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 is a valley dam reservoir on the Elbe River built in 1920. It is located near the hamlet of Tešnov in the cadastral area of Bílá Třemešná, 4 km upstream from the town of Dvůr Králové nad Labem, in a narrow valley that runs through the Kocléřovský hřbet ridge. On the left bank, it is lined by the extensive Království forest complex, the remains of an old border forest, from which the dam got its name. Wikipedia

is a former welfare institution for military veterans, operated between 1744 and 1938 by the Order of Merciful Brothers. Kuks would probably still be just a local name near the village of Slotov if František Antonín Špork, an important patron of the arts at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries and one of the most interesting figures of the Czech Baroque, had not chosen it as his summer residence. Thanks to him, the following was created here...

is a characteristic landmark of the East Bohemian Polabí region, which was formed by Tertiary geological activity. Based on archaeological research, we can now say that an extensive castle complex stood on Kunětická hora at least as early as the second half of the 14th century. It was a castle with a palace and a prismatic tower, originally residential, in the eastern part of the complex, and a defensive cylindrical tower in the western part of the complex (the foundations of which have been partially preserved to this day). The first written mention of it...

A unique complex of Baroque baths and a hospital. This rare urban ensemble is evidence of the advanced intellectual and artistic level of the High Baroque period.

, a gem of Neo-Gothic architecture and part of the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape, was the representative summer residence of the Liechtenstein family for centuries. The original 13th-century water fortress underwent Renaissance and Baroque reconstructions before acquiring its current romantic appearance in 1846–1858. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. Key milestones in the history of Lednice Castle: The castle is surrounded by extensive grounds and is a popular place for ...

Neither a castle nor a chateau. It is not really a castle that towers over the Elbe Valley and the village of Kuks. This majestic building, which was originally a shelter for military veterans, can be viewed on one of four tour routes: the main route presents everything important from history, another takes you to the Špork tomb, the third introduces the history of pharmacies, and the last one familiarizes you with ...

was a phenomenal and intellectual architect. Jan Blažej Santini Aichel (commonly known as Santini) lived in the 17th and early 18th centuries. Born to an Italian father and Czech mother, he left a legacy of large churches and sacred buildings in Prague and throughout the Czech Republic. https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Bla%C5%BEej_Santini-Aichelhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jan_Santini_Aichel

is an impressive complex designed by K. I. Dientzenhofer, but the monastery dates back to the early 13th century.  The abbey (monastery) church of St. Adalbert, rebuilt from its original Gothic form into a Baroque church, and the sacristy with its rare inlaid furniture. Don't forget to visit the renowned local high school, where the first Czech archbishop, Arnošt of Pardubice, and the patriot Bohuslav studied...

can be found in the village of the same name, Kuks, near the town of Jaroměř. In the picturesque valley of the Elbe River at the beginning of the 18th century, František Antonín Špork (Sporck – 1662 – 1738) first had spa buildings with a castle and a manor inn built, thanks to the healing spring that flowed here. Source: https://www.kudyznudy.cz/aktivity/hospital-kuks-zcela-ojedinela-barokni-architektu

was founded by Count František Antonín Špork at the beginning of the 18th century as a place of rest for retired soldiers, who were cared for by the Order of Merciful Brothers. It is an important Baroque monument, whose appearance was influenced by world-class artists: primarily architect Giovanni Batista Alliprandi and sculptor Matyáš Bernard Braun. The Kuks Hospital complex is famous for its monumental Church of the Holy Trinity, a cycle of wall paintings...

is a ruin of a castle and belongs to the typical and unmistakable dominant features of the landscape. The view from the isolated hill over the landscape of the Bohemian Central Highlands and the Central Bohemian Uplands is one of the most unforgettable.

It is a beautiful place. This is evidenced by the long list of films that have been shot here. Come and see for yourself, you will feel like you are in a fairy tale... https://www.zamek-ploskovice.cz/

is a massive ruin of a Gothic fortress, founded by the lords of Vyšehořovice in the mid-14th century, located between Čelákovice and Úvaly. Today, only massive ruins remain of the fortress; the Gothic tower has completely disappeared, while the walls of the other buildings still stand at their original height in some places. https://www.vysehorovickatvrz.cz