Charles Bridge – Old Town Bridge Tower

Charles Bridge is the oldest standing bridge over the Vltava River in Prague and the second oldest preserved bridge in the Czech Republic. The Charles Bridge replaced the previous Judith Bridge, torn down in 1342 during the spring ice melt. The construction of the new bridge began in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV and was completed in 1402. Until 1841, when the Emperor Franz I Bridge was completed, the Charles Bridge was the only fixed communication link across the Vltava River in Prague. Thanks to the stone bridge, Prague has become an important stop on European trade routes. The bridge is 515 meters long and its width is 9.40 to 9.50 m. The height of the road is 13 m above the normal level. It consists of sixteen arches. It is bent three times in its length and is slightly convex upstream. The bridge is complemented by three towers. In the Lesser Town, there are the larger and smaller Lesser Town Bridge Tower. On the Old Town side, the Old Town Bridge Tower. The Old Town Tower does not stand on the outer abutment of the bridge, as is customary with bridge towers, but on the first inner pillar. The Old Town abutment of the bridge is now built into the cellars of house No. 193. The bridge was gradually decorated with thirty statues and sculptures. Originally, it was only called the Stone or Prague Bridge. The name Charles Bridge was used only around 1870 on the basis of an earlier initiative by K. H. Borovský. Charles Bridge is a national cultural monument.

Jan Antonín Bata Endowment Fund

The construction was carried out by a Zlín construction company. The relatively austere appearance of the villa on a floor plan of 12 x 12 meters was enlivened by the bulge of the southern façade in the entire height of the building. On the ground floor there was a salon, dining room with kitchen and living room, on the first floor there were bedrooms and guest rooms with bathrooms. There were technical facilities in the basement. The garage stood outside the villa under sloping terrain right next to the road. The extension took place in 1931. Architect Vladimír Karfík significantly affected the layout and appearance of the villa in 1937. He abolished the main entrance from the street and designed a new one in the west façade. A road with a turning point for cars was brought to the entrance. Apparently, the entire garden with a swimming pool was modified. In 1948, the villa was confiscated. On the plot of the garden, the construction of a collective house with the buildings of a kindergarten, a nursery and a transformer station began. A winter spa was also built nearby. In 1951, it was adapted for the needs of Czechoslovak Radio. The original interior was changed and the exterior of the building gradually underwent changes. In the interior, Jan Baťa’s study with built-in furniture and sliding doors, massive wall cladding and staircase, a fireplace made of polished stone and a lighting fixture in the social space have been partially preserved. Today’s owner of the building is Czech Radio, which also rents the villa to other entities.

Terezín Memorial

The Terezín Memorial was established in the places of suffering of tens of thousands of people, originally as the Memorial of National Suffering in 1947 on the initiative of the government of the restored Czechoslovakia. It is the only institution of its kind in the Czech Republic. Its mission is to preserve the memory of the victims of racial and political persecution during the years of Nazi occupation, to develop museum, research and educational activities, as well as to take care of places associated with the suffering and death of tens of thousands of victims of the reign of violence.

The Memorial file consists of:

The Small Fortress as a historical part of Terezín,

National Cemetery,

Ghetto Museum,

Jewish Cemetery with Crematorium and Russian Cemetery,

Memorial to Soviet Soldiers,

Memorial plaque at the former railway siding,

A place of reverence by the Ohře River,

Columbarium with part of the fortifications, ceremonial rooms and mortuary,

The former Richard underground factory in Litoměřice with a crematorium,

The former Magdeburg barracks.

Bystřice pod Hostýnem

The town of Bystřice pod Hostýnem is located at the foot of the Hostýn Hills at an altitude of 308 meters. At present, 8,449 inhabitants live in the town. The oldest report dates back to 1368. However, Bystřice was not given the title “town” until less than 500 years later, in 1864. Its history has been marked by several disasters in the form of floods and fires, which often destroyed almost the entire village. The town reached its greatest prosperity after 1861, when Michael Thonet founded a bentwood furniture factory here that was then unique in the world. Although the company has changed its owner and name several times over the years, the tradition of producing bentwood furniture has remained in it to this day. TON a.s. has a major impact on employment in the city and gives the industrial character of the city a taste of wood. Furthermore, the engineering industry (Kovonax) and the food industry (Dairy) are represented here.

Probably the most attractive place in the area is the pilgrimage church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on St. Hostýn. Right in the town we can find the former Loudon Castle, which is slowly opening to the public, the Church of St. Jiljí on T.G. Masaryk Square. Jiljí on T.G. Masaryk Square, a chapel in the former, now abolished, cemetery, or the former Thonet Villa, where the company’s company shop is now located. No less interesting is the local cemetery with the tomb of the Loudon family or the graves of Fr. Ondrúšek, H. Schwaiger, Fr. Táborský, Dr. Vlasta Fialová.

Accept the invitation to the beautiful nature that the surroundings of the city can boast of. The undulating landscape with many marked hiking trails attracts lovers of walks and mushroom pickers. The local ski slopes, cross-country ski trails and bike paths are also good. Recreation opportunities are also offered by a summer swimming pool, tennis courts and a mini-golf course.

Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci was born on the fifteenth of April in the summer of 1452 in the small village of Vinci in Italy, .. not far from Florence.

Sometimes we witness how someone receives a gift (or let’s call it talent) from “god”. This was also the case with Piero da Vinci’s son. Leonardo was gifted in many different fields, starting from painting through sculpture, construction, playing the lute and, last but not least, an excellent inventor.

The day passes equally quickly for all of us and it is up to us how we use it. Leonardo fulfilled it almost one hundred percent, but even so, he could not use a wide range of his talents and abilities (which is understandable), so he is sometimes referred to as fickle or unstable. Despite all this, he was able to beat in many fields any artist or scientist who dealt only with a narrower repertoire of artistic or other work.

At the age of 15, he began his apprenticeship in the renowned workshop of Andrea del Verrochio in Florence. Where he painted an angel in the painting “The Baptism of Christ” by Verrochio. In painting, he used a different painting technique than what was common until then, which allowed for brighter and more expressive colors, so Leonardo’s angel stood out in the whole drawing and became the dominant figure on the canvas. If we add to this the delicate technique of da Vinci’s hands, the result was so colossal that even the great Verrochio himself admitted that his disciple had surpassed him by a wide margin and allegedly decided that he would never paint again.

As an inventor, builder or anatomist, he drew a lot of different sketches, plans or inventions, which were not realized until the 19th – 20th centuries, but without Leonardo’s name. Let us recall, for example: a propeller, a hang glider, a parachute, a mechanical tank powered by human power, which if it had been realized, history could have looked different. A diving suit and elements of modern architectural elements are no exception. Leonardo da Vinci left behind many unfinished paintings and inventions, and some have been lost over the centuries, but despite all this, he is one of the greatest talents of all time.

Leonardo da Vinci died on May 2, 1519 in Cloux (France) at the age of 67.

Archaeological Open-Air Museum Modrá – Church of St. John

The Modrá Archaeological Open-Air Museum – The Great Moravian settlement of the central Moravian Region is located near Uherské Hradiště on the Old Town Velehrad road. It is an important subject illustrating one of the most important stages of our national history. The open-air museum lives with everyday life, educational performances, programs, experimental metal smelting, ceramic production, agricultural production and constantly carried out archaeological research. Come and get to know our ancient past.

Archaeological open-air museum Modrá – fortified settlement

Cave on Turold

The Na Turoldu Cave is located in the nature reserve of Turold Hill (385 m above sea level), which lies on the northern outskirts of the town of Mikulov and is one of the oldest nature reserves in the territory of today’s Protected Landscape Area and the Pálava Biosphere Reserve.

Fairytale forge Selibov

At the nearby Tálínský pond, devils, hastrmans, fairies, elves and other fairy-tale vermin had a meeting in the middle of the picturesque village of Selibov.
But those who want to see them with their own eyes must gather courage and enter the mysterious Fairytale Forge.

In addition to fairy-tale creatures, you will also find:

Interior Equipment
workshop, children’s corner, children’s exhibition, babysitting – free of charge, entry with pram possible, non-smoking environment, children’s programmes, toy rental

Exterior equipment
children’s house, children’s corner, playground, possible entry with stroller, fireplace, programs for children, grassy area

Fairytale shop

In our fairytale shop, you can buy not only beautiful souvenirs that will remind you of your visit to our fairytale forge, but also various goodies for your sweet tooth.

Creative workshop

For skilful boys and girls, we have built a workshop in our forge, where everyone can try to turn their imagination into reality.

Aquapark Senec

The city of Senec is located in the southwest of Slovakia, in the Bratislava Region, 25 km east of Bratislava. Aquapark Senec is a colosseum of unbridled fun for all ages, swimmers and non-swimmers, lovers of sun and coolness. All year round , 28-38 degree water from a borehole in 6 different pools attracts visitors, during the summer season the operation expands to up to 11 pools. The pools of the water park cannot miss the most tempting water attractions – water slides, slides, water jets, counter-currents, a water umbrella and many others.

In the pool hall, with a capacity of 400 people, you can use the relaxation pools throughout the year, where you can be surprised by water rain. The connection between the indoor pool hall and the outdoor environment is formed by the Canal Pool.

For the little ones, 31-degree water awaits in the children’s pool. The pool is filled with drinking water, children will be delighted with a colorful children’s slide and a water spout. Athletes will enjoy the beach volleyball and mini-football court.

Snacks with a wide selection of food and drinks can be enjoyed in the self-service sports bar.

Refreshment in the form of a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic mixed drinks will prepare for you

in the cocktail bar, in the environment of a charming palm garden. With a visit to the Senec Aquapark, you can

combine the seating area in the AQUA coffee & restaurant with a terrace that provides a view of the entire area

And it is an ideal place for smaller family or corporate celebrations and events.