Places of interest

Landštej castle

Published: 9.11.2008

The ruin of Landštejn castle is most extensive and most preserved ruin of Romanesque castle in Bohemia. The castle was constructed on granite hill in an altitude of 665 m above sea level, 10 kms distant in eastern direction of the town of Nová Bystřice, not far from the point where meet borders of Bohemia, Moravia and Austria.

CZ: Prague - Hradčany

Published: 3.11.2008

Originally, Hradčany was an independent town. In 1784, it became a part of united King´s Capital of Prague. Most part of Hradčany is formed with Prague Castle. The castle was created with subsequence of added buildings of castle of 9th century. Today, the castle is marked as one of greatest castle complexes of the world.

Ruine Starý Jičín

Published: 31.10.2008

Majestic ruin of Starý Jičín Castle is not to be overlooked by anybody, who drives along frequented road from Frýdek-Místek to Olomouc. The castle is located on outstanding Starojicky Hill near to small town of Starý Jičín.

Poisonous spiders in Czech republic

Published: 22.9.2008

Consequent warming stage of climate caused, except weather uncertainity, also income of many animal and plant sorts, more typical for remote and southern located areas of our planet. However, these insects are unwelcome animal sorts, especially those with eight legs – so the spiders, no doubt. They recall terrible fright for any second inhabitant of Central Europe.