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Prague (60km) By car you can reach the city centre within about an hour. You can use the guarded carpark at the central station, which is within easy walking distance from the centre of the old city.
The centre is in fact one big museum with wonderful churches and palaces. The river Moldau divides Prague in two parts. From, for example, the Charles Bridge, you have a beautiful view of this romantic city. Prague also has good cafés, bars, restaurants and a rich cultural life.
It’s not practical to try to list all the sights on this page; so here are some useful links:http://www.czechtourism.com, http://www.turistik.cz/, http://www.czecot.com
Litomerice (25km) is one of the oldest towns in the Czech Republic. It lies on the river Elbe. Besides an 11th century romanesque basilica, there are many renaissance buildings. On the main square of the old town you will find many examples. The best known is the old town hall which is now in use as a museum.
Ceska Lipa (20km) The town of Ceska Lipa grew up in the 12th and 13th centuries round an impressive castle. In that period it lay at the crossroads between two important North Bohemian trading routes. The town was surrounded by a double wall. Parts of this wall are still to be seen on the north side of the old town centre. In recent years many lovely Art Nouveau houses have been restored to show their old colours and original facades.
Melnik (30km) lies in the middle of the Elbe valley where the Elbe and the Moldau join. This area is one of the most important agricultural regions of the Czech Republic. Thanks to its favourable climate and fertile soil, Melnik has a long tradition of winemaking. Every autumn there is a harvest festival. At the highest point of the old centre of Melnik stands a renaissance castle. During the day this is open to the public.
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