Červená Lhota Castle

Červená Lhota Castle in Bohemia

Červená Lhota Castle (Zámek Červená Lhota) in Pluhův Žďár in southern Bohemia is a Renaissance castle on a rock in the middle of an artificial pond. His former German name was Rothlhotta. Fans of fairy tale movies may know it as a film location.

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Manhole cover in Tabor

Manhole cover in Tabor, Czech Republic

This manhole cover in Tabor displays the local city arms. Sigismund of Luxembourg granted this coat of arms in 1437. At that time, the Lion of Luxembourg was part of the inescutcheon. Today, you find the Bohemian Lion in the city’s arms.

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Christmas market in Brno

Christmas market in Brno (Czech Republic)

View of a Christmas market in Brno, the 2nd largest city of Czech Republic. In the background one can see the tower of the old town hall.

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Candles for Václav Havel

Candles for Václav Havel

4 days before my visit in Brno the essayist and politician Václav Havel died. Many places in the city were covered with candles, photos, letters and even drawings. It’s impressive to see that a person has found its place in the hearts of the people, isn’t it? It reminds me of we all should do something to find our place in someones heart.

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Marvellous facades in Brno

Storefront 1 in Brno, Czech Republic

Some facades I came across near the railway station of Brno. In cities with railway stations built around 1900 one can see a lot of fascinating architecture near these stations. Therefore I love to stroll around these quarters and to take photos like these ones.

Storefront 2 in Brno, Czech Republic
Storefront 3 in Brno, Czech Republic
Storefront 4 in Brno, Czech Republic
Storefront 5 in Brno, Czech Republic
Storefront 6 in Brno, Czech Republic
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Funny fireplug in Tabor

Fun fire hydrant in Tabor, Czech Republic

While walking through the Czech city Tabor I came across this funny fireplug. Tabor is a historic city in the region of South Bohemia, Czech Republic. An attraction of this place is an accessible system of tunnels below the city.

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