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Showing posts with label Czech Republic. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Czech Republic. Show all posts

September 4, 2010

Dvůr Králové nad Labem

Is a town of the Czech Republic in Hradec Králové Region, in the Labe (Elbe) river valley. Dvůr Králové was first mentioned in 1270. It was a dowry town, owned by the King's wife and responsible for her expenses when her husband died. Today, it is a centre of the textile and machinery industries. It is famous with  Dvůr Králové Zoo with large African safari park near the town.

Sent by Ivana Hyskova from Dvůr Králové nad Labem.

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Travelling time : 16 days
Travelling distance : 9,442 km

July 10, 2010

Špilberk Castle

An old castle on the hilltop of Brno, Czech Republic. From a mayor royal castle, it turned into a fortress and now become a popular tourist spot.

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Travelling time : 11 days
Travelling distance : 9,381 km

July 7, 2010

Vyškov

A small town in South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic. Located in the Masarykovo náměstí or Masaryk Square.

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Travelling time : 8 days
Travelling distance : 9,353 km

July 6, 2010

"Little Hole" from Pilsen

A cute card from Pilsen or Plzen (Czech), the 4th largest city in Czech Republic. It is famous for Pilsner Urquell beer.

Little Hole as pictured in the postcard is a popular Czech's fairy tale figure.


July 5, 2010

Orlické hory

Orlické hory or Orlické Mountains are mountain range in Bohemia, Czech Republic.


The old man in the  postcard is Rampusak, the guardian of the mountain's nature. while the lady is known as Princess Kacenkou who takes care of the inhibitants. Very interesting.

June 30, 2010

Praha (Prague)

Praha is Prague in Czech, the capital and largest city of Czech Republic.