Baroque grounds in Vraclav

Baroque grounds in Vraclav

The village of Vraclav, located near Vysoké Mýto, was first recorded in history at the beginning of the 12th century. In 1108, the ancient Vršov family was massacred by the rival Přemyslids at the Vraclav fortress. This tragic event is commemorated today by a monument from 1908.

However, the fame of Vraclav, which persists to this day, is mainly due to the Baroque period. The important pilgrimage site was built around a healing spring, near which a spa, a hermitage and the Church of St. Nicholas were gradually built in the early 18th century. These monuments can still be seen in Vraclav today. Inside the church you will find a set of rare wooden sculptures that were originally part of the pilgrimage route from Králíky to the Mount of the Mother of God on Hedč. The spa building hosts seasonal exhibitions with Baroque themes.

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Museum of Czech Car Bodywork in Vysoké Mýto
Museum of Czech Car Bodywork in Vysoké Mýto
Museum of Czech Car Bodywork in Vysoké Mýto

Do you want to know how elegant cars of the first half of the 20th century were created? The museum will introduce you to the famous designer Josef Sodomka. You can also look forward to seeing automotive beauties such as the Aero 50 Dynamik, Tatra 57 B or Jawa Minor.

The historic center in Vysoké Mýto
The historic center in Vysoké Mýto
The historic center in Vysoké Mýto

The largest square square in the Czech Republic will introduce you to the historical core of the royal dowry town. Just like in ancient times, the square of Přemysl Otakar II is guarded today. a trio of castle gates and towers.

The Regional museum in Vysoké Mýto
The Regional museum in Vysoké Mýto
The Regional museum in Vysoké Mýto

In the museum you will find historical fire sprinklers and other equipment produced by the local company Stratílek. The Kabinet Militária exhibition will guide you through the history of the Vysokmyth military garrison and present weapons from the 18th to 20th centuries.

Stáňa's viewpoint in Vanice
Stáňa's viewpoint in Vanice
Stáňa's viewpoint in Vanice

Set off from Vysoké Mýt for a short walk along the nature trail to Vanice. Viewed from Stány's viewpoint, which lies a short distance above the village, the Vysokomytská basin, framed by the contours of the Orlické mountains, will reveal its beauty to you.

Nové Hrady Chateau
Nové Hrady Chateau
Nové Hrady Chateau

The fairy-tale Rococo chateau surrounded by flowering gardens, a large park and a game preserve with deer and fallow deer has earned the nickname of the Czech Versailles. For the gentlemen, there is also the museum of motorised bicycles, while ladies can find inspiration in the Gallery of English Hats.

Borůvka outlook tower
Borůvka outlook tower
Borůvka outlook tower

The lookout tower near the village of Hluboká impresses at first sight with its atypical construction. From it, you can enjoy the view of the diverse landscape of the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, the Eagle Mountains, the Jeseníky Mountains and the Krkonoše Mountains.

Rock Dwellings in Zderaz
Rock Dwellings in Zderaz
Rock Dwellings in Zderaz

The sandstone rock dwellings in Zderaz prove that a house does not always have to be made of bricks. During the 19th century, these served as cellars, workshops and living quarters for the local less well-off inhabitants.

Toulovcovy maštale
Toulovcovy maštale
Toulovcovy maštale

Go on an adventure to sandstone rock towns, ravines and canyons, which in ancient times served as a refuge for the robber knight Wanderers from Třemošná. Today, the area is a paradise for fans of hiking and light adrenaline cycling.

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