"Following the UNESCO World Heritage sites" Top 5 Page for this destination Czech Republic by magor65

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Following the UNESCO World Heritage sites - Czech Republic

Although the Czech Republic is not a big country, but its history is diverse and fascinating. Throughout centuries the country's inhabitants of different nationalities founded splendid towns, built magnificent castles and churches, created countless masterpieces of art. It's enough to say that the Czech Republic boasts over 2000 castles and chateaux, which gives it the first place in the world if we consider the number of castles per square kilometre.

No wonder that this small country has as many as 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites within its boundaries. It took us a week to visit eight of them and as we had visited Prague before, the remaining three are still waiting for us. They are: Lednice-Valtice, Litomysl and Brno. I hope it won't take long before we return.

The following pages include also other attractions of the Czech Republic. Not to be mixed with the UNESCO sites I grouped them in the 'off-the-beaten path' section. As I often visit the Czech Republic (it's our neighbour, after all) I think these pages are going to grow systematically. I also intend to put here my impressions from the past visits.

Last visit to Czech Republic: Aug 2009
Intro Updated Aug 30, 2009
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Reviews (19)

Velehrad Off The Beaten Path (8)

Velehrad is one of the most important places of pilgrimage in Moravia. It is strictly connected with the tradition of Ss... more travel advice

fantastic formations in Punkva cave - Czech Republic

Punkva cave Off The Beaten Path (8)

Punkva cave lies in the Moravian Karst region (near the city of Blansko). Out of the big number of caves here four are... more travel advice

Kratochvile castle Off The Beaten Path (8)

The castle of Kratochvile ( 40 km west of Budejovice) was built during the reign of the last Lords of the Rozmberk at... more travel advice

from the hunting castle - Czech Republic

Ohrada castle and Municky lake Off The Beaten Path (8)

Just two km from Hluboka there is still another castle, which of course also belonged to the Schwarzenberg family. It's... more travel advice

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See All Trebic - the Jewish quarter

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GentleSpirit Jun 26, 2012 at 8:52 AM

A great taste of things to do. I love the castles and history of it. neat thing with the czech republic is that you can concentrate even on small areas and have a great many things to do and not enough time to finish all of them. always reason to go back
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toonsarah Aug 26, 2011 at 11:55 AM

What fantastic sights you have captured here! We have been to Prague and Kutna Hora, but clearly there so much more to be seen - I love the look of Cesky Krumlov especially, and Punkva Cave looks magical in your photos
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Nemorino Aug 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM

I enjoyed clicking through your fine photos and reading your informative texts. I’m glad you and your niece found that tombstone in Trebic of the young lovers who were married on their deathbeds so that they might sleep under the same matzeva.
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Raimix Feb 17, 2011 at 12:19 PM

Great page about Czech land ;) Actually would love to visit more in Czech Republic (now visited just four places) Greetings from Wilno!
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Paris92 Jan 31, 2011 at 11:31 AM

Great pages! Congratulations on your Barney nomination!!!
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balhannah Dec 11, 2010 at 2:31 PM

Excellent page! You make me wish I could go and see all of these places for myself.
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BruceDunning Oct 14, 2010 at 11:47 AM

You have prepared excellent detail description of the sties in this country, and the pictures well done.
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Trekki Sep 25, 2010 at 11:11 AM

Wow, your trip descriptions leave me speechless - marvellous destinations you have been at! Cesky Krumlov is amazing, the whole town setting! And the buildings in Telc and the clock in Olomouc! I also like the cave, it must be exciting to visit!
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Gili_S Mar 27, 2010 at 5:47 AM

Was just curious to see Czech in your eyes as I am temporary here now :)
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Bwana_Brown Sep 3, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Thanks for these beautiful photos and excellent tips on these wonderful places to visit in the Czech Republic! The UNESCO sites are amazing but I loved the Sedlec ossuary and Hluboka castle as well!