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The picturesque region along the historical border between Bohemia and Moravia with fairy-tale chateaux, a castle shrouded in mystery, rock labyrinths or a number of lookout towers in the middle of beautiful nature will surely enchant you too. You will visit romantic towns with a wide range of historical and contemporary architectural gems and many popular festivals and cultural events. The dense network of marked hiking and cycling trails and modern sports facilities also offer ideal conditions for active holidays and relaxation.

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Get to know ten unique tourist attractions
of the Bohemian-Moravian Borderlands!

Litomyšl Castle - UNESCO
Litomyšl Castle - UNESCO
Litomyšl Castle - UNESCO

A small piece of Italy seems to have been imprinted into the architecture of Litomyšl's Renaissance jewel. The castle, which will enchant you with thousands of sgraffito decorations on the facade and a unique Classicist theatre, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999.

Nové Hrady Chateau
Nové Hrady Chateau
Nové Hrady Chateau

The fairy-tale Rococo chateau surrounded by flowering gardens, a large park and a game preserve with deer and fallow deer has earned the nickname of the Czech Versailles. For the gentlemen, there is also the museum of motorised bicycles, while ladies can find inspiration in the Gallery of English Hats.

Town walls in Polička
Town walls in Polička
Town walls in Polička

Take a walk along the massive medieval walls that still guard the centre of the royal dowry town of Polička. More than 1,200 metres long Gothic fortification with 19 towers is unique in the whole of Central Europe.

Museum of Czech Car Bodywork in Vysoké Mýto
Museum of Czech Car Bodywork in Vysoké Mýto
Museum of Czech Car Bodywork in Vysoké Mýto

Do you want to know how elegant cars of the first half of the 20th century were created? The museum will introduce you to the famous designer Josef Sodomka. You can also look forward to seeing automotive beauties such as the Aero 50 Dynamik, Tatra 57 B or Jawa Minor.

Svojanov Castle
Svojanov Castle
Svojanov Castle

Shrouded in medieval legends, the royal castle of Svojanov will tell you many secrets of ancient times. Stroll through the Gothic gardens, visit the Empire Palace and the Armourers' House. The castle tower offers you a breathtaking view of the Křetínka River valley.

Historic centre in Svitavy
Historic centre in Svitavy
Historic centre in Svitavy

You can enjoy a unique show of architectural styles if you visit Svitavy. One of the longest squares in the country will take you through history from the Renaissance and Baroque through Classicism and Art Nouveau to 20th century architecture.

Moravská Třebová Chateau
Moravská Třebová Chateau
Moravská Třebová Chateau

Expositions of the Moravská Třebová Chateau, often called the pearl of Renaissance architecture, will guide you through the history of the town. You may even be a little scared when you visit the torture chamber and the laboratory in the cellars, where you will get a glimpse into the secrets of alchemists.

Toulovcovy maštale Nature Reserve
Toulovcovy maštale Nature Reserve
Toulovcovy maštale Nature Reserve

Go on an adventure to the sandstone rock towns, ravines and canyons that in ancient times served as a refuge for the marauding knight Toulovec of Třemošná. Today, the area is a paradise for hiking and light adrenaline cycling enthusiasts.

Hřebeč Mining Trails
Hřebeč Mining Trails
Hřebeč Mining Trails

Take a walk with Hugo, the mining elf, through the history of mining in the Hřebečský Ridge area. Hiking and cycling trails are complemented by lookout towers and viewpoints.

Personalities of the Bohemian-Moravian Borderlands
Personalities of the Bohemian-Moravian Borderlands
Personalities of the Bohemian-Moravian Borderlands

Many artists have worked in the Bohemian-Moravian Borderlands and the fates of many other famous personalities are intertwined with the region. Do you know which towns are connected with names like Smetana, Martinů, Rettigová or Schindler?

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