The Czech Republic, Land of Stories, has a tale to tell in Karviná-Doly found in the Těšín Silesia region. A Baroque style church, built in 1736, rises like a sentinel in the fields, completely alone. And impossibly crooked. So slanted is St. Peter of Alcantara that it has earned the name, “Czech Pisa” as it leans 6.8 degrees off centre.
Furniture design in the Czech Republic really bloomed with the Biedermeier era of the 19th century, when beautifully understated pieces were made from locally sourced wood, while 20th-century
1. Havel's Market. 566. Flea & Street Markets. Praha 1 (City Center) Open now. By PavlaPavla. Since the market is located in a tourist-exposed place (it is on the way between Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square
The castle was formerly the seat of the kings of Bohemia and is currently the official residence of the president of the Czech Republic. It lies within the historic centre of Prague, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Prague Castle had its origins in the late 9th century, during the reign of Bořivoj, the first Christian prince of Bohemia.
For ideas on the best places to visit, read our list of the top tourist attractions in the Czech Republic. 11. Kutná Hora. 12. The Bohemian Paradise. 13. Konopiste Chateau and the Archduke's Trophies. 14. Hluboká Castle.
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