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Nature in Prague extends well beyond the city limits. Charles Square provides a leafy retreat at the heart of the city, while the Vltava River — spanned by the Bridge of Legions, Čech Bridge, and Barrandov Bridge — weaves a natural corridor through the urban landscape. Venture further and the Central Bohemian countryside opens up: Český Šternberk Castle perches above the wooded Sázava valley, the enigmatic Houska Castle sits surrounded by deep forests, and the rocky ridge of Hazmburk Castle offers sweeping views across the lowlands. Hořovice Castle and Czernin Palace complete a region where natural scenery and built heritage meet at every turn.

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  • Český Šternberk Castle
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    Český Šternberk Castle

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    Perched on a massive rocky spur above the Sázava River valley, Český Šternberk Castle stands about 50 kilometres southeast of Prague on the historic royal road to Brno. The castle dates back to 1241, when Zdeslav ze Šternberka initiated its construction, making it one of the oldest surviving fortifications in Bohemia. What sets it apart is that it remains in the possession of the Counts of Sternberg, who still live there — a rare continuity of nearly 800 years of family history. Open to visitors, the castle offers Gothic and Baroque interiors alongside dramatic views over the forested river gorge. A classic day-trip destination from Prague.

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    Charles Square Prague

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    Charles Square (Karlovo náměstí) in Prague's New Town was founded in 1348 by Emperor Charles IV and, at around 80,000 square metres, was one of the largest market squares in medieval Europe. It served as the main cattle market and trading hub of the New Town. Since the 19th century its central area has been a landscaped park with fountains and statues. Today it blends historic city architecture with everyday urban life at the heart of Prague.

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    Prague Zoo is one of the most respected in Europe and is home to a group of Western Lowland Gorillas — the largest of the four gorilla subspecies and the one most commonly found in zoos worldwide. The enclosure is designed to meet the animals'' complex social needs, with spacious indoor and outdoor areas. The zoo participates actively in coordinated breeding programmes to protect the species.

  • Hazmburk Castle (Hasenburg)
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    Hazmburk Castle (Hasenburg)

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    Hazmburk is one of the most distinctive peaks in the Bohemian Central Highlands and is regarded as the landmark of the entire region. On its summit stand the ruins of the Gothic castle of Hazmburk, built around 1300 and the ancestral seat of the Bohemian noble family Zajíc of Hasenburg. The ruin with its two prominent towers — a round keep and a rectangular residential tower — is a popular hiking destination and rewards a short ascent with a spectacular panorama across the Ohře valley and the Bohemian lowlands to distant ridges. The castle was an important lordly residence in the Middle Ages; today it invites visitors to a memorable combination of history and natural experience.

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    Hořovice Castle

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    Hořovice Castle is a Baroque château in the town of Hořovice in the Beroun District of Bohemia, Czech Republic. The castle traces its origins to a medieval stronghold and was given its current Baroque form in the 17th and 18th centuries. It is protected as a National Cultural Monument of the Czech Republic. The expansive English landscape park with ponds and old-growth trees invites leisurely walks. Guided tours through the historic interiors offer a vivid glimpse into Bohemian aristocratic life.

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    Royal Garden Prague

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    The Royal Garden at Prague Castle was laid out in 1534 by Emperor Ferdinand I in the Italian Renaissance style — the first of its kind north of the Alps. Originally serving the Habsburg court as a prestige garden and home to exotic plants, including Central Europe's first tulips. At its heart stands the Royal Summer Palace, also called the Queen Anne's Summer Palace, an elegant Renaissance building in white sandstone with an arcaded loggia. Today, manicured lawns, historic fountains, and views over Prague Castle and the city skyline invite leisurely walks.

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    Žofín Palace

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    Žofín Palace is a Neo-Renaissance building on Slovanský ostrov, a small island in the Vltava River in Prague's New Town, close to the National Theatre. Built in 1836 as a social gathering house, it today serves as a prestigious venue for concerts, balls, conferences, and exhibitions. The palace is a listed monument and forms part of the historic Vltava riverfront. The combination of its grand interior and idyllic island setting makes it one of the most romantic venues in Prague.

  • Prague 22 Municipal District (Uhříněves)
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    Prague 22 Municipal District (Uhříněves)

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    Prague 22, also known as Uhříněves, is an administrative district on the south-eastern outskirts of Prague. The district hall serves the local community's administration. The district took its current form after 1990 as part of the Czech administrative reform. Located away from the main tourist centres, it offers a glimpse into everyday life in outer Prague.

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