourists. From the observation tower platform there are beautiful...
One of the historic founding sites of the Brethren of Unity in 1457.
The Hanička artillery fort is part of the pre-war fortification system built in the 1930’s mainly against the Germans. The fort takes its feminine name from a nearby settlement. The fort was composed of six defence bunkers connected by hundreds of metres of corridors and halls. The massive halls could hold large amounts of supplies, which were intended to enable troops to battle even if surrounded for a number of months. Construction of the Hanička fort was completed in 1938; however, the majority...
A pilgrimage site with the Church of the Sorrows of the Virgin Mary, a Baroque staircase, and with two chapels founded in 1692 by Countess Tereza Eleonor of Ugarte. The staircase decorated with statues and vases is a unique Central European architectural monument.
A telecommunication tower with an observation deck built in 1998. In addition to the Hořice surrounding area it is possible to see the panorama of the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., and the Železné Mts.
The most impressive silhouette of the town belongs to the twin steples of the Gothic Church of the Holy Spirit reaching to 57 meters and the White Tower - a Gothic-Renaissance belfry 72 meters high. The Baroque Church of the Virgin Mary Assumption has also a frontage with two towers, attached to a large Baroque Jesuit College. Another fine example of the high baroque architecture is the Church of St. Clement and the Episcopal Residence. The elongated Great Square and the nearby Small Square are lined...
The trail is about 70 km long and includes 22 educational stops, which familiarise visitors with the mining that no longer exists and the geological findings from the Moravska Třebova Region, history of human activities on Hřebečsky Ridge, with natural points of interest and cultural monuments.
The observatory was put into service in 1959 and at present it pursues popularization activities and holds summer astronomical expeditions. It employs two cupolas, with the largest telescope of 42 cm size.
Josefov Fort, which hides labyrinth of underground corridors of the length of 45 km, was built from 1780 to 1787 at the instance of emperor Joseph II and was to serve as protection of provincial frontiers against offensive Prussia. Today it is a universal unique landmark of such a kind.
Three crosses and the Baroque sculpture of the Virgin Mary and St. John with two angels. The author of the sculpture is Jiří Pacák. The Stations of the Cross includes four Baroque chapels.
The peak of Klepy lies in the southwest projection of the Králicky Sněžník mountain range and it creates the border between the Czech Republic and Poland. A 25 m tall wooden observatory stands on the very peak. Ascending to its peak provides visitors a unique view towards the west of the Klad basin framed by the Orlicky and Bystrice Mountains. To the south and east you can see the entire crest of the Králicky Sněžník, and even all the way to Jesenik provided the visibility is good.
The Early Baroque multi-story chateau was built by Fr. Karel Kolowrat in 1676-1690 (allegedly according to the plan by a northern Italian architect) In 1722 the chateau was lengthened, widened, and raised, likely according to the design by Jan Santini Aichel. The main chateau façade is elaborated to an unusual width.
The church stood in the middle of the original Czech settlement in the period before colonisation. Its present form dates back to 1811. This is the oldest preserved wooden church building within the territory of the Czech Republic. In the walkway are tombs from previous centuries. The old part of the adjacent cemetery is also of interest.
Rare baroque pilgrimage complex on the peak of Kalvárie built from 1712 -1714 by the owner of the Jaromer estate and with the highest territorial judge, F. Šubíř of Chobyně according to a design by the famous architect Santini. The building is a true copy of the building in Jerusalem.
At the site of the present day church once stood an evidently older church (annonymous record from the middle of the 14th century stored in the archives of the Vatican). The timber, single-aisle church, with a shingle roof in the shape of a traingle is a unique monument of baroque, folk architecture. Two bells have been preserved in the present day belfry, dating back to the 16th, respectively 15th century. The timber mortuary with a picture of St. Nicholas, dating back to the 1st half of the 18th...
Already a popular tourist destination for nearly a century, a new 55 metre high metal communication tower was added to Kozlov Hill in 2001; the tower features an observation deck at the height of 33 metres (174 stairs). In the 1930’s a 29 metre high triangular tower stood nearby and also served as a lookout station. Under clear conditions it is possible to see from the tower all the way to the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., Králický Sněžník, the Jeseníky Mts., and the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands...
Králický Sněžník is the highest peak (1,424 m) of the mountain range with the same name, which is also the third highest in the Czech Republic. The area was declared a national nature preserve in 1990. The name of the mountain is taken from the long winter period – the snow cover on the peak lasts up to 8 months of the year. From 1899 to 1973 a stone observation tower stood on the Polish side of the peak. Located here is a stone marking the meeting point of the Czech kingdom, the Moravian margraviate...
The reinforced concrete observation tower lies nearby the centre of the municipality Červená Voda, at an altitude of 735 metres above sea level. The tower is 25 m high, the viewing platform is found on the 22nd meter with 130 steps leading to it. The exterior is constructed from trusses nailed together with beams.
The original castle was probably founded by Přemysl Otakar II in the middle of the 13th century during colonization of the area and abandoned at the end of the 16th century. Remains of the cellars and cross walls of the palace have been preserved up to now. In the east it is divided from today´s village by a massive ditch and rampart.
Located to the east of Lanškroun is the highest point in the Zábřeh Highlands – Lázek, on which the brick Reichl Lodge was built in 1933 with a five-story, 20 metre high wooden observation tower. The tower replaced the former wooden observation tower which had been taken down in 1918. A total of 87 stairs lead up to the outlook platform located at the height of 17 metres. From the deck visitors can see the Orlické Mts., Jeseníky Mts., the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands, and the Železné Mts. Under good...
Solid reservoir dam built on the Labe river in 1910 - 1919 in the aftermath of the great flood in 1897 for protection and hydroelectric purposes.
Storeyed chateau with a mansard roof, built according to the design of K. I. Diezenhofer on the site of a fortress, which belonged to the Broumov monastery.
The original Early Gothic castle built above the town around 1270 was reconstructed in a Renaissance and Early Baroque style at the turn of the 17th century. In 1634 Náchod was acquired by O. Piccolomini, who left behind valuable collections of Dutch Gobelin tapestries and floral still lifes.
A nature preserve in the area around the peak of Stolová Mt. (700 m) with outstanding views of the Krkonoše Mts., the Teplice-Adršpaš Cliffs, the Broumov Walls, and Jestřebí Mt. On the outskirts of the preserve is the so-called “Maze,” a group of bizarre rock formations that can we walked through.
A war museum was built on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the battle in the middle of the battlefield on the top of Chlum.
The first written mention of the Pecka Castle dates to 1322. The castle originally served to protect the regional border and the gold mines near the village of Stupná. The castle was surrounded by a moat, across which a draw bridge provided access to the castle. Starting in the second half of the 16th century overall Renaissance reconstruction was gradually implemented. Remodelling of the interior at the beginning of the 17th century was completed by Kryštof Harant of Polžice and Bezdružice, who...
The folk wooden structure (hand cut oak planks in Byzantine-gothic style) with a tower and roof covered with shingles, was built in Velké Kopani na Podkarpatské Rusi. In 1857, the church was transferred to Chlomce u Sevljuše. The severely damaged church was transferred to Dobříkova by senator Václav Klofáč in 1930. In 1931 after reconstruction, the church was handed over to the Czechoslovak Church.
The monastery was founded at the beginning of the 13th century by Benedictine monks. The current Baroque appearance of the building dates to 1770. Part of the monastery complex is the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. The monastery was burned and reconstructed several times. During reconstruction work in 1954 the fresco Christ’s Head from approximately 1300 was discovered, as were a small portal, a sanctuary, and other valuable relics. The entrance to the church is decorated with an Early...
The proudly standing outlook tower at Pastviska (516 m above sea level) was designed by Antonin Olšina, who designed the well known covered outlook tower of Jára Cimrman in Březové nad Svitavou. The shepherdess is a wooden tower with a winding steel staircase and a reinforced concrete base. The tower is 27 m tall, the viewing platform is up at 25 metres.
Castle in the Gothic style that remained on a gneissic rise around 1325 and belonged to Tas of Rychmburk. One of its owners was Smil Flaška of Pardubice and Rychmburk in the 15th century. In 1425, the castle was seized by Hussites, in the 1st half of the 16th century Jindřich Šťastný of Valdštejn had it turned into a Late Gothic palace, afterwards Kinský had it renovated in the Baroque style in 1793 - 1798. It has been used as a retirement home since 1955.
Remains of a former impregnable rock castle; preserved today are particularly those parts and rooms that were chiselled into the cliff walls. Today’s lookout is on the site of the so-called “upper castle.” The origin of the castle dates to the end of the 14th century; the founder was Matej Salava of Lípa, who later served as a Hussite hetman. After being purchased and torn down by the Slezan family the castle was restored in 1454 and the new owner Kočka gave the castle the name Katzenštejn for a...
Skuhrov Castle looms on a rock projection that is inaccessible from three sides; the purpose of the castle was to guard the trade route to Kladsko. From two modest remnants of castle ruins it is possible to estimate that the castle was composed of two continuous sections. The castle was connected to the outside world by the trade route to Kladsko, which the castle guarded. A wooden observation tower was built on the site of the ruins; the tower offers views of the town and the picturesque Bělá River...
The picturesque wooden Church of St. John the Baptist was built in 1553. The church was originally consecrated as St. Martin. In 1683 the consecration was changed and a new altar of St. John the Baptist was installed. The original church murals were painted over in the course of the centuries, even whitewashed, but the paintings were restored during reconstruction in 1970-1974. A unique set of three bells is installed in the bell tower. One of these bells from 1561 is regarded by experts as master...
Originally a fortress which was reconstructed into a baroque chateau in the 17th century according to the project of architect Kilian Ignac Dientzenhofer. The building was in the ownership of the Benedictines until 1948, later it served as a storage place for healthcare material.
A unique rock city with a 6 km education trail loop featuring 14 information boards familiarizing visitors with the geology and morphology of the rock city and the history of public access to the site. The trail can be walked in 2 to 3 hours. Along the way are remarkable rock formations such as the Rock Crown, the Church and Martin Walls, the Polar Bear, the Krakonoš Toothpick, and many others. Visitors can also see mountain climbers on high cliff walls (up to 60 m), “eternal snow” in the deep Siberia...
A wood and steel observation tower opened to the public in August 2004; it is 10 metres higher than the Toulov observation tower, making it the highest observation deck at 25 metres. The observation tower has one main observation deck and four mezzanines. Visible from the tower is not only the landscape of the Toulovcové Maštale, but also the Orlické Mts., the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands, and the Železné Mts.
A remarkable group of rock formations, deep canyon valleys, rock-cities, caves, and even individual rocks named according to what they look like (Columbus Egg, Plated Boat, etc.). The entire territory is interlaced with a dense network of marked hiking trails; visitors can even refresh themselves from numerous natural springs. According to legend the marauding knight Toulovec hid here ages ago, but hikers need no longer fear today and can even boldly visit his dwelling.
The observation tower is situated on the highest peak of the Orlické Mts., Velké Deštné (earlier known as Sedmihradská Mt.). The structure is an observation tower from four rough-hewn tree trunk connected in the shape of a pyramid. A simple observation deck is located at the height of a mere 5 metres and offers a lovely 360° view. The observation tower was built by Náchod scouts in August 1992; the structure was dedicated to Štefan Matejík, the local game warden and former member of the Mountain...
The erection of the observation tower was launched in 2008 on the hill referred to as Na Hrbovatkach, at an altitude of 589.9 m above sea level. The structure is formed by a metal structure, which is clad in concrete and stone up to the height of two storeys. The total height of the observation tower is 16.35 m, the last viewing terrace is at a height of 11.7 m and 59 steps lead to it.
A wooden 30 m observation tower with a steel staircase ceremoniously opened on 15 April 2006; the structure towers over the town of Vrbice u Kostelce nad Orlicí at an elevation of 445 m above sea level. The main lookout platforms are at the heights of 11 and 25.5 metres; 118 stairs lead to the upper platform. The reward for the climb are breathtaking views of part of Vysočina, the Železné Mts., the Pardubice area, the Hradec Králové area, the Krkonoše Mts., and under good visibility part of the Jeseníky...
The original castle was built in the 2nd half of the 13th century; during the Thirty Years War it was plundered a number of times and subsequently fell into disrepair. On the sides of the site today are traces of farmstead buildings, the barrel vaulted cellar of the palace, and remnants of the entrance gate and castle walls. Also part of the defence system of the castle was the small defunct castle Chudoba at the base of the castle hill; this served to guard the path to the actual castle.
A protected nature preserve with rich flora, a favourite destination, and a romantic valley – Zemská brána is all of these, and is also the place where the Divoká Orlice River enters Bohemia. The narrow boulder riverbed is lined with striking gneiss cliffs in a segment that is several hundred metres long. The impression of a gate is also magnified by a recently reconstructed single-arched stone bridge built by Czech and Italian stone masons in 1901-1903.
In 2004 a 55 metre steel communication tower with wooden facing in the lower part was opened to the public southwest of Trhová Kamenice. This observation tower became a distinct dominant feature of the Železné Mts., which are easily visible from the tower’s observation deck located at the height of 38 metres (182 stairs). Under good visibility it is possible to see the Krkonoše Mts., the Orlické Mts., and the Bohemia-Moravian Highlands.
The museum is situated in the building of the former Hunting-Lodge (from 1882) where, among others, there is a seat of the Office of the Administration of Pernik district office.
Ruins of a castle founded at the turn of the 13th century. The castle was built as the residence of the Lords of Cimburk. Over the centuries the castle changed owners numerous times. In 1645 the Swedes conquered Moravia and following their departure the castle began to fall into disrepair. By 1776 the castle was already entirely abandoned; ten years later the castle burned after being hit by lightening. Preserved today are remnants of the peripheral walls of the castle itself, the fortification walls...
Art Nouveau building of the small hydro power plant Hucak on the Elbe River. The city council of Hradec Kralove decided to construct it in 1908.
It was originally a water-tower built in 1931-1932. Today it is a thirty-metre outlook-tower near Kramarova tourist cottage named after the first First-Republican prime minister Karel Kramar. It overlooks the countryside - you can see Šerlich, Kralicky Sneznik, Kladsko region, Hruby Jesenik with Praded and Snezka if the weather is good.
Premises of original folk architecture with rare wooden structures. It includes a two-storey timbered building. A barn was added in 1814.
The rococo hunting castle was built in 1766 – 1776. Until 1925 it was surrounded by a deer game-park. Today the castle serves as a recreational centre.
Former mill that was reconstructed into a tourist chalet by architect Dušan Jurkovič.
A Rococo structure built in 1774-1777 by Count Jean-Antoin Harbuval de Chamaré in the style of French summer residences, frequently referred to as “Little Schönbrunn" or “Czech Versailles.” The grounds include an entrance gate and a French garden with administration buildings, a granary, and an English park with a sandstone Calvary (1767) leading to the remains of the original Gothic castle.
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