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Czech Republic
This is basically an album for photos I've taken in the Czech Republic that don't fit into any other category. I expect that as I make more albums some of these photos will be moved, but for the moment they'll stay here. To clarify one thing...the Prague photos, and the photos from Czech cities which have their own albums, aren't included here, unless it's a picture of a souvenir that I photogra…
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Telc, Picture 28, Edited Version, Kraj Vysocina, M…
Zamek Telc, Picture 3, Telc, Kraj Vysocina, Moravi…
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This is the Name of Jesus Church in Telc. Like the other buildings on the old town square, I haven't been able to track down definitive information on it, but it seems to be semi-integrated with the Zamek. I'll have to search around for better information on it, like the proper Czech name.
Zamek Telc, Picture 4, Telc, Kraj Vysocina, Moravi…
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Here's a closeup of the Name of Jesus Church The title of this photo is what it is because the church seems to be connected somehow with the Zamek.
Zamek Telc, Picture 7, Telc, Kraj Vysocina, Moravi…
Pangea Hotel, Telc, Kraj Vysocina, Moravia (CZ), 2…
Telc, Picture 29, Edited Version, Kraj Vysocina, M…
Telc, Picture 30, Edited Version, Kraj Vysocina, M…
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This is the Stepnicky Rybnik, although the ice is so covered with snow that it isn't obvious that it's a pond.
Telc, Picture 31, Edited Version, Kraj Vysocina, M…
Tower on Vodarenska, Edited Version, Melnik, Bohem…
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This is not the famous Prazka Brana (for some reason this roll of film doesn't have a large photo of it, which seems weird. I do have a smaller photo. This tower appears to be attached to a private residence or business of much newer vintage.
Zamek Melnik, Picture 2, Edited Version, Melnik, B…
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Zamek Melnik dates to the 10th Century, and has been owned by the Lobkowicz family since 1753, although under Communism (1948-1989) the castle was nationalised, along with the castles and estates of other nobles. The castle has had a public winery since 1925 (according to Wikipedia, although there have been cellars, and I'm assuming a private winery, since the 14th Century), which now specialises in organic wine, although the Lobkowicz family are better known for their beer. In addition to the winery, there is also a cukrarna (pastry shop) and a high-end restaurant specialising (as I understand it) in fondue. Self-guided tours are possible (I'm not clear on whether guided tours are done, but I'm assuming they are), and at least one artist was displaying his work in the Big Hall, where the Lobkowicz family normally display their antique map collection. Weddings can also be arranged at the castle.
Zamek Melnik, Picture 4, Edited Version, Melnik, B…
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This was shot from a slightly different angle than Picture 2, from the corner facing the tower on the right.
Zamek Melnik, Picture 5, Edited Version, Melnik, B…
Zamek Melnik, Picture 9, Edited Version, Melnik, B…
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Here in the evening light you can see the tower of the Kostel svatého Petra a Pavla, or church of St.'s Peter and Paul. The church, which is part of the castle, dates to 1480, although the tower appears to be newer, possibly from the 1530 reconstruction in Renaissance style.
Melnik at Night, Edited Version, Bohemia (CZ), 201…
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Here's a better look at the church tower after nightfall. It appears that the spire may be Renaissance, while the lower part may be original.
Namesti Miru at Night, Edited Version, Melnik, Boh…
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This is Namesti Miru in Melnik, not to be confused with Namesti Miru in Prague. On the right you can see the radnice, or town hall, and I plan to post more photos of it that I shot with another roll of film.
Modra Hvezda Vinarna, Melnik, Bohemia (CZ), 2011
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This is the Modra Hvezda Vinarna, or wine bar, actually, which carries wines from around the world, although it specialises in local and Moravian wine. What isn't so obvious is that underneath it is a reasonably serious restaurant with an experienced international chef. I showed up just before closing, and was surprised that the place was still open, and after I got into a conversation with the owner, I got a tour and a good deal on wine, although I only drank here since the restaurant was closing.
Radnice, Edited Version, Melnik, Bohemia (CZ), 201…
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Here are the Melnik radnice photos, as promised. Supposedly this site has been used for the radnice since 1449, although the site has the magistrat as far back as 1398, and the current building dates to 1793. This 1793 radnice was also rebuilt in 1889 and 1941, so even it isn't completely original. Other than this, I've had trouble finding much information about it.
Radnice, Picture 2, Edited Version, Melnik, Bohemi…
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