Wednesday 26 June 2019

CZECH REPUBLIC - BOHEMIAN PARADISE

For centuries, Bohemian Paradise (Cesky Raj) has attracted artists , writers and romantics of all kinds. Discover the unique harmony of bizarre rock towns, deep pine forests and majestic castles and chateaux and lose yourself doe a while in the rock mazes of Bohemian Paradise , a UNESCO Geopark!

The sandstone rock towns and mazes of Bohemian paradise will thrill you with countless passageways between the rocks. You will squeeze through narrow crevices between rocks and climb up from inside them to be rewarded with marvelous views. You will find the best vista in the Hruba Skala rock town from the Marian Lookout. It offers magnificent views of Jested Mountain and particularly of the Hruba Skala Chateau and the ruins of Trosky Castle.
Thanks to the effects of natural forces, today you can admire the abundance of igneous rocks which form the dominant feature of the landscape. Enjoy amazing views from the Kozakov lookout tower, from the ruins of trosky castle, or from the top of Zebin Hill.

REASON TO VISIT

Bohemian Paradise is not only about the beauty of nature but also an array of castles and chateaux . Directly atop the rocks is the elegant Hruba Skala Chateau , where you can stay and enjoy the beauty of Boherrmian Paradise right from your own room. Another attraction is the impressive ruins of Trosky castle, which stands on 2 volcanic plugs and is an unmistakable landmark of the region. The silhouette of its two towers -called Baba and Panna ( Crone and Maiden) - made it a destination for tormented poets and painters in the Romantic period. Also worth a visit are the impregnable castle Kost and the romantic Sychrov Chateau.

If you are going to Bohemian Paradise for a ramble through nature, it is best to start in Turnov. From there, you will set off to the Southeast on a scenic rocky path through the Hruba Skala area. The entire trip is within 2km of a railway, so it's up to you hoe far to walk. From Turnov , follow the red hiking trail. First visit the pictiuresque Valdstejb rock castle, and then continue on an underdemanding walk up to the Hruba Skala Chateau. It is certainly worthwhile to keep following the red trail ail the way to the Trosky castle ruin, which is 15 kilometres from Turnov.

If you want to bring back a traditional and valuable piece of jewelry from Czech Republic, then it should made of Bohemian garnets. At the Garnet Gallery in Turnov, you can learn all about history of mining garners and the production of jewelry in the region. Other high quality souvenirs from your travels through Bohemian Paradise are jewelry from traditional glass beads and the glass figurines typical of this region.


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