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Written by jane69
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Lednicko-valticky areal is a natural park complex  | | Hranicni zamecek |
of two castles, excellent gardens, and romantic buildings, for example Januv hrad (the John’s Castle), Apollonuv chram (the Apollo Temple), Rendez-Vous, and Belveder. Don’t miss the beautiful castle Hranicni zamecek, called "Border Castle" because it stands on the former border.
The Lednice Chateau is a pseudo gothic castle from the 17th century with  | | Lednice Chateau |
preserved baroque riding-school and well-known greenhouse from 1843-1845. The rich constructional  | | Interior of Lednice Chateau |
development of the present Romantic building began as early as the Middle Ages in connection with the noted House of Liechtenstein, which utilized Lednice for representation purposes since the 18th century. The manor had therefore altered its appearance according to the governing styles of architecture. The Lednice Chateau was the summer residence of the Liechtenstein family till 1945.  | | Lednice Minaret |
Don’t miss the spiral staircase, carved from one single tree trunk in the interior of chateau. The Lednice Chateau is surrounded by the largest park in the Czech Republic where you find spectacular French garden and the Minaret. This minaret is a singular architectonic monument, constructed based on the design of Josef Hardmuth in 1797 - 1804.
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The Valtice Chateau, built on earlier foundations, is a large baroque plot from 1643- 1730. The Renaissance chateau was built by Lichtenstein family in 17th century and became the main seat. The final look of baroque chateau was given by the famous architects (Carrati, Tencallo, Martinelli, and Fischer). There are rich decorated interiors, landscaped park with theatre, and the archive of fine wine, where you can buy a vintage wine from Moravia region.Valtice Chateau was the main residence of the Liechtenstein family before the leaving in 1945 for Vaduz. Lednicko-valticky areal is located 120 mi south-east from Prague near Brno in Moravia.
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Olomouc, located 168 mi east from  Prague in Moravia, is an outstanding cultural centre of Czech Republic. Here is the largest, 115 feet high Baroque memorial column in Czech lands called the Holy Trinity Column. It was built by Olomouc artist Ondrej Zahner. The magnificent column is decorated with many fine religious sculptures and demonstrates the religious faith in Czech Republic during the Baroque period.
Church of St. John Nepomuk on Zelena Hora (The Green Mountain)  is famous work of Baroque Gothic from the years 1917 to 1722 by Jan Blazej  | | Star-shaped plan of Zelena Hora |
Santini. The building is a unique example of "new building" Baroque Gothic whose molding system has been consistently applied. This pilgrimage church is constructed on a star-shaped plan. Zelena Hora is situated near Zdar nad Sazavou in Moravia south-east from Prague.
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Prague in Moravia, is an outstanding cultural centre of Czech Republic. Here is the largest, 115 feet high Baroque memorial column in Czech lands called the Holy Trinity Column. It was built by Olomouc artist Ondrej Zahner. The magnificent column is decorated with many fine religious sculptures and demonstrates the religious faith in Czech Republic during the Baroque period.;)
is famous work of Baroque Gothic from the years 1917 to 1722 by Jan Blazej ;)
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