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CZ, Moravian Karst - Limestone Beauty
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No. of pictures: 31 pictures
Published: 15.10.2015

Please accept our invitation to the Moravian Karst, one of the most important karst territories in Europe. Get amazed by beautiful Devonian limestone, underground as well as surface karst formations, and beautiful caves. This protected area is one of the most important tourist locality in the Czech Republic . It gives you views of the famous Macocha Abyss, a boat ride through Punkevni caves, or tours to other unique caves hiding grandiose domes and dripstones. Nature trails, massive gorge, and mysterious natural localities are what is waiting for you there.

 

Text and photo: Oskár Mažgút

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