Lom Chlum, Natural monument in Dolní Lomnice, Czech Republic
Lom Chlum is a protected natural area in Dolní Lomnice that covers 8.15 hectares and includes a flooded former quarry. This submerged excavation site now provides habitat for frogs, toads, snakes, and other wildlife that thrive in and around standing water.
The site operated as an active stone quarry until the early 1960s, when extraction stopped and the land sat dormant. A sculptor named Slavoj Nejdl and a graphic artist named Vratislav Hlavatý then purchased the property and transformed it for artistic and conservation purposes.
The site became a gathering place for artists and writers during the 1960s who came here to work and create. The landscape and character of this location found their way into literary works of the era.
The area is accessible via walking paths where visitors can observe local wildlife and natural features throughout the site. Visiting at different seasons offers varying perspectives, as the habitats and the animals that occupy them shift with weather and temperature changes.
The former quarry buildings were converted into a hacienda with a terrace, blending industrial heritage with modern artistic life. This transformation demonstrates how an exhausted work site became a vibrant space for creativity and nature protection.
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