This is a beautiful and colorful viewcard showing famous bridges in Prague.

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This is an interesting postcard from Czech Republic showing a reproduction of an oil painting showing Hrad Buchlov. The description on this postcard is very short: “Hrad Buchlov a Barborka”. The beginnings of this castle date back to the first half of the 13th century.

Today’s interior furnishings, together with a collection of specimens from nature and an extensive library, document the evolution of interior design and lifestyles between the 15th and the 19th centuries. A visit to the castle may be combined with a tour of the private cemetery of the owners of the chapel of St. Barbora.

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Prague Castle is the largest medieval castle complex in Europe and the ancient seat of Czech kings throughout the ages. Prague Castle is the most popular sight visited in Prague. It is the largest ancient castle in the world (570 m long, on average 128 m wide, area 7.28 hectares). The Prague Castle complex consists of Saint Vitus Cathedral (Prague’s most recognisable landmark), several palaces, viewing towers, art galleries, a monastery, The Story of Prague Castle Museum, Golden Lane and St. George’s Basilica; the latter being a nice venue for early evening classical concerts.

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The most interesting places to see in this complex are:

• Chapel of the Holy Cross (Kaple sv. Køíže)
• Picture Gallery of Prague Castle (Obrazárna Pražského hradu)
• Lobkowicz Palace (Lobkovický palác)
• Imperial Stables (Císaøská konírna)
• The Spanish Hall (Å panìlský sál) and Rudolf Gallery (Rudolfova galerie)
• St Vitus Cathedral (Katedrála Sv. Víta)
• Old Royal Palace (Starý Královský Palác)
• Mihulka Powder Tower (PraÅ¡ná vìž)
• Daliborka Tower (Daliborka)
• Convent of St George (Klášter Sv. Jiøí)
• Basilika of St George (Bazilika Sv. Jiøí)
• Royal Garden (Královská zahrada)
• Ball-Game House (Míèovna)
• White Tower (Bílá vìž)
• Summer Palace – Belvedere (Letohrádek Kralony Anny)
• Riding School (Jízdárna)
• Golden Lane (Zlatá ulièka)
• Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter)
• Capuchin Monastery (Kapucínský klášter)

Today, Prague Castle is the seat of the President of the Czech Republic and serves as the historical and political centre for both city and state.

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Pec pod Snìžkou is known not only as a starting point for the climbing route to Snìžka, the highest mountain in the Czech Republic, but also as an active alpine resort, open both in the summer and winter. Pec pod Snìžkou benefits from its geographic position and its altitute (800 – 1 602 m above sea level). Over 5 to 6 months of the year it is covered with snow.

Pec pod Snìžkou is one of the most well-known and most frequented mountain resorts in the Czech Republic, with yearround use. It lies in the valley of the river Úpa and the brooks Zelený and Luèní, set in resplendent natural surroundings amid the peaks Èerná hora, Jelení vrch, Lišèí hora, Studnièní hora, and Snìžka. The ski park SKI-PEC belongs among the best skiing terrains in the Czech Republic. Ten skilifts and one 4-seat chairlift with the total length of almost 7,500m (4 and 1 miles) can transport up to 8,750 skiers per hour.

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Charles Bridge is a 14th century stone bridge linking the two sides of Prague. Not only is this magnificent structure one of the city’s finest attractions, it is also the main pedestrian route connecting the Old Town with Mala Strana, and onto Prague Castle. The entrance to Charles Bridge is marked at both ends by towers: the Old Town Bridge Tower and the Mala Strana Bridge Tower.

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Charles Bridge is on the top of every Prague visitor’s must-see list. It is also popular with Czech artists, musicians and souvenir vendors whose stands line both sides of the bridge year-round. A great time of day to come to the bridge is at sunset when one can enjoy a breathtaking view of the fully lit Prague Castle against the evening sky.

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