Places of interest

Published: 4.1.2011

The life exists, where the water springs. This proverb was valid hundred years ago but it is actual even now, despite the fact that it could be taken for different importance at present. In past, the houses and villages were situated along water sources, in order sufficient quantity of liquids could be secured for the people.

Published: 28.12.2010

It does not exist any most popular locality, as far as ski-jumping or ski-fly are concerned, as Harrachov in Giant Mountains. Despite the fact that jumping area looks rather deserted during working days, you can feel always sporting spirit of this important mountain resort on each step.

Published: 24.12.2010

This cave is situated inside headland of Balcar Rock, close to subterranean flow of Lopač and Krasový brooks, in an altitude of 460 metres above sea level. Complicated many-storey cave system is furnished with rich stalactite decoration.

Published: 17.12.2010

So called experience touring could have many faces. They are, for instance, knowledge or nostalgic journeys by train. In Slovakia, it is Wagon Service Special, aimed at such form of entertainment. So, we travelled with saloon train for an excursion, dedicated to 205th anniversary of famous Slavkov Battle in Moravia.

Published: 14.12.2010

Slaný is not the only town which can be proud on "nickname" King's town. Anyway, the fact that you are arriving there you can read at each road leading to city centre, such as. "The King's town of Slaný welcomes you!"

Published: 12.12.2010

We shall have a look, after visiting heavy technics and rude countryside, sightseeings and unique museums of the Czech Republic, again at technical places of interest. Maybe, the women could protest against such specification. However, our original plan, to describe something about Toys' Museum, fell through on opening time period, as this institution is open for public during summer months only.

Published: 10.12.2010

The town of Horní Blatná is placed not far from Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad), Region Karlovy Vary, in an altitude of 900 metres above sea level. Its historical nucleus belongs to most preserved towns of Iron Ore Mountains.

Published: 9.12.2010

Mladeč Caves are composed from labyrinths of three subhorizon floors. Totally, 330 metres of corridors and halls are open for public. The caves are to be found in the community of Mladeč, Olomouc Region.

Published: 5.12.2010

After visits of technical museums, we shall continue in our technical spirit. Although Czech Republic has many nature beauties, some unique things could be found which could not bring a beauty to such picturesque countryside. But, on the other hand, a heart of lovers of heavy machines would be pleased, indeed.

Published: 3.12.2010

The community of Nový Oldřichov is situated in Česká Lípa district, Liberec Region, in an altitude of 370-550 metres above sea level. The village is placed between afforested hills, in an area of protected countryside of Bohemian Hihglands and Lužické Mountains, where Bystrá-river is flowing.