Tag: Czechia

The bright reds, sparkling greens, hues of blues, and rich purples impart the stained glass windows, exquisite vibrance. - St Barbara Church, Kutna Hora - Central Europe’s Architectural Beacon - Travelure ©

Just in front of the town hall, a round stone ball lies in the centre of a fountain. This 230-cm ball represents the sun. - Opava - A Czech Town with its own Solar System - Travelure ©

The shore offers places where you look at one of the most romantic castles and see its reflection in the water. - Radun Chateau - A Not-So-Royal Residence - Travelure ©

The chateau sits at the confluence of two rivers - Elbe (Labe) and the Vltava. A road between the chateau and the church leads you there. - Melnik Chateau - A Castle, or Bohemia’s First Winery? - Travelure ©

The highest level is the Big Tower, 60-metre tall, with its central area housing the Chapel of the Holy Cross. - Karlstejn Castle - Czechia’s Erstwhile Tower Of London - Travelure ©

In fact, that is but a small part of a 545-rendition-collection depicting various 17th-century wars. This is the largest personal collection of engravings anywhere in the world! - Cesky Sternberk - Family Seat for 21 Generations - Travelure ©

The Gothic structure is obvious all around - in its corridors, rooms, and even the arches joining the sections of the castle. - Krivoklat Castle - A Royal Residence and A Feared Prison - Travelure ©

Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic is a collaborative post covering 17 heritage gems from Czech Republic. Perhaps, that makes it the most comprehensive post on Castles and Châteaux in Czech Republic. All the contributors were in Czech Republic in July 2018 for TBEX Europe 2018 (Ostrava, Czech Republic). So, the content is literally fresh off the press!