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CZ, Krkonose: Vrchlabi – A Town on the Elbe
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Published: 27.10.2016

The famous town of the Krkonose mountain is situated at  477 m under the highest mountain of the  KrkonoseSnezka (1603 m). The main landmarks of Vrchlabí is St Lawrence church and the four towers of Vrchlabi chateau. There is also a chateau park which belongs to the chateau and borders the city center. Everything is really close. When heading towards the church, you pass historical houses of original Krkonose architecture. Today there is a visitor's center, souvenir store, and The Krkonose Museum of Vrchlabi.

 

Text and photos: Monika Babická

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