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Bozkovské Dolomite Caves

The dolomite caves with the largest underground lake in Bohemia.

The Podtrosecká údolí (valleys) comprises several little valleys that form an arch to the north and northeast around Trosky Castle.

Prachovské skály (rocks)

The Prachovské Skály nature preserve is one of the most popular regions in the Czech Republic. It is one of the oldest nature preserves in the country.

Ruin of Trosky Castle

The strange ruin of what was once a Gothic castle, founded at the end of the 14th century by the family of Vartenberk, has become the main symbol of the region of Český ráj.

Hruboskalsko

The Hruboskalsko is one of the best-known rock formations. It is characterised by impressive towers reaching up to 55 m and also by steep canyons.

Ruin of Vranov Castle - Pantheon

Vranov Castle, built on the steep rock cliff high above the Jizera River at the beginning of the 15th century, was one of the last castles built in the region.

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Jizera Mountains

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The romantic observation tower with a restaurant resembling a medieval castle was built by Heinrich Liebieg.

Josef Schmitz and Jakob Schmeissner were the authors of the project. The building which was realised by Anton Worf in the years 1900-1901 incorporated building material from demolished Nuremberg buildings in order to intensify the illusion of the medieval times.

The building had all the features of a knight's manor. The building had to be accessed through a bridge which arched over an imaginary castle ditch. The stone gate set in the fortification walls with the guardhouse led to the courtyard with a well and winch. The massive tower dominated the small castle and extended into a palace with a high gabled roof and a balcony facing the courtyard.

After a strenuous reconstruction which was completed in 2013 the building serves its purpose again.