Hidden destinations in the Czech Republic beyond Prague

This sandstone formation spans 244 hectares and features 400 rock towers reaching heights of 60 meters, with marked paths between them.

This former mining site measures 800 meters long, 200 meters wide, and 100 meters deep, containing a lake with clear blue water.

This baroque religious building from the 18th century stands on a 401-meter hill and features ornate altar decorations and painted ceilings.

The underground complex extends for 6 kilometers with limestone formations, prehistoric archaeological sites, and passages at multiple levels.

This medieval castle contains original furniture from the 16th century and sits next to a large pond within landscaped gardens.

This natural sandstone formation extends for several kilometers and contains unusual rock shapes created by erosion over millions of years.

Built in the 14th century, this stone fortress stands on a sandstone rock surrounded by pine forests and protected natural areas.

A sandstone rock formation in the national park measures 26 meters high and spans 16 meters across at its widest point.

This medical facility from the 18th century includes a pharmacy museum, a church, and statues representing virtues and vices crafted by Matthias Braun.

This Empire style residence from 1825 features period furnishings, a kitchen garden, and grounds that inspired the novel Babička by Božena Němcová.

The bronze statue stands 16 meters tall and commemorates the military commander who led the Hussite forces during the 15th century wars.

Built in 1683, this residence contains original furniture, a collection of Chinese porcelain, and formal gardens with geometric patterns and fountains.

This historical Moravian settlement maintains Easter traditions from the Middle Ages, with locals performing ritual ceremonies in period costumes each spring.

Built in 1973, this concrete structure at 1012 meters altitude functions as a television transmitter, hotel and restaurant with panoramic views.

This Renaissance castle from 1568 features geometrical patterns on its walls created through the sgraffito technique, recognized by UNESCO in 1999.

Built between 1719 and 1722, this star-shaped church combines Gothic and Baroque elements in its architecture, standing at the summit of Zelená mountain.

This neoclassical residence features Empire style rooms with period furniture, decorative ceiling paintings and an adjacent French garden with fountains.

This limestone cave system contains Paleolithic human remains and stone tools. The caves feature multiple chambers with stalactites and stalagmites formations.

This baroque building contains period furniture and a library where Giacomo Casanova worked as a librarian from 1785 to 1798.

This medieval fortress stands on a promontory between the Vltava and Otava rivers. It contains Gothic architecture and 13th century wall paintings.

The medieval fortress stands on a rock outcrop 50 meters above the Elbe River. The castle includes Baroque and Renaissance elements, with formal gardens containing over 500 roses.

Built in the 13th century on a rock above the Sázava River, this fortified complex combines Gothic and Renaissance architecture with stone walls and round towers.

These Renaissance gardens from the 16th century extend across the southern slope. The terraces include fruit trees, ornamental plants and fountains with views of the Vltava River.

The castle contains carved wooden decorations and original furnishings from the 19th century. The surrounding park spans 23 hectares with rare trees and plant specimens.

Built in the 13th century, this Gothic castle stands on sandstone rocks among forests. The structure includes a chapel, bridge and defensive towers.

Mountain health resort established in 1822 by Vincenz Priessnitz. The facility offers hydrotherapy treatments using local mineral springs at 800 meters altitude.

Medieval castle from the 12th century featuring a Gothic chapel, royal hall, library with 52,000 volumes, and hunting trophy collection.

Founded in 1814, this museum houses geological specimens, historical artifacts, and art collections documenting the region's cultural development through centuries.

This medieval fortress from the 14th century serves as a filming set for historical movies and features original furnishings from multiple periods.

This 13th-century fortress combines Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance elements and contains the deepest water well in Europe at 163 meters.

Natural sandstone formations create a canyon along the Elbe River with hiking trails and observation points at heights reaching 700 meters.

This castle stands on a rock above the Vltava River, featuring Gothic and Renaissance architecture with a collection of historical weapons.

Two stone towers remain from a 13th-century castle complex, standing 40 meters tall above the town of Štramberk with mountain views.

Gothic castle from 1264 built on a hill 604 meters above sea level, featuring stone towers and a royal palace.

Former bishops' residence from the 13th century in Javorník features period furniture, a collection of smoking pipes and decorated ceilings.

Baroque palace built on a rock above the Dyje River contains ceremonial halls, period furnishings and an oval ancestral hall.