Hradec Králové

Královéhradecký kraj Essentials

This region in the northeast of the Czech Republic contains the country's highest mountain, Sněžka, and its tallest waterfall, Pančavský vodopád. The landscape is defined by the Krkonoše National Park and the intricate sandstone formations of the Adršpach-Teplice and Prachov Rocks. Architectural highlights include the Baroque hospital at Kuks with its allegorical sculptures, the Renaissance White Tower in Hradec Králové, and the Tudor Gothic Hrádek u Nechanic. The area also features the unique Safari Park in Dvůr Králové and the iconic twin towers of the Trosky Castle ruins.

Královéhradecký kraj Essentials — Carte

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Sněžka

Sněžka or Śnieżka is a mountain on the border between the Czech Republic and Poland, the most prominent point of the Silesian Ridge in the…

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Adršpach-Teplice Rocks

The Adršpach-Teplice Rocks are a set of sandstone formations in Hradec Králové Region of the Czech Republic.

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Kuks Hospital

Significant Baroque complex and former charitable institution for military veterans founded in the 18th century. It houses a pharmaceutical museum, a collection of allegorical sculptures, and the family tomb of its founder.

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Dvůr Králové Zoo

Safari Park Dvůr Králové, known as Dvůr Králové Zoo until 2018, is a 72-hectare zoo located in Dvůr Králové nad Labem, Czech Republic.

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Krkonoše national park

Krkonoše National Park is a national park in the Liberec and Hradec Králové regions of the Czech Republic.

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Trosky Castle

Trosky Castle is a castle ruin in the municipality of Troskovice in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic.

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Pančavský vodopád

The highest waterfall in the Czech Republic, cascading 148 meters down the rocky slopes of the Labský důl valley in the Krkonoše Mountains. It features several drops and offers viewpoints overlooking the glacial valley.

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Hrádek u Nechanic

Nineteenth-century Tudor Gothic castle and National Cultural Heritage site featuring opulent interiors and an extensive English park. It is known for its architectural resemblance to Hluboká Castle and its use as a frequent filming location.

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Prachov Rocks

Sandstone rock city featuring iconic rock towers, viewpoints, and hiking trails for various skill levels. Evidence of human settlement in the area dates back to the Stone Age.

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White Tower

Renaissance bell tower standing 72 meters tall and built from Hořice sandstone. It features the historic Augustin bell, an astronomical clock, and galleries providing panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains.

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Braun's Betlem

Baroque sculptural ensemble and national cultural monument featuring reliefs and statues carved directly into natural rock formations. Created between 1718 and 1732, it serves as an outdoor gallery of biblical scenes.

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Stezka korunami stromů Krkonoše

A 1,500-meter-long treetop walkway reaching a height of 45 meters. It includes an underground educational center focused on the root system of the Krkonoše forest and a 50-meter-long spiral slide for the descent.