"Melnik" Melnik by alancollins

Melnik Travel Guide: 8 reviews and 14 photos

Melnik

The historical town Melnik lies on in the middle of the Labe lowlands and has a commanding view of where the rivers Labe and Vltava join. The town is known for its wine growing, chateau, market square, the church of Sts Peter & Paul with its macabre ossuary, Prague Towers & the Church of St Ludmilla.
Though if you want to enjoy the stunning views from this vantage point try not to pick a misty October day like me.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Lovely town
Cons:Slightly of the beaten track by public transport
In a nutshell:Wonderful buildings & views.

Last visit to Melnik: Oct 2003
Intro Updated Feb 20, 2007
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The Church of Sts Peter & Paul Things to Do (4)

The Church of Sts Peter & Paul stands next to Melnik Castle and can provide better views over the rivers Labe and... more travel advice

Prague Gate Things to Do (4)

The only sign that Melnik once had a fortress is the Prague Gate which dates from about 1500 and the tower was... more travel advice

Market Square, Melnik Things to Do (4)

The town square has many Gothic houses rebuilt in a Baroque style with original gables ends and below the houses are... more travel advice

Melnic Castle with vines in the foreground - Melnik

Melnik Castle Things to Do (4)

The Castle dates back to the 10th century and stand on a former Roman Castle. Princess Ludmilla was born in Melnik and... more travel advice

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GentleSpirit Apr 1, 2013 at 4:52 AM

the czechs seem to have a thing about ossuaries, no? I heard melnik was a very pretty city (town)
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  alancollins Apr 2, 2013 at 12:17 AM
  
  Melnik was a pretty town but unfortunately I picked a freezing cold misty day to visit.
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Nemorino Nov 23, 2012 at 1:16 AM

I went through here once on the train (Prague-Dresden), but didn't get off to have a look around. Maybe next year . . .
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balhannah Sep 25, 2010 at 12:26 PM

Didn't know there were so many Churches with ossuaries.
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fabrice Jun 28, 2009 at 12:18 AM

the czech republic is now a very nice destination
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volopolo Apr 14, 2008 at 7:09 AM

Lovely river picture!
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evaanna Feb 24, 2007 at 3:53 PM

Charming place (except for the ossuary) and beautifully situated. Your pictures are lovely, in spite of the weather,