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Hradec nad Moravicí
Hradec nad Moravicí creates a gateway into the beautiful valley of the Moravice river and its landmark is a complex of White and Red Castles along with adjoining huge park. The older object so called the White Castle is located in a place of the Slavonic fortification from 8th century where Přemyslide prince's castle was built in 11th – 13th centuries. It was rebuilt to the Renaisance Castle with an ornamental garden at the end of 16th century. It acquired the present Empire appearance after a fire in 1796. In 19th century also other objects were built – White Tower, fortification wall with a terrace and the Red Castle inspired by castle constructions of the German Middle Ages. The castle park is completed by English park formed in the year 1796.
Famous guests like L. van Beethoven, W. A. Mozart, F. Liszt, N. Paganini, J. Mánes resided at the Castle in former times. In honour of a famous composer the competition of young pianists and violinist “Beethoven’s Hradec” takes place.
http://www.muhradec.cz/?clanek=11
Hradec nad Moravicí creates a gateway into the beautiful valley of the Moravice river and its landmark is a complex of White and Red Castles along with adjoining huge park. The older object so called the White Castle is located in a place of the Slavonic fortification from 8th century where Přemyslide prince's castle was built in 11th – 13th centuries. It was rebuilt to the Renaisance Castle with an ornamental garden at the end of 16th century. It acquired the present Empire appearance after a fire in 1796. In 19th century also other objects were built – White Tower, fortification wall with a terrace and the Red Castle inspired by castle constructions of the German Middle Ages. The castle park is completed by English park formed in the year 1796.Famous guests like L. van Beethoven, W. A. Mozart, F. Liszt, N. Paganini, J. Mánes resided at the Castle in former times. In honour of a famous composer the competition of young pianists and violinist “Beethoven’s Hradec” takes place.
http://www.muhradec.cz/?clanek=11
Opavian Silesia
The tourist area of Opavian Silesia spreads out in the very heart of Moravia-Silesian Region. From formerly predominantly industry region where an important role especially metallurgical works and mines played, it is one of the greenest places of the Czech Republic with a number of tourist attractions.
http://infocentrum.opava.cz
http://infocentrum.opava.cz
Opava – the “White Pearl” of Silesia
The town rich in its history, culture and sights has already celebrated 780 years since its origination. Since that time the town rich in its history, culture, sports and social life has grown from it. Among the most beautiful sights of the town the Gothic Cathedral of Assumption of the Virgin, the Minorite Monastery with the Holy Spirit Church from 13th century, Horní náměstí square with neo-Renaissance Watchtower and the building of the Silesian Theatre or Silesian Provincial Museum being the oldest museum of this kind in the territory of the Czech Republic, belong. Interesting buildings from the architectural viewpoint are also St. Hedvika’s Church or Breda Department Store. The undemanding sightseeing tour you can finish by a pleasant walk through town parks surrounding the centre of the town.
http://www.opava-city.cz
The town rich in its history, culture and sights has already celebrated 780 years since its origination. Since that time the town rich in its history, culture, sports and social life has grown from it. Among the most beautiful sights of the town the Gothic Cathedral of Assumption of the Virgin, the Minorite Monastery with the Holy Spirit Church from 13th century, Horní náměstí square with neo-Renaissance Watchtower and the building of the Silesian Theatre or Silesian Provincial Museum being the oldest museum of this kind in the territory of the Czech Republic, belong. Interesting buildings from the architectural viewpoint are also St. Hedvika’s Church or Breda Department Store. The undemanding sightseeing tour you can finish by a pleasant walk through town parks surrounding the centre of the town. http://www.opava-city.cz
Raduň Castle
The Raduň Castle is situated in the place of a citadel mentioned already in 15th century when the village was owned by noblemen from Raduň. Fabulously looking Castle, whom the present appearance was given by famous Tarkovský and Larisch-Mönich dynasties, creates with neighbouring ponds and nature sceneries an unforgettable atmosphere. Interiors of the Castle are equipped from art-historical movables of the Castle in Hradec nad Moravicí. Tourist attractions of the Castle are sheep-fold, orangery or Rennaisance granaries. Visitors can also catch sight of a former private suite of members of Blüncher dynasty, valuable castle library with almost 16 000 volumes and lovely adjoining park.
http://www.obecradun.cz
The Raduň Castle is situated in the place of a citadel mentioned already in 15th century when the village was owned by noblemen from Raduň. Fabulously looking Castle, whom the present appearance was given by famous Tarkovský and Larisch-Mönich dynasties, creates with neighbouring ponds and nature sceneries an unforgettable atmosphere. Interiors of the Castle are equipped from art-historical movables of the Castle in Hradec nad Moravicí. Tourist attractions of the Castle are sheep-fold, orangery or Rennaisance granaries. Visitors can also catch sight of a former private suite of members of Blüncher dynasty, valuable castle library with almost 16 000 volumes and lovely adjoining park. http://www.obecradun.cz
Kravaře Castle
High Baroque Castle dated to 18th century and its part is also Archangel Michael Chapel with a monumental ceiling fresco and beautiful altar. The fresco is a work by F. I. Eckstein, one of main representatives of Baroque wall painting in Moravia and Silesia. In Castle interiors besides a rich stucco decorations also museum collection dealing with the town and surroundings will attract. The Castle is surrounded by a large natural landscape park.
http://www.kravare.cz
High Baroque Castle dated to 18th century and its part is also Archangel Michael Chapel with a monumental ceiling fresco and beautiful altar. The fresco is a work by F. I. Eckstein, one of main representatives of Baroque wall painting in Moravia and Silesia. In Castle interiors besides a rich stucco decorations also museum collection dealing with the town and surroundings will attract. The Castle is surrounded by a large natural landscape park. http://www.kravare.cz
