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Konopiste Castle is no less beautiful and grandiose than the previously mentioned two. The castle is located near the rivers Elbe and Vltava. As the castle had a strategically beneficial location, many mansions and palaces were built near it. During several centuries Konopiste Castle remained the residence of Czech princes and kings. Prague suburbs are the location of one more landmark – Terezin Fortress. The fortress got its name after the great empress Maria Theresa. Terezin Fortress was built in the 18th century; this is a large garrison city that was initially founded to protect the land against Prussian army. … Open

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The Swedish plundered Olomouc and ruined many of its buildings. After this, it was decided to move the capital of Moravia to another city. In 1758, Frederick the Great made an attempt to capture the city. After a six-day-long siege, the intruder had to leave the territory. A close neighbor of Olomouc, Germany, always had a big influence on the cultural and social life of the city. The ties started disappearing only … Open

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Brno

Interesting villas are also preserved in Brno. The Jurkovičova villa is a very unusual one. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century and named after the architect. Another feature of the villa is a beautiful park constructed around it. The Villa Tugendhat is notable for being the only building in the capital of South Moravia included in the UNESCO World Heritage ... Open »

Ostrava

Near Masarykove Square is one of Ostrava's most beautiful architectural monuments - the Old Town Hall (Stará Radnice). The picturesque building with a beautiful tower was erected in 1539 and served its intended purpose until 1930. In the first half of the 20th century, the city got a new City Hall building so it was decided to open a museum in the old one. The last major ... Open »

Katowice

When it comes to describing cultural institutions of the city, tourists are definitely recommended to visit the Katowice Historical Museum. This is a wonderful place to learn about the history of the region and see a large collection of various artifacts. The hall of the museum dedicated to art features a collection of works by the local artists. Among the exhibits present ... Open »

Bratislava

In the capital of Slovakia, you can come across a lot of interesting buildings, including fountains and sculptures. Thus, the most remarkable fountains by definition are the “Ganymede” (installed in front of the Slovenské národné divadlo), the Fountain of St. George and the Dragon (you can find it near Primaciálny palác and Stará Radnica), and the Fountain of the ... Open »

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