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Town of Česká Kamenice (Czech Republic)

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A town full of historical monuments, surrounded by beautiful nature with panoramic cliffs and wooded hills.

Česká Kamenice (German: Böhmisch Kamnitz) is located in the north of Bohemian Switzerland and is known for its excellently preserved historic town center. It comprises 36 listed buildings that reflect the charm of times gone by. The picturesque market square, the heart of the town, is lined with beautifully restored town houses, including the classicist town hall (no. 219), whose portal bears the inscription "Palladium civitatis", which means "shield of the town".

Near the town hall is the historic building of the former "Adler" inn (no. 253), known for its striking roof construction. A visit to the tourist information office (no. 73) is a must in order to obtain a map of the town, on which the most important monuments are marked.

The Gothic-Renaissance church of St. James is another sight not to be missed. The 46-metre-high church tower offers a magnificent view of the city and the surrounding area. The famous composer Antonín Dvořák played the organ here more than 200 years ago.

Another highlight is the Pilgrimage Chapel of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, a High Baroque masterpiece by architect Octavio Broggio. Its dome and picturesque porticoes make it a beautiful photo motif. At the main altar is the statue of the Virgin Mary, which is the subject of numerous miracle stories.

Nature lovers can take a trip to the basalt rock "Jehla" (Nolde), which is only 2 km from the market square. The path leads through an impressive rocky landscape, past columnar basalt formations and the "Dwarf Basin" hollow. The viewpoint on the rock offers a breathtaking view of the town and the surrounding mountain panorama.

Not far away are the romantic ruins of Kamenický hrad Castle, which rises on a hill above the town. The observation tower on the castle hill offers another spectacular view of the Lusatian Mountains and Bohemian Switzerland.

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Turistické informační centrum (Tourist-Information)
Náměstí Míru 122
407 21 Česká Kamenice
Tschechien

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Phone: +420 412 582 600
Mobile: +420 608 769 768
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