Nationaal park České Švýcarsko

Religieuze locaties in Nationaal park 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 — Kaart

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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.