Outdoor landmarks in Turnov

Outdoor Heritage & Landmarks

This collection features a blend of historical monuments in Turnov and natural sandstone formations within the Hruboskalsko rock city. It includes Baroque religious sculptures like the Pieta and the Farewell of Christ, alongside memorials dedicated to historian Josef Pekař and Sokol founder Miroslav Tyrš. The list also highlights distinct rock towers such as Jezevec and Mohykán, which are characteristic of the Bohemian Paradise landscape.

A

sv. Jan Nepomucký

Baroque statue of the patron saint of bridges and secrets, a significant piece of regional religious heritage.

B

Padlým I. a II. světové války

War memorial dedicated to the local victims who fell during the First and Second World Wars.

C

Josef Pekař

Memorial honoring the prominent Czech historian and Turnov native, located in the town's urban area.

D

Miroslav Tyrš

Statue commemorating the co-founder of the Sokol gymnastics movement, Miroslav Tyrš.

E

Loučení Krista a Panny Marie

Historical religious sculpture depicting the scene of Jesus Christ bidding farewell to the Virgin Mary.

F

sousoší Piety

Traditional Baroque-style sculpture representing the Virgin Mary mourning the body of Jesus.

G

Jezevec

Distinctive sandstone rock tower located within the Hruboskalsko rock city region.

H

Mohykán

Sandstone rock formation and climbing pinnacle characteristic of the Bohemian Paradise landscape.

I

Stojáček

Small sandstone rock tower situated among the geological formations of Hruboskalsko.

J

Konečník

Sandstone rock tower located in the southern part of the Hruboskalsko rock city area.

K

Patník

Minor sandstone rock formation integrated into the local network of natural landmarks.

L

Tulák

Isolated sandstone rock tower frequently visited by climbers in the Hruboskalsko region.

M

Hradní

Prominent rock tower located in the vicinity of Valdštejn Castle, serving as a natural landmark.

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