Mělník, Historic municipality in Central Bohemia, Czech Republic.
Mělník sits along the Elbe River's right bank with stone structures, narrow alleyways, and a medieval underground network beneath it. This subterranean system contains ancient wells and passages that run under the old buildings.
The town received city rights in 1274 from King Ottokar II and was designated as a dowry settlement for queens. This royal appointment made it an important administrative center in the region.
The wine region here represents one of Europe's northernmost wine-growing areas and shapes how locals live and work today. Visitors can see this tradition reflected in cellars and vineyards scattered through the town.
Trains link the town to Prague in about 45 minutes, and local cellars offer wine tasting experiences throughout the year. The town center is walkable, with old pathways and stairs leading down to the river.
Beneath the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul lies an ossuary holding remains of around 15,000 people arranged in geometric patterns on the walls. This underground chamber is a rare and arresting sight.
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