In the quiet, grey streets of Čakovice, a district in northern Prague, Czech Republic, there’s a hidden gem that stands out. A vibrant, multi-story house catches your eye immediately. But it’s not just the colors that make this place so remarkable – its walls bring you into the world of fairytales.
It’s always a nice bonus to discover something unexpected on the way to your main destination. I went to Svídnice, a village in the Czech Republic, to visit an extraordinary house of pictures. I didn’t expect that a short walk around the area would lead me to another interesting site – colorful sculptures in the river. Even more surprising, one of them moved with the flow of the water.
What might one find growing on a tree? Apples? Pears? How about bras? Such an unconventional and eye-catching sight can be found in Malá Úpa, a municipality in the Czech Republic.
Would you like a cozy little place to read books for hours? The inhabitants of a small village in the Pelhřimov district of the Czech Republic are lucky to have just such a place. The Neighborhood Library, or ‘Sousedská knihovna’ in Czech, is a spot where everyone can borrow and exchange books and, most amazingly, stay there to read them.
Have you ever imagined a bus stop so cozy that you would even wish your bus were delayed? In Krucemburk, Czech Republic, you can find just that. This bus stop is designed like a typical living room in the area, complete with a table, pictures on the wall, and even a shelf full of books to ensure you’re never bored while waiting for the bus. What more could you ask for?
What would you like to find the most during a long hiking trip? How about a pub in the middle of the forest? You might think it’s impossible because nobody would work that far from civilization. But no problem—this can be a self-service pub like ‘The Forest Pub’ (Lesní bar in Czech) near the village of Lipová-lázně in the Czech Republic.
Giraffes, lions, zebras, musicians, and more. A wide variety of vividly painted concrete sculptures inhabiting a garden in Biskupice, a village in the Czech Republic, are sure to catch your attention. Also called ‘Biskupické safari’ (Safari in Biskupice), these are the artworks of Františka Blechová, who used to live there.
There is a stream in Peruc Municipality, Czech Republic, inhabited by cute wooden creatures – grandpa, grandma, storks, and more. As if their charm wasn’t sufficient reason to visit this place, some of these sculptures look as if they were alive since they move. How is this even possible, given that these are just a few pieces of wood? Let’s have a closer look to solve this secret.
There’s this village in Ústí nad Orlicí District in the Czech Republic that’s hiding something truly amazing. It’s a spot filled with remarkable sculptures and spooky decorations that’ll give you chills. Crafted by a local sculptor, this place is sure to capture your attention and hold you spellbound for a moment.
Just another story about the beauty in sorrow. This roadside memorial in Kamenný Přívoz, Czech Republic, was created in memory of an 18-year-old cyclist who died there in a car accident during the amateur cyclist championship. Even though roadside memorials are quite common, this one sticks in the mind for a long time due to the abundance of toys and cycling symbolism present, perfectly reflecting the life of this young girl.
