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Beautiful Czech town of Kutná Hora is possibly the most popular and probably the most rewarding destination for a day trip from Prague. The town is worth a full day’s visit at any time of year. It lies about 80 kilometres east of Prague and it is easy to navigate. History of Kutna Hora   Enriched by the silver ore that veined the surrounding hills, the medieval city of Kutná Hora became the seat of royal mint in 1308, producing silver groschen that was then the currency of Central Europe. Kutná Hora rivalled Prague in importance, but by the 16th century the mines began to run dry, and its demise was hastened by the Thirty Years’ War and a devastating fire in 1770.  The Kutná Hora historical town centre with the Church of St. Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec are part of the UNESCO World Heritage List (from 1996). Gothic Cathedral of St Barbara and Barborska street Kutná Hora’s greatest monument is the Gothic Cathedral of St Barbara. C...

South Moravia is a wine-growing region in Czechia. It is a true paradise for each and every tourist. In the very centre of the South Moravia is located the beautiful town of Mikulov. Mikulov is situated between the Pavlovské vrchy hilly area and the edge of the Mikulov Highlands, on the border with Lower Austria. Mikulov is a town you definitely shouldn’t miss on a journey through Czechia. Dominating the town is the highly conspicuous Baroque chateau, which it located atop a high cliff. The castle stands on a place of historic Slavonic settlement, where since the end of the 13th century the original stone castle was erected. The present castle is the result of a reconstruction in 18th century. It is the seat of the Regional Museum in Mikulov, housing art and historical collections, including artifacts relating to the history of local wine production. On the main square you can admire some ornately decorated houses and the imposing Dietrichstein Mausoleum. You can tak...

The Karkonosze (Czech. Krkonoše) Mountains are a mountain range located in the south-west of Poland and the north of the Czech Republic, part of the Sudetes mountain system. The Czech-Polish border, which divides the historic regions of Bohemia and Silesia, runs along the main ridge. The origin of the name is usually interpreted as a compound of "krk" or "krak" - an Old Slavonic word for Krummholz (reference to local vegetation) - and "noš" - derived from "nosit" (carry). Alternative linguistic theories mention a connection with the pre-Indo-European word "Corconti," which is first listed by Ptolemy and refers to a pre-Celtic or Germanic people. In 14th century the mountain range was also called the Sněžné hory (Snowy Mountains). The modern names of Karkonosze (Polish), Krkonoše (Czech), and Riesengebirge (German) became widely accepted only in the 19th century. The range is also often referred to in English as the "G...

Mumlava river is one of the beautiful river in Krkonoše (Karkonosze) Mountains. The river flows through the Harrachov, the recreational mountain resort in Czech Republik. In Mumlavský důl near Harrachov, the currents of the wild Mumlava River flow over some rocky steps. It is right here that you can admire the nearly 8 meter high Mumlava Waterfall. Mumlava waterfalls are the most powerful waterfalls in Czech part of Krkonoše mountains. There is a trail that leads to it from Harrachov and it can be used in any weather. ABC Wednesday

Prague (Praha) is the capital of the Czech Republic, and the fifth most visited European city. The name Prague is derived from an old Slavic root, praga, which means "ford", referring to the city's origin at a crossing point of the Vltava river. Prague suffered considerably less damage during World War II than some other major cities in the region, allowing most of its historic architecture to stay true to form. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination. ABC Wednesday

The Izera (Czech Jizera) is a river that begins on the border between Poland and the Czech Republic. It develops from the confluence of the Great Izera in the Izera Mountains and the Little Izera in the Giant Mountains (Krkonoše), and flows into the Labe (Elbe) in the Bohemia. From at least 17th century there was here a path named “Stara Droga Celna” (Old Road of Duty). It led from Szklarska Poręba to the glassworks in Orle and then beside the Granicznik rock through the border bridge on the Izera river to the Jizerka village – famous from its precious stones mining and glassworks. After the Word War II the border between Poland and Czechoslovakia was strictly protected and the tourism had practically stopped on the Polish side of the Izera Mountains. The bridge on the Izera river was completely destroyed at the beginning of the 1980s. After the fall of communism and after the long years of struggling with an administrative and official procedures, the wooden bridge was re...

The gorge of the Wild Orlica River (cz. Divoka Orlice, pl. Dzika Orlica) in the Zemská brána Nature Reserve, Orlickie Montains (cz. Orlicke hory, pl. Góry Orlickie). Zemska brana in Czech means “Gate of the land”. It is a natural reserve protecting a scenic rocky landscape with remnants of old Sudetian woods. Our World Tuesday   & Best Of Challenge  & ABC Wednesday