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«Excursion to the medieval city Kutna Hora»

There are cities that retain their glory throughout the ages: such is the medieval town of Kutna Hora, due east of Prague. As legend has it, one day in the 13th century a monk from Sedlec monastery was out collecting firewood in the forest, when he stumbled upon some silver nuggets Excursions around the Czech Republic: «Excursion to the medieval city Kutna Hora» 
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«Excursion to the castle Cesky Sternberg»

Since the hoary days of the 13th century, the ancient Sternberg aristocracy has held title to this massive Gothic castle overlooking the Sazava River. Down through the ages family ancestors have included brave knights, the royally titled... Excursions around the Czech Republic: «Excursion to the castle Cesky Sternberg» 
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«Excursion to Cesky Krumlov»

In South Bohemia, at a serpentine bend in the Vltava River, lies the quaint town of Cesky Krumlov. Its original medieval owners, the powerful Rozmberk called it the "City of the Red Rose" after their family crest Excursions around the Czech Republic: «Excursion to Cesky Krumlov» 
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«Excursion - Karlovy Vary, Krušovice Brewery, castle Loket»

On the way to Karlový Vary and Loket, we will stop off at the city famed for its world-class Krušovice beer, brewed here since 1581. Be forewarned: in 1583, when the Emperor Rudolph II stopped in Krušovice to taste the unique flavor of the brew, he ended up buying the brewery for the Royal Crown Excursions around the Czech Republic: «Excursion - Karlovy Vary, Krušovice Brewery, castle Loket» 
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«Excursion to the hunting castle Krivoklat»

Krivoklat, the oldest hunting castle of Czech kings, dates from the 11th century Premyslid dynasty. It is easily one of the most intriguing Gothic castles in Central Europe, situated west of Prague on the rocky crags of the Beroun River Excursions around the Czech Republic: «Excursion to the hunting castle Krivoklat» 
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«Excursion to the royal castle Karlštejn»

In 1355, the Czech king, Charles IV, was enthroned as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. His coronation was a seminal event in the history of the Czech Lands, and forever changed the destiny of Prague Excursions around the Czech Republic: «Excursion to the royal castle Karlštejn» 
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«Excursion to the Castle of Archduke Ferdinand d'Este - Konopište»

One of the most sensational and history-laden Gothic castles in the Czech Republic, Konopište was the residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d’Este, whose assassination at Sarajevo in 1914 touched off the First World War Excursions around the Czech Republic: «Excursion to the Castle of Archduke Ferdinand d'Este - Konopište» 
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«The Wine cellars of Melnik»

Situated north of Prague on the Labe River, the small town of Melnik has a history going back over a thousand years, and holds a unique place in Czech history. Originally the site was a possession of Bohemia’s earliest queen, Ludmila, and for many centuries afterwards... Excursions around the Czech Republic: «The Wine cellars of Melnik» 
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«The Terezin Fortress»

Fortress Terezin was built in the 18th century to serve as the northern fortifications of the Habsburg Empire. It lives on in Czech memory, not for the glorious battles fought there, but as a terrible reminder of the Nazi Occupation Excursions around the Czech Republic: «The Terezin Fortress» 
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«Koneprusy Caves»

A fascinating journey awaits you. This outing focuses on the ancient geological history of the Czech Lands – the 400 million year-old Koneprusy Cave System. We are off on an exciting adventure to the center of the earth! Excursions around the Czech Republic: «Koneprusy Caves» 
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Excursion to the protected landscape area – Moravian Karst

Moravian Karst is one of the most important karst area of Central Europe. In the area of Moravian Karst, there are more than 1100 caverns and gorges. But only 4 caves of the all number are open to public. There are Punkva Caves with their underground river – during the cruise you can see there the bottom of the famous Macocha Abyss. Another cave is Catherine’s Cave with its unique limestone columns. The Balcarka Cave is full of colorful stalactitic decoration. Sloup-Šošůvka Caves are made by huge corridors and underground gorges... Excursions around the Czech Republic: Excursion to the protected landscape area – Moravian Karst 
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Excursion to the castle Loket

The town of Loket sprang up around its unassailable fortress, founded during the Middle Ages on the very borders of the Czech lands by the Premyslids, the first Czech dynasty. Its hoary past speaks of glory and ruin - the vagaries of history. Excursions around the Czech Republic: Excursion to the castle Loket 
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Excursion to Telc

The gorgeous Moravian town of Telc is a legendary place, not for any historical battles fought here – rather it is that each bell tower and chapel has its own decidedly Gothic tale to tell. This is the locale of the mysterious White Lady of the Czech Lands. In her fluttering gown, she flits along the cobbled streets and past the tiny square’s colorful 16th century Renaissance facades. Who is she? A noblewoman who survived the awesome fire of 1530 which destroyed the original town? No one knows, but her sightings have given local citizens and many Czech writers a wealth of stories of unrequited love and rebellious phantoms… Excursions around the Czech Republic: Excursion to Telc 
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