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Bohemian Paradise
Bohemian Paradise (Czech: Český ráj) is a natural and cultural region in the Czech Republic. It is a designated protected landscape area with an area of 181 km2 (70 sq mi).
Bohemian Paradise is also the name of a geopark with an area of 830 square kilometres (320 sq mi), which is the only UNESCO Global Geopark in the Czech Republic.
Bohemian Paradise is located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Prague. It extends into the Central Bohemian, Hradec Králové and Liberec regions. The region is located between the towns Jičín, Turnov, Mnichovo Hradiště Železný Brod and Sobotka. The protected landscape area consists of three separate parts. The main river in the area is the Jizera.
From geomorphological point of view, Bohemian Paradise is located mostly in the Jičín Uplands, only the northern part extends into the Ještěd–Kozákov Ridge. The highest point of the protected area is the hill Kozákov at 744 m (2,441 ft). The lowest point is at 233 m (764 ft).
The protected area was declared in 1955, as the first nature reserve in the country. At first, it was 95 km2 (37 sq mi) in area. In 2002, the area increased to the current 181.17 km2 (69.95 sq mi).
One of the most recognizable elements of Bohemian Paradise is the sandstone rock which many of the surrounding towns are constructed of.[citation needed] There are many rocks which have been shaped by wind, water, frost, erosion, and humans into unique shapes. These include, for instance, the Hrubé, Suché, and Klokočské Rocks.
The Prachov Rocks area of rock formations is particularly noteworthy. Since 1933, the area with 60 million year old formations has been a protected natural reserve. Some scenes for major television and film productions were filmed here.
The Hrubá Skála rock town area (Hruboskalské skalní město), with volcanic sandstone pillars, is also significant. A chateau, also called Hrubá Skála, is located high up on a rock platform. The original mansion was built in the 14th century but was extensively damaged over the years and re-built several times, finally in the style of a Renaissance chateau. The property is now operated as a hotel and spa.
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Bohemian Paradise
Bohemian Paradise (Czech: Český ráj) is a natural and cultural region in the Czech Republic. It is a designated protected landscape area with an area of 181 km2 (70 sq mi).
Bohemian Paradise is also the name of a geopark with an area of 830 square kilometres (320 sq mi), which is the only UNESCO Global Geopark in the Czech Republic.
Bohemian Paradise is located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northeast of Prague. It extends into the Central Bohemian, Hradec Králové and Liberec regions. The region is located between the towns Jičín, Turnov, Mnichovo Hradiště Železný Brod and Sobotka. The protected landscape area consists of three separate parts. The main river in the area is the Jizera.
From geomorphological point of view, Bohemian Paradise is located mostly in the Jičín Uplands, only the northern part extends into the Ještěd–Kozákov Ridge. The highest point of the protected area is the hill Kozákov at 744 m (2,441 ft). The lowest point is at 233 m (764 ft).
The protected area was declared in 1955, as the first nature reserve in the country. At first, it was 95 km2 (37 sq mi) in area. In 2002, the area increased to the current 181.17 km2 (69.95 sq mi).
One of the most recognizable elements of Bohemian Paradise is the sandstone rock which many of the surrounding towns are constructed of.[citation needed] There are many rocks which have been shaped by wind, water, frost, erosion, and humans into unique shapes. These include, for instance, the Hrubé, Suché, and Klokočské Rocks.
The Prachov Rocks area of rock formations is particularly noteworthy. Since 1933, the area with 60 million year old formations has been a protected natural reserve. Some scenes for major television and film productions were filmed here.
The Hrubá Skála rock town area (Hruboskalské skalní město), with volcanic sandstone pillars, is also significant. A chateau, also called Hrubá Skála, is located high up on a rock platform. The original mansion was built in the 14th century but was extensively damaged over the years and re-built several times, finally in the style of a Renaissance chateau. The property is now operated as a hotel and spa.