Monti lusaziani

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Lusatian Mountains: Absolute Essentials

The Lusatian Mountains feature a distinct landscape of volcanic peaks and sandstone formations along the Czech-German border. This selection highlights historical landmarks like the Baroque Lemberk Castle and the Basilica of St. Lawrence, alongside industrial heritage at the Kamenický Šenov Glass Museum. Natural highlights include the basalt columns of Zlatý vrch and the panoramic Jedlová observation tower. Visitors can explore medieval ruins at Tolštejn Castle and the geodetic history of the Lausche peak, representing the region's blend of geological wonder and Central European history.

Lusatian Mountains: Absolute Essentials — Mappa

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rozhledna Jedlová

A 23-meter stone observation tower built in 1891. It provides panoramic views of the Giant Mountains, the Ore Mountains, and the Bohemian Central Highlands.

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Lemberk Castle

Lemberk Castle is a castle in Jablonné v Podještědí in the Liberec Region of the Czech Republic. It is located in the Lusatian Mountains.

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Bazilika minor svatého Vavřince a svaté Zdislavy

Baroque church designed by architect Johann Lucas von Hildebrandt. Built between 1699 and 1725, it contains the catacombs and remains of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk.

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Tolštejn Castle

Tolštejn Castle is a ruin of a medieval castle in the municipal area of Jiřetín pod Jedlovou in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech…

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Sklářské muzeum

Museum in Kamenický Šenov dedicated to the regional history of engraved and cut glass, featuring exhibits from the 17th century to the present day.

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CHKO Lužické hory

Protected landscape area established in 1976 to preserve sandstone rock formations, volcanic peaks, and traditional timber-framed folk architecture.

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Highwood

Hochwald is a mountain on the border of Saxony in southeastern Germany and Bohemia in the Czech Republic.

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bývalý kostel Narození Panny Marie

Baroque structure in Jablonné v Podještědí, originally built in the 18th century and now used as a cultural space and lapidarium.

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svatého Wolfganga

Baroque chapel in Jablonné v Podještědí, located near the Dominican monastery and the town's main basilica.

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Přehrada Naděje

Masonry gravity dam built in 1938 to provide water for local glassworks, situated in a narrow forest valley near the village of Naděje.

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Zlatý vrch

National natural monument featuring exceptional basalt columns reaching heights of up to 30 meters, exposed by former quarrying activities.

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TP Lausche

Historical geodetic point from the Royal Saxon Triangulation (1862–1890) located on the summit of Lausche, the range's highest peak.

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sv. Josef

Baroque sandstone statue of Saint Joseph located in Jiřetín pod Jedlovou, representing the region's religious folk art.