Searching for unusual places can be challenging and often means spending hours exploring maps. But the upside is that these virtual explorations often lead to unexpected discoveries. That’s exactly what happened when I found a charming miniature watermill in the Louny District in the Czech Republic.
Death—is it a terminus, or just an intermediate stop on the way to somewhere else? Prepare to be surprised by an extraordinary grave in one of the cemeteries in Brno, Czech Republic, which confidently suggests the latter. Instead of a cross, it features a bus stop sign labeled “NE KONEČNÁ” (meaning “Not Final” in Czech), giving death a completely different meaning and suggesting that life continues beyond.
There are so many railway signs here that you definitely won’t lose your way—or maybe the opposite! Anyone arriving by train to Brniště, a village in the Czech Republic, can’t miss an unusual sight: a train station covered in railway signs. This impressive display is the result of many years of work by a railway worker.
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.
