Dvur Kralove nad Labem Photo: Dvur Kralove nad Labem

The town of Dvur Kralove nad Labem known throughout the Czech Republic, due to the fact that its territory is the largest in the Czech Republic zoo, which was opened in the middle of the last century. It contains more than 2 thousand animals, which are constructed spacious cages and recreated their habitat. Visitors can not only admire exotic wildlife, but also to work as a zoo Keeper.

However, in addition to the menagerie there is something to see. The city of Dvur Kralove nad Labem, located in the East of the Czech Republic is small, it has a population of 16 thousand people. Locals are proud of the history of their locality. It is known that it was founded before the year 1270, which was first mentioned in historical Chronicles. Dvur Kralove nad Labem since its founding belonged to the Czech crown and was part of the dowry of the Czech princesses. This explains its name.

In 1817 Dvur Kralove nad Labem and the entire state was shocked an amazing discovery. Whether in the bell tower of the local Church, whether in the dungeons was found Caledonica the manuscript seems to be of the thirteenth century, which became a symbol of the revival of national consciousness in the Czech Republic, but then turned out to be a simple fake.

In 1866 Dvur Kralove nad Labem has turned into a battleground between the Austrian and Prussian troops.

Now this is a sweet, pleasant city in which even the Central area is more like a garden and not an open space, as in all other Czech cities. In its center stands the Marian column built in 1750.

Tourists will also be interesting to see the remains of walls and Gothic Bastion.

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