Region of Central Bohemia

Published: 12.4.2011

Kouřim could be characterized as an extraordinary town with special history. The locality is placed approx. 40 kilomedters from Prague, 18 kilometres from Kolín and 30 kilometres from Kutná Hora.

Published: 5.4.2011

Who visited Roztoky few years ago, he would hardly recognize this place, situated along left bank of Vltava-river, again. Except a castle (which keeps its original form within centuries), the community widespreaded in very unusual way within last couple of years.

Published: 15.3.2011

The town of Neratovice is not a target, rich on deep impressions. This locality, distant approx. 20 kilometres from Prague, was not famous in such way that their inhabitants could be proud on something special. We speak about Spolana, gigantic chemical factory, which became, town-dominanta. since the end of 2nd World War.

Published: 1.2.2011

Mělník: who did not know the name of this town, popular at least according to the name, famous through its wine cultivation and confluence of two most important Bohemian's rivers, i.e. Labe and Vltava?

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: 16.11.2010

Kralupy nad Vltavou: this town was, before 2nd World War, something else as central point of Czech industry, however, shortly after war, as ruins of prosperous town. On 22nd March 1945, at noon, sharp tone of siren disturbed local inhabitants from their spring meditation.

Published: 10.8.2010

When famous Charles Bridge in Prague was constructed, fresh eggs were added to the mortar. The citizens of Velvary brought there cooked eggs, so that the eggs were not broken during transport. Since that time period, the persons from Velvary are known as hard-egg-men, the legend says. Hundreds oy years passed, but something from character of past persons remained till now.

Published: 3.8.2010

Nymburk is a district town in Central Bohemia, and remains probably for ever in a shade of near Poděbrady Spa. The colonnade or healing springs are missing there but another places of interest which are to be admired, are available in sufficient number, such as, for instance, medioeval fortificatioms of Postřižiny Beer.

Published: 13.7.2010

It would be a secret but everybody knew about. Something so gigantic, as it is a bunker, hidden inside forests, not far from the community of Milovice, the Russians did not succeded to kept it secret. On the other hand, it is a mystery even now, to which purpose this construction could serve.

Published: 6.7.2010

"There is the only way to Okoř Castle!" The author of this people´s song wrote the text in such skilful way that it could be perfectly applicated for actual situation.

Published: 29.6.2010

Welcome to Milovice! - this inscripition is written in a plate at the border of the town. This is no special sign, from the first point of view. In Milovice, you can find, as usually, a church, a pub, Hotel Blue Star in decay, including train and bus stops or supermarket.

Published: 8.6.2010

The town of Rakovník, with its sixteen thousands of inhabitants, has a smiling history which could open, even at present, a bit of truth about Czech nation. From this reason, Zikmund Winter, writer, gave the town a part of his life.

Published: 1.6.2010

Český Brod is a calm town, where everybody knows with each other. It is the second greatest town of Kolín district.

Published: 25.5.2010

The walk through Kutná Hora will change to run, provided you intend to visit all local places of interest. Frankly speaking, it is impossible to do it within one day. Even a weekend is unsufficient.

Published: 18.5.2010

Small village which could be proud on local most beautiful chateau of Renaissance style is, at the same time, a birthplace of Antonin Dvořák, phenomenal musical composer.

Published: 11.5.2010

Čelákovice is a town, situated on Labe (Elbe) river, approx. 20 kms distant from capital Prague. From times immemorial, this town is known as King´s town.

Published: 5.5.2010

The America is a name for ditch limestone system of quarries in Bohemian Karst, joined with subterranean galleries. So called "Velká Amerika" (Great America). "Malá Amerika" (Small America) and Mexico belong to those most known ones. Several other, smaller and bigger quarries, are to be found inside surrounding forests.

Published: 4.5.2010

Kolín´s square is well arranged, with the fountain and, plague pillar in the centre, or several kiosks with fruit, vegetable and flowers which are placed around. To tell the truth, hardly anybody is in hurry.

Published: 27.4.2010

Not far from the town of Poděbrady, only 40 kms distant from Prague, in Nymburk district, you find the community of Sadská - very interesting place from historical point of view.

Published: 20.4.2010

Do you wish to be more closely to the nature? Do you like forest smell and sounds? So, would you visit Kersko, a loved place of writer Bohumil Hrabal.

Published: 30.3.2010

Libice is a small village guarding till now the traces of past history. No palaces, castles or chateaux availabel, you can see the basements of palace and church only, coming from 10th century.

Published: 23.3.2010

This rather small spa town makes variegation of Labe (Elbe) countryside. We recommend you therefore, when you pass through, that it is worth to do a stop there.

Published: 25.2.2010

A pub, bus stop, small shop offering essential fodstuffs and most important subjects, as well as small bell-tower, all this could be found on village green. This village is situated not far from Prague, and you can pass around without being noticed. This place does not offer anything special, but, a lot of stories which moved Czech history, are hidden there.

Published: 22.2.2010

The title informs us that this town, mentioned above, is situated on Labe (Elbe) river. Nevertheless, this title is informing us about the fact that you are entering two towns in reality, i.e. Brandýs nad Labem and Stará Boleslav.

Published: 1.3.2009

In past stronghold, now the ruins of several walls, all this is to be found in the middle of small pond, created by filling up of a mould. Small island, where the ruins are located, has its widest diameter of 18 metres, the pond has the diameter of 27 metres.