Národní park České Švýcarsko

Posvátná místa v Národním parku České Švýcarsko

Sacred Sites and Historic Ruins

Explore the architectural history of Bohemian Switzerland through its medieval rock castles and Baroque religious sites. This collection features 14th-century ruins like Falkenštejn and Šaunštejn, carved directly into sandstone cliffs, alongside the 16th-century Dolský mlýn. The list includes significant spiritual landmarks such as the Gothic-Baroque Church of the Assumption of Mary in Chřibská and the 18th-century Church of St. John of Nepomuk, reflecting the region's defensive and ecclesiastical heritage.

Sacred Sites and Historic Ruins – Mapa

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Hrad Falkenštejn

14th-century rock castle ruins carved into a sandstone massive. Originally a defensive fort, it features a central chamber and cistern hewn directly from the stone.

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svatý Jan Nepomucký

Late Baroque church built in 1752, located on the outskirts of Jetřichovice. It is surrounded by a historic cemetery and situated at the foot of the Vyhlídka hill.

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Šaunštejn

Known as the Robber's Castle, these 14th-century ruins sit atop a high sandstone cliff. It features narrow passages and rock-cut rooms used by medieval garrisons.

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Dolský mlýn

Ruins of a 16th-century water mill at the confluence of the Kamenice and Jetřichovická Bělá rivers. It is a well-known filming location for regional fairy tales.

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Vlčí hrádek

Remains of a 14th-century rock castle near Doubice. Only small traces of the original fortifications and rock-cut foundations remain visible today.

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Chřibský hrádek

Chřibský hrádek is a ruined rock castle in Doubice in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic.

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kostel Nanebevzetí Panny Marie

Originally a 14th-century Gothic structure, this church in Chřibská underwent major Baroque reconstruction and features a prominent tower and decorated interior.

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svatého Jana Nepomuckého

Village church dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk, serving as a local religious landmark in the western part of the national park.

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Clarova kaple

A 19th-century Neo-Gothic funeral chapel built for the Clar family, situated in a quiet forest setting near Všemily.

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kaple Nejsvětější Trojice

18th-century Baroque chapel in Chřibská, representing the traditional rural religious architecture of the region.

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Kaple Navštívení Panny Marie

Small Catholic chapel in the village of Doubice, showcasing typical 18th-century religious architecture of the Sudetenland.

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Rudolfstein

Sandstone rock formation featuring a historic lookout point and a small shrine, offering panoramic views of the national park.