Region of Central Bohemia - Czech republic

REGION OF CENTRAL BOHEMIA

As to its area belongs to bigger regions. It is situated in  centre of Bohemia, fully surrounding Prague, the capital.

Published: 15.7.2008

One of most known cave-complexes of Czech Republic is situated couple of kilometers only from the town of Beroun and 40 kms distant of capital Prague. The cave-system inside hill of Zlatý kůň (Golden Horse) near to the community of Koněprusy is most extended and longest underground system in Bohemia.

Published: 10.7.2008

The town of Příbram is situated in Central Bohemia Region, in a distance of 60 kms from Prague. At present, Příbram has 35000 inhabitants approx. The place is known as historical town, with one of greatest mining museum in Czech Republic, the part of which is formed with vast Skansen.

Published: 30.4.2008

The town of Benešov is placed 40 kms from Prague, between Sázava-river and mythic Blaník-hill.

Published: 29.4.2008

Castle of Konopiště is situated in Benešov district, 45 kms distant from Prague. It was founded originally as a Gothic castle, by Bishop Tobias of Benešov.

Published: 23.4.2008

Castle of Křivoklát belongs to one of our oldest and most important buildings in Czech Republic. It is situated in heart of beautiful forests. First notice about this castle comes from beginning of 12th century. Thanks to its position, Křivoklát became very popular with Bohemian Kings and Princes, and the castle was used as their hunting-seat.

Published: 23.4.2008

Kolín is a town with rich history. According to the oldest sources of 1261, its originally name was Colonia. The archeological discoveries prove that this town was founded on a place colonized since Primeval Age. The oldest notice comes from Stone Age. Anyway, the historians are of an opinion that this area was settled very soon, so it became a great trade cross-road.

Published: 21.4.2008

This Gothic Castle was founded by Bohemian King and Roman Emperor Chatles IV in 1348, originally from a reason, in order to Imperial Coronation Jewels and Saint Relics could be put there. Karlštejn belongs to most famous and most picturesque Bohemian Castles and it became rightly a symbol of Czech State.

Published: 10.4.2008

A community of Poděbrady was originally, before the foundation of Bohemian State, a locality named as "pode brody" ("along fords") - as nearby Elbe-ford was placed there. King Přemysl Ottokar II. let constructed a castle during 1262-1268, later changed and modernized it to more comfortable seat.

Published: 18.11.2007

The archaeological findings were discovered on today´s area of Hořovice town which prove the colonization of this region since 10th century. On break of 12th and 13th century there was built a Gothic stronghold and the settlement increased substantially. The first notice about Hořovice owners comes from 1233.

Published: 13.10.2007

The town of Slaný is situated approx. 25 kms in northwestern direction of Prague. The dominante of Slaný is Slánská hora (Slánský Hill) , through the town flows Červený potok (Red Brook). Thanks to its rich history there are to be seen in town´s centre several monuments. It is a natural centre of the whole district. Slaný has 16000 inhabitants and rich sports´ history.