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	The Karlshtein castle Tip Rating:

Updated By LanaFromRiga on December 4, 2003

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The castle of Karlshtein

by LanaFromRiga

The castle of Karlshtein was and is kings coronation regalias respository. The castle title "Karlshtein" is because it was built by king Karl the IV. The building was started in 1348. Kings coronation regalias is storing in castles's Big Tower.
There are 2 tourist tracks in the castle of Karlshtein: the 1st. The track time is 50-55 min. Tourists can see imperator's castle and the Mary Tower. Maximal number of tourists: 50 people. The 2nd track is 70-80 min. long. In this time you can see the Mary and Big Tower's interiours. Mazimal number of tuourist is 12 people. If you decided to take the 2nd track you have to book tickets timely by the phone:02-74008154, or by e-mail: rezervace@spusc.cz

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Phone: 0311-681-617, 681 593

Website: www.hradkarlstejn.cz

Other Contact: e-mail: karlstein@spusc.cz

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	Breznice's Herold Brewery Tip Rating:

Updated By richiecdisc on July 8, 2003

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Pivovar Herold is worth a
stop

by richiecdisc

Breznice is a small market town that one would not consider visiting if not for its stand out Herold brewery. It does have an impressive baroque castle but even this has an unpleasant air, as its last owners supported the Nazis during their occupation of the country during WWII. Still, it's an interesting stop and is linked to the onsite brewery back to the 1500's. The Herold brewery is most famous for their Herold Dark 13, one of Czech best dark beers with a malty coffeeish palate and a long dry finish. They also produce a rare for Czech hefeweizen and their Pale 12 is quite good too. Outside the brewery is a small outdoor service area that has the dark beer flowing on tap. It's unfortunate but their beers are not as prevalent in pubs in town as is warranted but with some effort, I found a place with the full range and good food too boot. It was just off the main square. Seek and ye shall find. ;)

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	Pardubice Tip Rating:

By richiecdisc on July 8, 2003

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Charming Pardubice, not
just for beer

by richiecdisc

I must admit, I only wanted to stop in Pardubice to find the Pernstejn beers, which are brewed locally, but I was surprised to find a very beautiful old town in the Renaissance style. The charming city is halfway between Hradec Kralove and Kutna Hora.

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	Jihlava, home to Czech's largest square Tip Rating:

Updated By richiecdisc on July 8, 2003

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Wealth of architeture in
Jihlava

by richiecdisc

Jihlava was once the chief source of silver in Central Europe before Kutna Hora took the distinction but the wealth of the town is still evident in the beautiful architecture. It is home to the larget square in the country and a pretty decent brewery too. Located on the edge of Bohemia, on the Moravian side of the border on the road from Prague to Brno.

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	Lovely Liberec Tip Rating:

By richiecdisc on July 8, 2003

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Liberec's colorful main square

by richiecdisc

Liberec is close to both German and Polish borders but was ethnically a German outpost, with many textile workers emmigrating here from their motherland, until the ethnic cleansing after the wars. It remains German-friendly with many local business owners speaking enough German to service what is likely their biggest influx of tourists. The neo-Renaissance town hall was completed in 1893 and was a near copy of the one in Vienna, an ode to the Austrian capital. It's certainly worth an overnight stop with its pleasant old town, full of cafes and a surprisingly varied selection of beers from around the entire country. The Zoo is quite good too! Liberec is perhaps two hours north of Prague but I arrived from a border town in Germany, about an hour's drive.

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	Ceska Skalice, another charming Czech village Tip Rating:

By richiecdisc on July 8, 2003

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reflective Ceska Skalice

by richiecdisc

One of the great pleasures of Czech travel by car is the small towns you drive through en route to your next destination. The roads are nearly devoid of traffic and the small hamlets are well worth making a stop in, if even for just a few photos. Ceska Skalice traces its history back to the 13th century and was pivotal in the textile industry. In fact, there's a museum dedicated to just that very close to this church pictured. The town is just south of Nachod on the road to Hradec Kralove.

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	Unspoilt Nachod and Primator Brewery too Tip Rating:

By richiecdisc on July 8, 2003

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Nachod's Cathedral

by richiecdisc

Though the original Town Square dates back to 1254, what remains is largely the work of extensive renovations over the years in the Renaissance style. It is one of Czech's less cluttered squares with its simple but impressive Cathedral the centerpiece and the Castle looming on the hill just above.
Directions: Nachod is in the eastern side of North Bohemia, very close to the Polish border, a few hours east of Liberec and an hour north of Hradec Kralove.

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	Hradec Kravlove Old Town Tip Rating:

By richiecdisc on July 8, 2003

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Hradec Kralove's
architectural mixture

by richiecdisc

Though the town of Hradec has roots back to the 10th century, it did not become Hradec Kralove until the 14th century when it also was part of the Hussite empire. After burning down three times between the 15th and 16th centuries, it took on more of its current Rennaisance style of architecture. As it stands today, the old town is a great mixtures of styles and it's a sheer pleasure to wander its winding streets. A couple hours east of Prague, close to the Moravian border.

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	Jezeri Zamek - west of Teplice Tip Rating:

Updated By globetrott on January 23, 2005

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Jezeri Zamek - west of Teplice

by globetrott

Jezeri Zamek may be seen already from a big distance and I found that name accidentally on a map and so I started to search for the roads to get there.
It took me quite a long time and the rest of the road was through dense woods and lousy roads...

...simply in order to find out, that the castle is privately owned and not open to the public, and it looks best from a big distance.
Plenty of watch-dogs make sure you stay outside of the fence and there is not even a place, where you may take a nice picture of that castle...

The next trainstation is Litvinov and from there you have to walk about 6 km, BUT I guess, it is not worth the trouble...

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	Hermanuv Mestec - 20km east of Kutna Hora Tip Rating:

Updated By globetrott on January 19, 2005

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Hermanuv Mestec - 20km east of
Kutna Hora

by globetrott

Hermanuv Mestec was a place, I found accidentally when I drove from Kolin to Kutna Hora.
I made a stop because the red building on my picture-combination caught my attention, I got inside just to find out it was a hospital.
Walking through the village I saw 2 buildings with special facades and a lovely church.
This small village is a good excample of a place, completely unknown , and still worth a visit.
And like everywhere else, in Czech Republic, where tourists will not go to, everything is really cheap !!

You may take a sideline-train to Hermanuv Mestec or road #17

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